Dive Right In - The Best Accommodation with Pools in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges

Whether you’ve booked yourself in for a luxury escape, family camping trip, or a group holiday, there’s no better way to relax over the summer months than a dip, a cold drink and relaxing by the pool. Luckily, our region has several accommodation options with pools, so pack your swimmers and book your stay.

Here's our guide to exploring accommodation with swimming pools in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges:

RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort, Healesville

RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort offers a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

With two exciting restaurants and bars to enjoy, experience exquisite food and world-class wines right at your fingertips. Unwind with a One Spa treatment, play a round of golf on the Michael Clayton designed 18-hole course, go for a swim in the 25m indoor pool, and treat the kids to a day of fun on the playground. There's something for everyone!

BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park, Badger Creek

Surrounded by towering gums and native wildlife, BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park is a fantastic base to discover the best of the Yarra Valley while enjoying quality time together in nature.

Bursting with options for travelling with children, here kids can blow off steam with a splash in the pool while the adults kick back and relax. There’s also a playground, a games room, tennis court, walking trails, a giant jumping pad and so much more. There’s a variety of options from cabins to caravanning, glamping and camping sites plus pet-friendly areas, so it really is fun for the whole family!

For families looking for a great holiday option that won’t break the bank, you've found it!

Elliot Lodge, Upwey

Expertly managed by Valley Ranges Getaways, Elliot Lodge is ideal for families, groups, and guests travelling with pets in the Dandenong Ranges.

Take in treetop views from the secure deck, soak up the sun in the front courtyard, unwind in the 10 person outdoor spa, or enjoy a game of pool or table tennis in the air-conditioned games room (with fridge). Sounds good to us!

Peppers Marysville Hotel, Marysville

Grab a sun lounger, a good poolside read and your sunscreen because the pool at Peppers Marysville is a pretty sweet place to lose track of time.

Marysville offers plenty to do including impressive waterfalls, plentiful tracks and trails, all set against the backdrop of the Yarra Ranges. When you stay here, you’ll also have access to all the best of the surroundings before you return to the hotel for a lounge, a swim, maybe a drink at the bar and dinner onsite at Andiamo Restaurant and Bar.

Yarra Valley Estate, Dixons Creek

Yarra Valley Estate is a group accommodation and events venue in Dixons Creek, one hour from Melbourne. Set on 120 acres of pristine private bushland, the property is designed to support multi-day stays for corporate retreats, school camps, community groups, and special interest gatherings.

The property also features a swimming pool, tennis court, bushwalking trails, and the Edible Forest – a purpose-planted garden with more than 300 edible and medicinal plants.

Rooms can accommodate anywhere from small teams to 200-person conferences. Pretty cool right?!

Nightcap at York on Lilydale, Mount Evelyn

The Nightcap at York on Lilydale is located on 4.5 hectares of natural bushland and features manicured gardens and a rustic lake, lovely outdoor swimming pool, tennis court plus an indoor and outdoor children's playground.

Offering fun for the whole family, each of their contemporary rooms will have you feeling recharged after a big day exploring!

The George at Yering, Yering

Owned and operated by the Johns family, The George at Yering is a luxurious self-contained farmhouse that oozes country charm, set among the orchards and vineyards of Yering Farm Wines.

This spacious retreat has six separate bedrooms and includes tropical style surroundings, a solar-heated saltwater pool, plus a heated spa. You'll love your stay here!

Araluen Lodge, Steels Creek

Araluen Lodge is located on three acres in the Yarra Valley's Steels Creek Valley. The property offers seven rooms - three self-contained spa villas and a Lodge with four individual accommodation rooms. Each room has french doors to the garden or direct access to the pool.

You’re perfectly placed to explore all that the Yarra Valley has to offer. After a big day exploring (or even before you head out!), a dip in the outdoor solar-heated swimming pool is a must.

Mount View Estate, Yarra Junction

We caught your attention with this stunning view right?⁠

Mount View Estate in Yarra Junction is one of the most luxurious escapes in the region and accommodates 10 guests. Imagine a weekend away of pure indulgence including a leisurely swim in the horizon edge pool or capturing the panoramic mountain views from the spa with a glass of champagne. ⁠Heaven!

Enclave at Healesville, Badger Creek

Located in Badger Creek, Enclave at Healesville offers a range of accommodation from cabins to campsites including pet-friendly options.

The Park rests at the foothills of Mt Riddell and is surrounded by forests and rolling hills dotted with vineyards, fruit and berry farms. Need a lazy day? Why not relax next to the pool, let the kids enjoy the onsite playground or enjoy an afternoon browsing the main street of Healesville with its shops, cafes and more.