Our Favourite Victorian Venues

ACE Comments:
A superb venue for any conference.
Outstanding service and impeccably presented facilities in a modern, well designed layout. Excellent spaces for both indoor and outdoor team building activities, including an undercover tennis court area.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 30 min
Group Size:
Day: 350
Stay: 120 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Service with style

ACE Comments:
A stunning resort that is very well suited to multi day conferences. Excellent areas for outdoor team building activities.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 80 mins
Group Size:
Day: 160
Stay: 170 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Resort with bay views

ACE Comments:
It takes a lot to impress ACE - and Deakin has become one of our benchmarks for the way conference centres should be run. Here, exemplary service, impeccable attitude and attention to detail are the kings. Add to that impressive technical specs, expansive spaces to play both in and outdoors and food that never skips a beat and you have a sure-fire recipe for success.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 200
Stay: 57 rooms

ACE Comments:
An impressive venue on the Mornington Peninsula with stunning views over Port Philip bay.
Very professionally run conference centre with outstanding service and facilities. Ideal for small and medium sized day and residential conferences.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 60 mins
Group Size:
Day: 100
Stay: 100 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Class on the peninsula

ACE Comments:
Think of Vanity Fair meets Architectural Digest then strip away the tension and pretense! Idyllic location, beautifully presented with simultaneously relaxed and professional service and wonderful food. Limited outdoor space on-site but scope for outdoor activities nearby.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 100
Stay: 92

ACE Comments:
A sensational venue for small conferences (10 - 20 delegates).
Excellent areas for outdoor team building activities.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 25
Stay: 15 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Rustic comfort and privacy

ACE Comments:
A fantastic new venue ideally suited for large or small groups. Excellent outdoor areas and a number or conference room options allows for program flexibility.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 600
Stay: 144 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Modern facilities with space

ACE Comments:
A fantastic new venue ideally suited for small to medium sized groups. Multiple outdoor and indoor activity areas allow for a variety of team session options.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 90 mins
Group Size:
Day: 100
Stay: 211 rooms
ACE rating: ****
Conference in native gardens

ACE Comments:
A sensational country style venue with friendly staff that make you feel part of their family. Perfect for outdoor team building activities on their huge picturesque property. Equally suited to indoor sessions and evening events.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 55 mins
Group Size:
Day: 80
Stay: 43 rooms
ACE rating : *****
Home away from home

ACE Comments:
A luxurious venue on the Mornington Peninsula that stylishly combines a little of the old with a touch of the new.
Excellent food and conference facilities. Large areas for outdoor team building activitie

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 60 mins
Group Size:
Day: 80
Stay: 40 rooms, twin capacity 67
ACE rating: *****
Luxury and style

ACE Comments:
A very professionally run conference centre with excellent areas for outdoor team building activities. Suitable for large and small groups.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 80
Stay: 70 rooms, twin capacity 130
ACE rating: *****
Designed for conferencing

ACE Comments:
A real 'get away from it all' conference venue: isolated without being inaccessible, impressive scenery and equally impressive service that is attentive and fastidious. Food is always a highlight.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 90 mins
Group Size:
Day: 150
Stay: 84

ACE Comments:
One of our favourites and not just for the golf! Quite an inspirational lesson in getting things right on all levels. Food, service, facilities, accommodation and location combine to provide an impressive conference experience for day and residential off-sites.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 5 conference rooms
Stay: 92

ACE Comments:
Newly refurbished and impressively located, Mantra is at once suited to quiet reflection and dynamic conferences. Plenty of useful open spaces (well it is right on the beach) and the latest in conference facilities that provide plenty of scope for up to several hundred delegates.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 120 mins
Group Size:
Day: 520
Stay: 286 rooms

ACE Comments:
Friendly staff, great food and very professionally run. The new Panorama wing is fantastic.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 60 mins
Group Size:
Day: 100
Stay: 62 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Friendliness and service

ACE Comments:
Recently renovated, fabulous service and excellent areas for outdoor team building activities.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 80
Stay: 54 rooms
ACE rating: *****
A country classic with fantastic service

ACE Comments:
A luxurious venue located close to Melbourne with superb food and accommodation. Ideal for day and residential conferences.
Very good areas for outdoor team building activities.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 30 mins
Group Size:
Day: 120
Stay: 91 rooms, twin capacity 130 people
ACE rating: *****
Luxury and quality

ACE Comments:
Superb food and exceptional service. Ideal for conferences of around 20 - 30 delegates.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 70
Stay: up to 50
ACE rating: *****
Country hospitality with great food