Castlemaine is located only 90 minutes from Melbourne and is home to lots of charming and unique places to stay for a few nights. Whilst Castlemaine is the cultural and commercial heart, there are plenty of other gorgeous towns and villages within a 10-25 minute drive that provide beautiful abodes to choose from. Whether you're looking for that luxurious contemporary designed space or a central and relaxing place to park your caravan and look at the stars, or anything in between - you'll find it all here.
A charming cottage style experience
For many, a trip to Castlemaine, Maldon and Surrounds is all about getting a taste of that country life and bedding down somewhere that feels cozy, warm, peaceful and historic, yet decked out with contemporary comforts. Our B&B owners take enormous pride in giving you the best experience possible and we've got some absolute gems for you to choose from:
Castlemaine has some great options in Claremont Coach House, Penney's Cottage, Mossbank and Fitzgerald's on Lyttleton.
Maldon, located only 15 minutes from Castlemaine has the cosy Maldon's Eaglehawk Motel.
10 minutes up the road in Guildford you'll find the impeccable gardens and cottage of Tara B&B, the stone masterpiece of Hawthorn Cottage, the heavenly hospitality of Celestine House, or the stunning converted church Villa Nova B&B.
Look through further options here.
Contemporary B&Bs, hotels, motels and unique stays
For free wifi, Netflix and gorgeous gardens head to Haven on Barkers, if you like art and a delicious bakery with your room look no further than Northern Art Hotel which is located next door to Johnny Baker's and has a gallery space on site. The Chocolate Lily B&B is a sustainable property on 10 acres of rural land with stunning views over Mt Alexander or check out Campbell House or Castle Motel.
Family friendly
Top picks would be Big 4 Castlemaine Gardens, the stylish Victorian Fairbank House and Celestine House. Most of the above mentioned cottages under the B&B section can accommodate a minimum of 2 adults and 2 kids, all of the hotel and motel options and caravan parks are also suitable. Search all our options here or contact our Visitor Information Centre and tell us your requirements so we can find the perfect option for you.
Pet-friendly
Everyone travels with their pets these days. Why wouldn't you - they are such the perfect companion! There are lots of pet-friendly places across Castlemaine, Maldon and surrounds. We also have lots of pet-friendly beer gardens and parks. Chat to our Visitor Information Centre staff for more information.
Accessible (for those with limited mobility or in a wheelchair)
If you require a room with accessible amenities there are some great options. Please see our accessible travel pages here for accommodation and touring suggestions. For more specific requirements, please speak to our Visitor Information Centre staff.
Comfortable without breaking the bank
Big 4 Castlemaine Gardens has an ideal location next to the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and across the road from The Mill complex and the Bridge Hotel. Other options include Maldon Caravan Park or Welshman's Reef Caravan Park which is located right on Cairn Curran lake - perfect for water activities.
A touch of luxury
For a touch of pampering you have lots of options - Castlemaine Gardens Luxury Glamping and villas are an great way to get the best of the joys of camping with a few extra comforts, or try Johnstone Terrace.