Name: Chateau Elan At The Vintage
Address: Vintage Drive, Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia, Pokolbin, New South Wales, AU
Price range: US$134–US$670 per night
Rating: 8.63

What guests think

At Chateau Elan At The Vintage, travelers highlight spacious rooms, serene golf-course grounds with wildlife, friendly staff, and a convenient location near wineries, while noting cleanliness and maintenance issues and some aging facilities in villas, bathrooms, TVs and the gym.

Many guests enjoy the on-site golf and day spa, though the pool can be busy with children. Dining feedback is mixed: Legends is widely praised, while breakfast quality and vegetarian options draw complaints. Overall, it suits a peaceful Hunter Valley getaway if you value the setting and amenities more than flawless room condition.

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Facilities

Extensive on-site amenities include a well-regarded golf course, spa, and buggy transport, but the gym feels dated, the pool can be busy with children, and parking can be tight; EV charging is available at reception.

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george

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not enough parking

10

PAUL

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very central to all winery's, the facilities on the property are excellent, the golf course was fantastic and the pub on the property is quality.

10

Lorrie

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Chateau Elan is an excellent place to stay. Grounds are immaculate, staff cannot do enough for you and the spa is wonderful. We stayed in the spa suites, they are nice but can be a bit noisy. We previously stayed in the villa studio and prefer that room. The restaurants are very good and restaurant staff are so kind. We had spa treatments and they were excellent. Staff at the spa will ensure you are happy and comfortable. We will definitely return to the chateau!

8

D'Arcie

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay here, great facilities and we were lucky enough to get an upgrade for free! Beautiful golf course and staff were exceptional! I would say though that the parking situation is not ideal, even us staying mid week the parking was full from over flow of day time visitors.

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DR ILIA

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The service was not the best ! Spa was out of order ! Pool were too busy with kids and family !

10

Rinaldo Ronnebro

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was specious and with a private terrace facing the grounds. Clean, silent and well furnished. Only light by the mirror was not for makeup. Small towels for a luxurious hotel. Pool area had no “adult only time”. Too many noisy children and ignorant parents. Staff were friendly and supportive.

8

Andrew

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good to have EV charging at Reception. Courtyard for room was spartan and unloved.

10

Jayne

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms are well equipped and spacious, very relaxing after a day on the course or out touring wineries. Staff were happy and friendly. Beautiful well kept grounds with kangaroos and other wildlife wondering through. Great golf course to play on.

10

Megan

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful location, friendly staff with golf buggy transport if needed, spacious rooms, wonderful coffee at the club house, relaxing stay.

8

Simon

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. Probably whole complex needs updating especially the pool/gym but the Chateau is still a luxury escape

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean, yet several report dust, dead bugs, odours, and bathrooms or balconies needing a deep clean or mould/maintenance attention.

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Abella

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was clean and the staffs are friendly.

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Doris

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wir hatten Appartment 190. Alt und abgewohnt aber Betten sauber. Alte Dusche sauber mit Handbrause. Klospülung kann man nicht betätigen ohne den Klo Deckel in die Hand zu nehmen oder zuzuklappen Schöne Aussicht vom Balkon auf den Golfplatz mit vielen Kängurus.Teppich nicht sauber. Kühlschrank und Gefrierfach grauslich. Der Stiegenaufgang war an einem Tag voll mit toten schwarzen Käfern.

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Priscilla

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's the third time I've stayed at the Chateau Elan, and I was extremely disappointed in the overall cleanliness and facilities provided. Our room had dead bugs around the place (floor and bathtub), which I noticed immediately upon check-in. The bathtub looked like it hadn't been properly cleaned, with dirt rims around the inside of the tub tub, (I booked the spa suite purely for the bath and I was too turned off to use it). In addition, the main light didn't work in the room and given I was rushing to attend a wedding, I didn't have time to waste and managed to do my makeup with very poor lighting. Overall the room was terribly dusty, to the point that my sinus' has become severely inflamed the last two days with mild nose bleeds (as I am pregnant and sensitive to dust). Breakfast buffet was just as poor, with the food being Luke warm and hardly felt fresh (aside for the fried eggs I ordered fresh). I don't typically like leaving negative reviews, but for the premium price paid, I'm extremely disappointed. I cancelled alternate accomodation as it was my preference to return to this venue, based on two positive past experiences. I'd like to hope Chateau Elan takes this seriously, as I verbalised my concerns at checkout, and am awaiting to hear from management.

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Casey

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I think this is one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed at. Everything was perfect, not even 1 random hair. It was lovely. Once we were on our room it was like no one else was around and we owned the place. The spa bath was beautiful to relax in. The only thing that I didn’t like was the opaque doors for the toilet and shower. As well as the gap above the door to let any sounds or smells to roam the bedroom. This isn’t a place to take the kids (not that you can’t) it’s a place to enjoy as a romantic getaway.

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lisa

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean specious, well equipeed

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Natalie

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, spacious and relaxing. Lovely fire place and view of golf-course. Bathrooms would benefit from a deep clean.

