I guess the thing that annoyed me about this place is that it wasn't quite open when we were here…read more I say wasn't 'quite' open, namely because the bottle shop was open, and you could actually buy a drink from then, and then take it out the back to the beer garden where you could sit down and drink it. Yeah, that I did think was pretty cool, though it was a shame that I couldn't quite see what it was like inside. However, the beer selection was pretty awesome, and they have a great beer garden as well. Yeah, this place actually wasn't too bad.

A warm welcome, just the beginning?!?…read more On arrival (after 1pm) we were 'enthusiastically' informed that check in was from 3pm without 'prior written arrangement'. Although hilarious, a simple hello and welcome would have been nice. If the room is ready why not let guests check in a little early? When offical check in time did come around, I asked about in house dinner reservations, where we might order some casual drinks, what facilities the hotel offered. Finding out any information was like extracting teeth. No information about what might make the stay more comfortable was offered. The room itself was comfortable but very basic. No bar fridge for that bottle of wine acquired from the Yarra Valley, no built in robes - 2 coat hangers (with a do not remove sign) hung from a shelf. 'Hotel policy - they shouldn't have'.... On checkout, I went to settle the bill for incidentals with the same card that I registered upon checking in. Surprisingly, I was informed the hotel doesn't accept that type card. Very strange considering that the same card was accepted and processed by their colleague just the day before. Apparently a breach of policy. My firm view is that staff at the Healesville could greatly benefit from some basic hospitality training. If you're happy to share a bathroom with the other hotel guests, an acceptable room awaits - certainly not a 4 star hotel and certainly not worth $200 per night.

I really wasn't all that impressed with this pub, but then again it is basically just one of those…read morecountry pubs that sits at the edge of the more touristy places. Yeah, it really doesn't have a great selection of beers, but that probably should surprise me all that much. In fact, I really only came here just to have a drink here, and now that I have I can easily move on to some place else. Mind you, the service wasn't too bad, and it is close to the railway station, but considering that the railway station sort of, well, doesn't operate any more, that probably doesn't count for much. Yeah, not a favourite.

Online this motel (cause it's sure not a hotel) looks lovely. Cute courtyard, nice looking linen on…read morebeds, roomy bathroom. In reality the height ceilings and what I imagine were completely uninsulated walls and ceiling kept out twin room completely freezing all night. Plus no heating in the bathroom. Not a good look in the middle of winter in country Victoria. There was extra bedding but this didn't help much. On checkin the staff were pleasant. Car parking in front of our room was, well, quite tight so I ended up leaving the car on the street over night. Which was fine. A bit unimpressed by the motorbike noise well up to midnight. Also completely unimpressed by the flimsy door and lack of door chain. Felt very vulnerable. Especially as the mini fridge kept making funny noises into the night and it was located right near the door. I jumped out of bed more than once to make sure no one was in our room. The TV worked well but I was a bit concerned by all the un secured wires coming from the TV and heater. Quite a hazard for children. This motel was quite expensive considering all its faults. I highly recommend you find some where else to stay.

The Yarra Valley Grand Hotel is located in the heart of the Yarra Valley in the sleepy little town…read moreof Yarra Glen. The hotel is the hub of this community and is the most happening area every night of the week. There is good honest Australian pub food up for grabs, a decent range of beers and wines, and live music regularly. The pub itself is substantial in size and is a historic, heritage listed site. We stayed here as part of a winter special where you got a 3 night stay for the price of 2. The rooms were a decent size and had a very large and comfy bed (hands down the most important factor for me for a room). This is prime bed and breakfast accommodation as there is so much to explore in the day -wineries, breweries and more - and then a warm and inviting place to come back to in the evenings. It all makes for a great romantic getaway. There aren't so many accommodation options in Yarra Glen but you'd be hard pushed to find much better than the Yarra Valley Grand Hotel. Did I mention the owners were really nice to?

Certainly is a grand old lady. The atmosphere was great, staff are well presented and very helpful…read more Stayed in the smallest room and was still very comfortable. Best hotel bed that I have ever slept in. Live music was great, the sort of music that you can enjoy while having a general chat with your mates over a pint of beer. Didn't have to fight the music to be heard. All in all a very good choice for a romantic getaway.

A corner pub, and a rather delightful one at that. Okay, this is a fairly touristy area, so I…read moreprobably shouldn't be all that surprised that such a pub exists here, though I did notice that the beer selection really wasn't all that great. Well, that didn't worry me all that much because there was so many other things about this pub that I rather enjoyed, such as the huge beer garden out the back, and the rather friendly staff as well. Yeah, this pub was actually quite delightful.

Let's get a few things straight here as I don't want you to be disappointed, when they say 'Grand'…read moreI think they mean BIG, not fancy, because there ain't a great deal of fanciness in this part of Healesville. However, if you are looking for a classic 'old man' pub, a decent parma where they aren't shy with the cheese and you're a fan of Carlton draught then this place is for you (they don't have any other beers on tap...) I had lunch here after a spontaneous road-trip to the towns famous wildlife sanctuary and found the atmosphere relaxing as we sat out in the back courtyard. Our food came out within about 5 minutes of us ordering which is both amazing and slightly disconcerting (had they pre-prepared it?) All up, this is a good stop-over for a quick pot and parma.

Every one had a great time and food was very nice. Went with a group of 35 people and no trouble…read morewith food or drinks at all, staff are a pleasure. Recommended.