With a stay at Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse in Hepburn, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 5-minute walk from Hepburn Springs Golf Course and 9 minutes by foot from Portal 108. .This golf hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hepburn Regional Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa.
What's nearby
Hepburn Springs Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Convent Gallery - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Lake Daylesford - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Daylesford Station - 6 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 77 min drive
Restaurants
Daylesford Brewing Co. - 5 min drive
Harvest Cafe - 5 min drive
Pizzeria La Luna - 5 min drive
Cliffy's Emporium - 6 min drive
Hepburn Pizza - 10 min walk
About this property
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse
Adults-only hotel with a full-service spa and a restaurant
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Shizuka Ryokan has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Hepburn? This hotel has facilities measuring 388 square feet (36 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse has a restaurant serving dinner only.
Room service is available.
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Full-service spa
Golf carts
Golf clubhouse
Golf clubs/equipment
Hiking/biking trails
Library
Private wine tours
Wine tours
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
388 square feet of conference space
Outdoors
Garden
In a regional park
Picnic area
Terrace
Full-service spa
2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Hot stone massages
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Room service
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in fee charged for check-in between 9 PM and 11 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 17 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 17 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately AUD 35 per person
Late check-in fee charged for check-in between 9 PM and 11 PM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 17 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
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Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I would have preferred an option to sleep on a western style bed due to my age
[80 yrs] and not on a traditional floor setting otherwise my stay was a delight.
We enjoyed our stay very much. So peaceful - just what we needed. Our room and all facilities were very clean and the attention to detail by the lovely staff really impressed. The traditional Japanese breakfast was equal to the best we have experienced in Japan. Highly recommend this guesthouse.
David
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
11 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had to wait 15 minutes to check in as room wasn’t ready. Not very busy so really no excuse for that
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
6/10 Okay
Vince, Melbourne
Travelled with partner
10 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tranquility in a Japanese setting.
A portable heater in the room made switch on and off clicking sound at night.
They did provide an itemised receipt, after questioning about overcharging our massages, they said that because we booked our accommodation through a third party. They had not mentioned the surcharge when showing me their listed prices.
Every detail is looked after. Considered rearranging my trip to stay longer. It's a no-frills kinda place, but it's exceptional in its peace and beauty. I wish the pillows were more comfortable. And pay close attention to the driving instructions before arrival. Google maps will send you an impossible way on a walking path! Oh - and the traditional Japanese breakfast is gorgeous.
Friendly, helpful staff and a nice clean room. A genuinely relaxing and unique place to unwind. Food was great too.
Sandy
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
12 Mar 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Should have stayed at the Lakehouse
An enjoyable night in an authentic Japanese style guest house. The massage was excellent and the food was authentic and tasty.
The rooms were floored with genuine tatami but were very small and a little dated as was the dining area which was very sparse and basic. There is no TV or wifi (which does appeal at certain times) but this would become a bit dull after a few nights.
It was relatively enjoyable but I am unlikely to return.
Arrived to the room not set up, air-not turned on to pre-arrival so room was stuffy, mouldy smell through out the room and just totally out dated for the money spent, have to say the facial that my partner received was the highlight, best she has ever had which was pleasing in the end.
You sleep on a traditional Japanese bed like a futon on the floor. This won't work for people who have problems getting up off the floor because you have knee problems or you're older. It is very relaxing since there is no TV or wifi in the rooms. The Japanese breakfast is really good.
A very pleasant environment. Staff were responsive and thoughtful.
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
John C.
9 Nov 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Romantic getaway
Fantastic accommodation which provided a relaxing ambience. I felt I was transported back into Japan. No wifi and technology which meant I could just catch up on my reading and meditate. Meditation music was provided in the room. The futon was comfortable. Made me want to buy one for my own place! The spa was also very good. The breakfast was great and the salmon was cooked to perfection. Overall, highly recommend this place if you want a romantic and relaxed getaway.
John C.
6/10 Okay
Marie, Melbourne
4 July 2015
Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed that no restaurant on days we stayed.
more than half rooms were occupied but no meals at night.
Beautiful, clean, authentic space. Kind, informative Japanese waitstaff, although strange-mannered man at reception-wouldn't wait for me to put on my shoes before taking key upon leaving, and tried to hand me an invoice while I was occupied tying my shoes, placing it on the floor infront of me in full view of my partner (who did not know what I'd paid up until then). Other than that everything went smoothly and the food was lovely.
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Carla F.
23 Feb 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very authentic experience
Exceptional service and great attention to detail!
Carla F.
6/10 Okay
Martina, Australia - VIC - Melbourne
10 Nov 2014
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room too small to relax no place to sit back and relax
Facilities: Superb...but futons!; Value: Good quality for the cost; Service: Flawless, Fantastic service; Cleanliness: Spotless;
Sublime Japanese breakfast! Spa treatments were exceptional
Richard
8/10 Good
David, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC
14 Jan 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Basic, Needs maintenance; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Professional, Respectful, Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant, Delightful;
Still a very relaxing weekend away