Hobart, AustraliaBerriedale
The Pavilions at Mona
Avant-garde museum pavilions
Berriedale Hobart, Australia
Opened
2009
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Local LuxeOutside the door
The house
MONAAvant-garde museum pavilions
Overnight guests live alongside Tasmania's underground art museum, with private gallery access and working vineyards across the peninsula.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Cantilevered steel pavilions house original Australian paintings beside the river.
Remarkable
Overnight guests receive unlimited admission to the museum and private research library.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its eight spectacular pavilions are named after Australian artists or architects whose works are in the accompanying Museum of Old and New Art collection, and they’re stuffed to the gills with high-end residential comforts, including kitchens and laundry.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Vineyards and the River Derwent wrap the peninsula. High-speed catamarans connect the private pier directly to Hobart's waterfront.
The rooms
Each pavilion houses original Australian art and antiquities from the museum collection. Four cantilever directly over the River Derwent.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor lap pool stretches beside angled glass walls, facing the River Derwent through casuarina trees.
The spa baths
Outdoor spa baths are set into the timber decks, surrounded by eucalyptus branches above the river.
The gym and sauna
A mirror-lined fitness room and dry heat sauna sit inside the guest amenity pavilion, looking onto native bushland.
At the table
The Source serves seasonal Tasmanian dishes overlooking the river, and Faro hosts dinners beside museum light art installations.
How it began
David Walsh bought the Moorilla winery in 1995, eventually excavating the sandstone peninsula to build his underground museum.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.