About
Recognition
Guest Reviews
Small hotel, consistent praise
We've never chased scale, and it shows in the reviews. Year after year, guests on independent platforms rank Highfield Retreat among their favourite small hotels in regional Victoria — most often citing the breakfast, the beds, and how quickly the staff learn your name.
Most recent seasons
- Consistently rated 4.8+ on independent booking and review platforms
- Regularly named among guests' top picks for small hotels in the Daylesford & Hepburn Springs region
Since opening
- Featured in regional travel round-ups as one of Victoria's quieter luxury stays
- Repeat guest rate well above the regional average — many return every season
- Word-of-mouth remains our largest source of new bookings
We've travelled the world, and this was, without a doubt, one of the best breakfasts we've ever had.