“Very relaxing”
It felt like you were really in Japan.
Jessica3 weeks ago
Just a moment…
★★★★·Daylesford·8.4
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or just type it — “around the 20th, three nights”
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Shizuka Ryokan, Australia’s sole traditional Japanese ryokan, sits on four acres of bushland in Hepburn Springs, just five minutes from Daylesford. With six intimate rooms featuring tatami floors, engawa alcoves, private gardens, and deep Japanese soaking tubs, it offers authentic cuisine, award‑winning spa treatments, and a tranquil, wildlife‑rich setting ideal for couples, solo travelers, and small groups.
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How guests rate the property, aspect by aspect.
It felt like you were really in Japan.
Jessica·3 weeks ago
The location and the unique concept were good, but the room was cramped with no room to move once the futons were set up; unless you pay for spa experiences, there’s nothing else to see or do on the property, so you’re basically paying a high premium just to sleep in your room—worthless.
Girish·A month ago
The staff were genuinely friendly, yet the website’s claim of a Japanese Onsen-style bath gave the impression of a natural hot spring, while in reality the bath uses only hot tap water and the property has no real Onsen.
Sharon·A month ago
The food was solid and the staff were friendly, but the spa experience left something to be desired. After the massage we were told to get back into our rooms right away—no time to change out of the massage clothes, and it was freezing outside. A quick ten‑minute rest after the treatment would have made a big difference. The room itself was a bit cramped and the balcony was awkward to move around on.
Ying·2 months ago
Spot on location, but the room was missing a few basics. There was no teaspoon to stir my coffee, and the bed felt a touch too firm for my liking.
Jerry·7 months ago