Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa Retreat (Hepburn Springs, Australia): See 63 Reviews and 64 Photos

Also Known As:: Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa Retreat Hotel Hepburn Springs; Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa Retreat Hotel

Address: 7 Lakeside Drive, Hepburn Springs, Victoria 3461, Australia

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Region: Australia > Victoria > Hepburn Springs

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service

Hotel Style:

Ranked #2 of 12 B&Bs / Inns in Hepburn Springs

Price range (per night): S$294 - 454

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Australia's renowned Japanese guesthouse, the award-winning Shizuka Ryokan is an indulgent retreat featuring traditional accommodation, delicious cuisine, luxurious spa treatments and holistic wellness services. Fully authentic in every detail including its architecture, furnishings and gardens the retreat offers genuine, warm hospitality and generous, personalised service. Couples, singles and small groups come to the inn to relax, indulge, rejuvenate and immerse in the romance and tranquility. It's a small piece of Japan just 80 minutes drive from Melbourne. ... more less

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James R

Melbourne, Australia

1 review

“great place”

Reviewed 12 May 2013

We stayed here on a Friday night. The experience was fantastic wearing slippers and traditional robes through the hotel. Rooms were the highlight. They seemed very traditional with a beautiful private japanese garden. Staff were excelent, even giving my partner a present for her birthday.

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Thank you for taking the time to join the TripAdvisor community and for writing your impressions of your stay here. We appreciate very much that you chose us to host your partner's birthday celebrations. Please come again! Cheers, Peter More

faith_z_yao

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Excellent place to relax with nice hosts”

Reviewed 5 May 2013

I was staying in Shizuka with my friend and very enjoyed the 3 nights there. Not to mention the in suite spa, the scenic view of the private garden and around was stunning enough. As said above, it was a great place to relax, to get away from the noise and anxiousness in busy town. Peter, the host was very... More

Thank you very much for the very kind comments. We hope to be able to welcome you again to Shizuka Ryokan in the time ahead. Best wishes, Peter More

CPhu3020

“Thank you Shizuka Ryokan”

Reviewed 15 April 2013

We celebrated our 3yr anniversary here and we had lots of fun. The staff were very friendly and polite, the rooms were neat and clean. Food was excellent and well presented. It was a very peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for a couples get away. Guests are limited so you get plenty of privacy. Overall it was money well spent.

Thank you so very much for your very kind comments. We enjoyed having the opportunity to host your celebration stay and we certainly hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes, Peter More

Altaca16

Brisbane, Australia

Contributor

14 reviews

11 hotel reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

8 helpful votes

“Exceed expectations”

Reviewed 2 April 2013

Our stay in this ryokan was very pleasant and relaxing. The owners pay a lot of attention to detail which is noticeable in the decoration, attention to the guest and the food. The futon was very,vey comfortable and the view to our own zen garden was great you can open the doors and feel the fresh air. The place feels... More

Thank you for your kind words. I particularly appreciated you noting that staff and management "get on well" together. This is something we particularly aspire to achieve because, at its simplest, we consider that happy staff create an ideal basis for ultimately happy guests. Again, we do appreciate your comments. Peter Owner More

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port douglas

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

5 helpful votes

“The 4 day getaway that felt like 2 weeks!”

Reviewed 17 March 2013

We knew to book well in advance & we are glad we did because these guys have earn't a solid & well deserved reputation. Being our first time in Daylesford we wanted to stay in a place that we knew would be good. Shizuka is in the 'nice' part of town deep in Hepburn Springs, walking distance to the famous... More

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Thanks for the insightful comments. We are so glad to hear that our aspirations about our cuisine, spa and ambience are being well received and appreciated by many of our guests. This week we celebrate 10 years owning and managing Shizuka Ryokan and we continue to evolve the experience that we offer. That evolution is informed by the feedback we... More

A TripAdvisor Member

“Zen in the bush”

Reviewed 14 March 2013

We loved our getaway at Shizuka. It was so peaceful and serene, we felt relaxed immediately. We loved hanging out in the robes and enjoyed our spa. As parents of a young child, it was the perfect opportunity to reconnect and relax in the beautiful surroundings. We highly recommend the 5 course Japanese banquet. The food was amazing: inspiring, delicious,... More

Thanks very much for your thoughtful comments. We particularly appreciate the feedback on the "omakase" dinner menu. This service is still quite new and yet is already receiving a very enthusiastic reception. Saori was thrilled to be mentioned by name in your comments. Thanks again for taking the time to write your review - we look forward to welcoming you... More

Trevor D

“Fun Experience”

Reviewed 11 March 2013

A stay with a difference. Excellent Japanese food cooked with loving care. The Japanese staff were so attentive towards their guests and gave you a real insight into a proposed trip to Japan in the near future.

Thanks so much for the feedback. I'm glad to hear that our staff helped you get a little acquainted with some aspects of the Japanese culture. Have a great trip to Japan! Thanks again. Peter More

Chris J

Sydney, Australia

“Fantastic Place To Relax”

Reviewed 25 February 2013

Like the title says.... Fantastic place to relax! And also enjoy beautiful food (some of the best Japanese food I've ever had). Hosts Peter and Margie are friendly helpful and non-intrusive. The girls helping them out are lovely. The rooms are beautifully decorated and so peaceful. It's like walking into a little oasis in the rooms (you kind of forget... More

Thank you so much for coming all the way from Sydney to visit us - and for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are particularly pleased to hear that you enjoyed our brand new "omakase" dinner menu. We are trying to offer a lighter and more season-appropriate dining experience for our guests. We also appreciated your comments on... More

Lauralovescake

2 helpful votes

“Very relaxing!”

Reviewed 15 February 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed at Shizuka Ryokan for one night on Valentines Day. When we arrived I had an hour of reflexology and my boyfriend had a shiatsu massage. We absolutely loved the treatments and felt incredibly relaxed afterwards. For dinner we had the traditional Japanese dinner which consisted of 5 delicious courses. The food was amazing, full of... More

Thanks very much for your generous comments. Each year, we are becoming busier around Valentine's Day. In fact, we are still hosting guests for "belated Valentine's Day" celebrations which are even extending well into March! Perhaps one reason for this is that we are quite small, only offering six guestrooms in total. However, we do not apologise for our size... More

Daviesby2

9 reviews

8 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

“The Long Weekend We Needed...”

Reviewed 4 February 2013

We decided to go to Shizuka Ryokan for the Australia Day Long Weekend for some rest and relaxation and to get back to basics. We were warmly welcomed, the venue felt very authentic, the staff couldn't do enough for you and the rooms were very clean and tidy. When we first walked in my husband was surprised there was no... More

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on your stay. Your kind remarks are most appreciated. Long weekends are certainly a great opportunity to escape "the rate race" of urban living. They also provide a greater opportunity to unwind and relax. For that very reason, we do our best to encourage our guests to enjoy longer stays.... More

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