Spa Red Hill
Alba Thermal Springs & Spa
890 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Fingal VIC 3939 · $$$
The Peninsula's second-generation thermal springs complex, cleaner architecture, smaller crowds, better pacing than the original.
Driftaway on Dundas
Three self-contained villas on 2.5 acres of tea-tree near Rye beach, breakfast hampers, oversized spa baths, one disability-accessible villa.
Known for Tea-Tree Setting Near Rye BeachOversized Spa BathsDisability-Accessible VillaBreakfast Hampers
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Why we’d goThe bay-side villa option with the most complete amenity set, spa baths, breakfast hampers, and one of the few Peninsula stays with a disability-accessible unit.
Three self-contained villas on 2.5 acres of tea-tree near Rye beach. Each villa includes breakfast hampers and oversized spa baths; one villa is disability-accessible, which is notable in a Peninsula accommodation category that rarely addresses accessibility at all. The tea-tree setting is quieter than the hinterland B&B set and positioned for guests whose preference is bay proximity over wine-country walking distance.
The format is couples-first: the spa bath, the hamper, the private villa entry, the tea-tree enclosure. It suits an anniversary weekend or a quiet mid-week escape without the cellar-door agenda. Rye beach is a short drive or a manageable walk, and the beach access makes this more flexible than a strictly hinterland stay.
Confirm current rates, minimum stay, and dog policy directly, details were unverified as of May 2026. Worth a direct call to ask about current availability and any improvements since last reviewed.
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- Best for
- Beach proximity · Couples · Anniversary weekends · Budget stays
If you only do one thing
Confirm rates, minimum stay, and dog policy before booking, and ask specifically about the accessible villa if it is relevant.
Works well with
Peninsula Hot Springs · Rye Ocean Beach
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