About this property

Offering free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool, a fine-dining restaurant and a casual dining area, WiFi is available free of charge throughout the hotel guest rooms including in the cottages. Royal Mail Hotel is located in Dunkeld. Guests are invited to join a chef-led tour of the famous Royal Mail Hotel Kitchen Garden, the largest of it's kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Kitchen Garden Tours run at 10am on select dates and must be booked via reception (the tour is not complimentary). Located at the southern edge of the Grampians National Park, Dunkeld Royal Mail Hotel is 5 minutes' drive from Mount Sturgeon. It is 25 minutes' drive from Hamilton. Hotel guests are provided access to exclusive walking tracks including the Woodlands wonder track which leads to a heritage-listed River Red Gum, estimated to be more than 420 years old. Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel is a fine-dining experience, encompassing the four stories of the hotel – food, wine, people and place. The Wine Cellar Tutorial is at 3.30pm and there is a $25pp fee which includes a comparative tasting in the Cellar. The tutorial must be pre-booked with reception.. It includes a comparative wine tasting, set amongst the hotel’s 30,000 bottle collection. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, Nespresso coffee machines and a selection of herbal teas are provided complimentary. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and bathrobes. Some rooms have a mountain view and a garden view. Facilities at Royal Mail Hotel include a luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging stations are provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 6
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location, scenery and food was incredible.
  • Clare
    Australia Australia
    Small well appointed room with lovely view of Mt Sturgeon. Simple breakfast with quality produce supplied in room. Kitchen Garden tour was outstanding at 10am on the Saturday morning a short walk from the hotel. Bar was very comfortable for a...
  • Yue
    Australia Australia
    They offered light breakfast, cereal, organic milk, juice and yougurt they have portable cooktop in the cottage room if you want to cook
  • Yue
    Australia Australia
    I booked 2 cottages next to each other. They have fireplace in the living room, warm and comfy in the night
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    The surroundings were stunning. It was great to be provided with hiking trail maps to enjoy all the walks close by. We saw plenty of wildlife, loved the lambs in the backyard! The staff were very friendly and the food and wine at Parker street...
  • Janet
    Australia Australia
    The cheese platter was yummy, the view from our room was exquisite of the Mountain! Loved the comfy bed and shower was beautiful!
  • Gian
    Australia Australia
    Wickens - Outstanding Best foodie Dining experience EVER. and i have been around.
  • Edward
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location, well appointed and cared for rooms, excellent selection of local produce for the continental breakfast supplies, amazing restaurants
  • Fred
    Australia Australia
    The cabin accommodation is exceptional. The view, the location, the amenities. Cannot recommend highly enough 👌.
  • Simon
    Australia Australia
    accomodation excellent and the breakfast supplies were great -great use of local products

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Parker Street Project
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Royal Mail Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 60 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Royal Mail Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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