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Carol

5 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in great, overview of hotel nice. Location fabulous. Staff not super friendly. Room.. beds very small. Bathroom floor absolutely filthy with dirt eaten into the tiles. I took a before and after I cleaned obevto show the difference. It was disgusting Overall… very overpriced for the quality

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Cheryl

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The cleanliness was amazing. Staff very helpful and very quiet & calming in the evening

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Frank

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The grounds around the property (golf course, gardens) are wonderful. The villa however was very dated, and the shower floor had mould throughout the silicone.

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Jagruti

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was good, staff was excellent (Holly and the other 2 gentleman at the reception), however the cleanliness is not something I appreciated. Room was full of dust and you can tell it has not been cleaned in days, otherwise it wouldn’t be collecting dust. Also, the bathroom area had a very unpleasant smell. House keeping team must be spoken too

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious with golf-course views, balconies or terraces, and many with spa baths, but decor and fittings can feel dated, some beds and pillows are uncomfortable, certain rooms get noise or intrusive light, and TVs/casting can be unreliable.

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Susan

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely room with great view very quiet overlooking the golf course Huge bathroom Couple of minor maintenance things to look at

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Nick

11 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed in one of the larger villa apartments. They are lovely and spacious, good layout, great outlook etc. However, they desperately need a refresh. The bed was old and saggy, the lounge sofa and armchair were small and uncomfortable, the room smelt musty and there wasn't a single piece of art / decor etc in the entire apartment. For the price paid we were left feeling disappointed.

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Andrew

23 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Large room with good amenities & lovely view of the golf course.

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Katrina

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms need some work to them. Their rundown. Mattress has a dip in the middle pillows are hard the sink is all cracked This is my third time at the property was disappointed with our visit. We were two couples and the second room was the same.

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Ben

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Chateau Elan is a good spot to stay in the Hunter. The sprawling grounds and spacious rooms are comfortable, although on site dining is somewhat limited with ageing menus. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and would visit again -- though would mention in room amenities like the fireplace (not working) and TV (slow/broken casting feature) may indicate the rooms need more thorough servicing.

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Alison

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Beautifully presented hotel and grounds. Good golf course. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good buffet breakfast. Bathrooms in rooms badly need updating with cracked basins and tiles and shower doors that won't close. Also the TV's need updating as it is almost impossible to connect personal streaming services. Even the staff were unable to rectify the problem.

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Saul

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Only negative was the hallway lights were so bright it shone into our room through the door.

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Ruth

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We told the hotel we were booking for our 35th wedding anniversary and they put us in the villa directly beside the construction work on the neighbouring property. The room was nice with a gas fireplace and large bathtub but the noise of cutting pavers and road grading went on from 7am to 4pm every day. They didn't warn us about the noise when we booked and they put us in the Villa right on the end next to the work. We felt like we drew the short straw

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Conall

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had booked a Villa Studio with Golf View room. Very disappointed with it. Firstly, it was run down and in need of refurbishment. Secondly, the balcony had a solid wall and, if you were sitting down, your eye level was below the top of the wall - that's not a "View". Spoke to reception and upgraded to one of the Spa Suites in the main hotel block for a discounted upgrade fee. So much better. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Claire

22 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Furniture pretty tired, bad couch. Very basic tv. But nice large room, good bed, large bathroom, great spa bath, nice outlook, friendly staff.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, professional and helpful across reception and restaurants; however, some guests experienced unwelcoming check-in, housekeeping misses, or difficulty resolving room allocations and bookings.

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Alice

6 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was originally put in a room with view of railing and construction site then told to pay extra $50 per night to move

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Staci

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We originally planned for just 4 nights but extended our stay an additional 3. Everyone was so extremely nice and helpful but Rozie in reception went above and beyond with our bookings, our tours, our room. She made our trip over the top excellent. Highly recommend! The golf was beautiful and challenging but we booked it twice because of how nice it was.

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Abella

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was clean and the staffs are friendly.

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Candice

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reception 2 did not have my room ready even though I had a spa appointment what was I going to do leave my partner in the car so I did not get to attend my appointment which was over $400 dollars . The reception kept saying it was still dirty status and the room was still dirty once I checked in. Very unpleasant

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Branko

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel overall with friendly staff. The only issue was our room was not cleaned overnight for our 2 night stay. The only VIP perk was free WiFi and no upgrade offered. Otherwise very nice and would stay here again.

8

shalika

26 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed out stay there. It was our second visit. It would have been an exceptional experience if the check-in process was welcoming..

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Lauren

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a really lovely stay. The staff at check in were polite, friendly and knowledgeable about the area as we visited from interstate. The grounds were kept beautifully maintained, there were a few different options within close range for meals and within short driving distance to a lot of the vineyards. The only issue I had considering the price per night was minor damages that should have been fixed such as the mini fridge door coming off its hinges. Overall great stay and will definitely recommend.

