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The Grampians National Park is one of the most incredible places in Victoria to lose yourself in nature for a while. The reserve in north west Victoria is known for its rugged mountains, overflowing waterfalls and an abundance of wildlife.
It’s one of the best places to visit in Victoria for outdoor lovers, with plenty of hiking trails to interesting rock formations and panoramic viewpoints. If you prefer a more relaxing getaway, the Grampians also has some great food and wine and luxury accommodation.
From rustic cottages to secluded eco lodges and even a tiny home, there are some completely unique options for Grampians accommodation. If you’re wondering where to stay in the Grampians for a unique escape, I’ve got you covered in this post with 10 of the best.
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Where to stay in the Grampians
Halls Gap is the town at the heart of the national park and the best place to stay if you want to be within close proximity to all of the walks, waterfalls, lookouts and cafes. It also has the best Grampians accommodation, with a variety of options.
Dunkeld is the small town at the southern end of the park and is a quieter alternative to Halls Gap. There are some great walks within easy reach of the town too.
If you prefer to be in a bustling area with plenty of comforts, then you have a few options of larger regional towns where you can stay. Ararat and Stawell are both east of Halls Gap, with Ararat being slightly bigger. Horsham is to the north of the Grampians National Park and Hamilton is a large town to the south, with Horsham being the largest of them all.
Planning a trip to the Grampians? Here’s some essential reading.
10 Best Walks in the Grampians National Park
The Ultimate Travel Guide to the Grampians
Places to stay in the Grampians
From caravan parks to rustic cottages, here are 10 of the best places to stay in the Grampians, around Halls Gap and Dunkeld.
Halls Gap
In the heart of the Grampians National Park, Halls Gap has plenty of accommodation options to suit everyone. Here are some of the most unique options for budget to more higher-end travellers.
Grampians Eco YHA
This longstanding eco hostel is a popular choice in Halls Gap. At just 1km from the centre on the main road, it’s in a convenient location for exploring both the town and the surrounds.
It has all the best amenities that you can expect from a good hostel, plus more. They have shared lounges, two communal kitchens, a complimentary herb garden and fresh eggs when available, security lockers, laundry, luggage storage, free Wi-Fi and parking.
Sleeping options | Dormitory rooms and private rooms all with shared bathrooms.
Pet friendly | No
Price | $$
Grampians Chalets
This property has a number of modern timber chalets at the foothills of the Wonderland Ranges of the Grampians. You can walk to the shops in Halls Gap within 15 minutes and enjoy the views of the rugged peaks of the national park.
The chalets are the perfect place to stay for couples or solo adventurers with an open-plan space filled with modern amenities. Each chalet has a kitchenette with all the appliances you’ll need, TV and DVD player in the lounge, private bathroom with a spa bath, terrace with outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi.
Sleeping options | Standard chalets with one large double bed.
Pet friendly | No
Price | $$$
The A Frame
Located right in the heart of Halls Gap, this unique A-framed house is ideal for either families or romantic couple getaways. It’s a two-bedroom chalet that can accommodate up to six people in a cosy setting. You can easily walk into town or cook your own meals at the fully equipped kitchen inside.
The house has an upper balcony and a lower deck area, both ideal for sitting back to enjoy the quiet surroundings and have a BBQ dinner. There’s a TV and DVD player in the lounge and a corner spa bath in the main bedroom for relaxing after a long day of hiking.
Sleeping options | The entire two bedroom house.
Pet friendly | No
Price | $$$
Grampians Pioneer Cottages
If you’re looking for a classic country escape in an old-world setting, these stunning cottages are incredibly romantic. The 60 acre property is set just 4km from Halls Gap town, but feels like a world away.
They have four self-contained cottages built from reclaimed and recycled timber, stone, mud brick, corrugated iron and redbrick from Australia and New Zealand. Each with their own character and spaced apart from each other, they are the ultimate country retreat you need to reconnect with nature.
Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, open log fire, air conditioning, bathroom and laundry facilities and TV and DVD player.
Sleeping options | 1x two-bedroom cottage sleeps 6 and 3x three-bedroom cottages sleeps 8.
Pet friendly | No
Price | $$$
DULC Cabins
If you want to escape to a cabin in the woods, these DULC (stands for Down Under Log Cabins) are the perfect place to stay in the Grampians. Located just 3km from Halls Gaps, the five-acre property has three cabins to choose from. Each has been architecturally designed to blend into the natural environment of the national park and made from rough-sawn timber with floor to ceiling windows offering plenty of natural lighting.
They each contain king-sized beds, gas log fires, an outdoor deck and BBQ area, a spa bath, Espresso machine and basic kitchen appliances, TV and DVD player and complimentary toiletries. They are the perfect Grampians accommodation to just sit back and relax with the views of the mountains and bush around you.
Sleeping options | One and two bedroom mountain view cabins and a one bedroom “tree-house”.
Pet friendly | No
Price | $$$
Grampians Doorstep
If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to live in a tiny home, this is your chance. This Grampians accommodation is a mobile tiny home set on a property near Lake Fyans around 16km away from Halls Gap.