10

Sammie

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

10

Warren

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely and staff very friendly

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wayne

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed here many times, and we have never been disappointed. The staff go out of their way to make sure you have an enjoyedable stay.

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Location

Scenic golf-course setting with tranquil grounds and wildlife, and conveniently placed for Hunter Valley wineries and dining.

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JEAN CLAUDE

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and the villa are fantastic

10

Tamara

11 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service and beautiful location.

10

David

30 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, great price.

10

Lauren

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a really lovely stay. The staff at check in were polite, friendly and knowledgeable about the area as we visited from interstate. The grounds were kept beautifully maintained, there were a few different options within close range for meals and within short driving distance to a lot of the vineyards. The only issue I had considering the price per night was minor damages that should have been fixed such as the mini fridge door coming off its hinges. Overall great stay and will definitely recommend.

8

Nikola

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A nice, quiet stay which is perfectly located in the Hunter Valley, would recommend!

10

Sabrina

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location amongst all the major wineries! Plus huge rooms and an absolutely beautiful onsite restaurant. Would stay again.

10

Geoff

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice trip away for a long weekend an right on the vintage golf coursd.

8

Ben

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique room. Enjoyed my stay. easy pick up for wine tours around region.

10

Megan

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful location, friendly staff with golf buggy transport if needed, spacious rooms, wonderful coffee at the club house, relaxing stay.

10

Susan

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location and great views. Close to all the wineries and cafes. Breakfast included each day was lovely and dinner at Harrigans Tavern was amazing.

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Dining

Legends and on-site dining receive praise, but breakfast quality and variety are inconsistent, vegetarian or vegan options are limited, and some find room-service or bar menus basic or dated.

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Margaret

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Legends restaurant was superb. A delicious meal , great staff. A wonderful place for a getaway. I would ask for a downstairs villa if you don’t like stairs.

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Edward

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic apartment style room, great views, very pleasant environment. Wished we'd been able to stay longer! Food (e.g. breakfast buffet) is nothing special, but perfectly fine. Would happily return.

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Wendy

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Legends restaurant was great. Service by the 2 female staff exceptional at night.

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PAUL

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very central to all winery's, the facilities on the property are excellent, the golf course was fantastic and the pub on the property is quality.

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Ian

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast buffet at the golf course was disappointing with burnt scrambled eggs and low on staff

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Thomas

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We recently spent three days in a spa suite on the first floor, and the experience was truly memorable. The view from the room was absolutely beautiful. I could see peaceful landscapes and even had the chance to spot wildlife like wallabies and kangaroos, which added a special touch to the stay. The receptionists were very friendly and welcoming, which made me feel comfortable right from the beginning. However, I did notice that the room could have been cleaned more thoroughly. There was quite a bit of dust settled on the furniture, which was disappointing given the otherwise relaxing atmosphere. Food-wise, there were not many options available for vegetarians or vegans. If you follow a plant-based diet, you might find the menu a little limited. Despite these small issues, the natural surroundings and the chance to see wildlife made the stay feel unique and refreshing. With a bit more attention to cleanliness and dietary variety, this place could easily become a top choice for a peaceful getaway.

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Ben

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Chateau Elan is a good spot to stay in the Hunter. The sprawling grounds and spacious rooms are comfortable, although on site dining is somewhat limited with ageing menus. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and would visit again -- though would mention in room amenities like the fireplace (not working) and TV (slow/broken casting feature) may indicate the rooms need more thorough servicing.

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Alison

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Beautifully presented hotel and grounds. Good golf course. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good buffet breakfast. Bathrooms in rooms badly need updating with cracked basins and tiles and shower doors that won't close. Also the TV's need updating as it is almost impossible to connect personal streaming services. Even the staff were unable to rectify the problem.

10

Karly

8 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A perfect stay, the room was amazing and the staff so helpful! The club bar and grill could do with some more options but what we had was very good.

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Susan

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location and great views. Close to all the wineries and cafes. Breakfast included each day was lovely and dinner at Harrigans Tavern was amazing.

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Month	Average price
January	US$168
February	US$178
March	US$180
April	US$212
May	US$179
June	US$178
July	US$190
August	US$189
September	US$157
October	US$199
November	US$164
December	US$173

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $186	2 $238	3
4 $409	5 $153	6 $155	7 $169	8 $153	9 $426	10
11 $146	12 $134	13 $179	14	15 $150	16 $349	17
18 $156	19 $156	20 $162	21 $143	22 $167	23	24 $372
25 $165	26 $145	27 $151	28 $162	29 $167	30 $518	31

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Villa Studio with Golf View, Free Parking and Wifi

Villa 1 Bedroom with Golf View, Free Parking and Wifi

Shower King, Free Parking and Wifi

Spa Suite Courtyard with Free Parking and Wifi

Spa Suite with Golf View, Free Parking and Wifi

Spa Suite Resort with Free Parking and Wifi

Villa 2 Bedroom with Golf View, Free Parking and Wifi

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