The tiny home has a fully equipped kitchen, lounge, double bed on a mezzanine floor, private bathroom, a barbecue area and fire pit for evenings under the stars and heating and air conditioning. It’s the perfect place to completely disconnect and relax on a farm with the Grampians offering a picturesque backdrop.
The 17 acre private farm property can also offer horse riding and miniature pony rides for an extra cost.
Sleeping options | One tiny home sleeps up to 3 people.
Pet friendly | Yes
Price | $$$
Dunkeld
The southern half of the Grampians around Dunkeld offers some more secluded and quieter accommodation options. These places are completely unique and are great to base yourself for a trip to the national park.
Aquila Eco Lodges
These incredibly modern lodges are ideal for a romantic weekend away or escape into nature with comfort and style. Surrounded by 100 acres of bushland on the slopes of Mt Abrupt in the southern Grampians, the property offers four architecturally stunning, self-contained lodges.
The award-winning designs of the contemporary two-storey loft houses are recognised for their low environmental impact, accredited with Advanced Ecotourism Australia. They are completely open plan and surrounded by windows offering natural lighting and beautiful views.
Each of the lodges have fully equipped kitchens, red gum floors and day beds, scenic patios with BBQs, wood fire heaters and evaporative cooling and bathrooms with natural toiletries supplied.
Sleeping options | 2x two bedroom loft houses sleeps 4 and 2x one bedroom treehouses sleeps 2.
Pet friendly | No
Price | $$$
Grampians Historic Tobacco Kiln
For something completely unique and rustic, this old converted tobacco kiln is located on a working sheep farm just south of Dunkeld at Moutajup. The standalone historic brick building is open plan with a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, outdoor BBQ area, large garden and backyard and a mezzanine floor with a large double bed. There is also a set of bunk beds so a family of four can enjoy a stay at the property too.
It’s just 10 minutes away from Dunkeld, from where you can easily access walking trails in the southern Grampians. The views of the mountains from the property are perfect to enjoy with a BBQ and drink at the end of the day. There is a complimentary breakfast included as well.
Sleeping options | One family cottage sleeps up to 4 people.
Pet friendly | No
Price | $$
Southern Grampians Cottages
These cottages in Dunkeld are one of the most popular accommodation options in the southern Grampians. The property offers five different cottages surrounded by beautiful gardens with mountain views. Within a five minute drive you can reach most of the nearby walks including Mount Abrupt and Mount Sturgeon.
Each of the cottages includes a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, free Wi-Fi, BBQ facilities, TV and DVD player, and a few have two-person spas. Breakfast is also available at a small extra cost. It’s the perfect place to stay for both families and couples looking for an affordable weekend getaway.
Sleeping options | Family cottages sleep up to 5, one-bedroom spa cottages sleep 2 and luxury cottages sleep up to 5.
Pet friendly | No
Price | $$
Mt William Shearers Quarters
Halfway between Dunkeld and Halls Gap on a working farm in Willaura, this place offers an incredibly unique opportunity for a farm stay near the Grampians. The Shearers Quarters is an eight-bedroom building just 35km from Halls Gap with the spectacular backdrop of the rugged mountains of the national park. The building was originally built in 1869 and has been completely renovated keeping to a rustic touch.
There is a spacious communal living room and kitchen area with an open fireplace, as well as a BBQ, laundry and free Wi-Fi. You can book one of the twin rooms or the master queen room, or even book out the whole building if you’re travelling with a larger group.
Sleeping options | Twin rooms and one queen master room.
Pet friendly | No
Price | $$
Camping in the Grampians National Park
There are 12 public campgrounds inside the national park operated by Parks Victoria. Three of these are free to stay and operate on a first-in best-dressed basis. The rest must be booked and paid for in advance on their website here.
Plantation Campground is the largest and most popular place to camp in the Grampians. It’s free to stay and has plenty of space for all sorts of camping setups from tents to large buses and caravans. It’s 10km away from Halls Gap on the dirt Mt Zero Road. It has toilets, bush showers, fire pits and rainwater tanks.
Accommodation near the Grampians National Park
If you’d rather base yourself in one of the larger regional towns within reach of the Grampians, Stawell, Ararat, Horsham and Hamilton all have plenty of accommodation options with motor inns and motels a common choice.
Coorrabin Motor Inn Stawell
This motor inn in Stawell has clean rooms offering free Wi-Fi, a TV, microwave, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, ensuite bathroom and air conditioning.
Sleeping options | Double rooms, twin rooms and family rooms.
Price | $
Ararat Motor Inn
Clean and spacious rooms at this motor inn in Ararat include free Wi-Fi, a TV, microwave, kettle, ensuite bathroom and air conditioning.
Sleeping options | Queen, king, family and twin rooms.
Price | $$
Horsham Riverside Caravan Park
This caravan park in Horsham has accommodation to suit all different travellers, from camping sites to self-contained villas.
Sleeping options | Unpowered and powered camping sites, one, two and three bedroom villas.
Price | $$
Hamilton Lonsdale Motel
This comfortable and modern motel in Hamilton has spacious rooms with a fridge, kettle, microwave, ensuite bathroom, TV and free Wi-Fi.
Sleeping options | Double, queen and family rooms.
Price | $$
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