Where do we drop you off at Jackalope Hotel?
- Drop-off point
- Pick-up is at the front of the hotel. If you are dining at the Willow Creek cellar door or restaurant on the same property, let us know which building you will be at.
- Accessible entrance
- We drop you at the hotel’s main arrival area beside the vineyard; tell us if you are heading to one of the restaurants rather than reception.
- Parking & waiting
- Dinner at Jackalope usually comes with a wine list worth exploring, and a taxi home lets everyone in your party enjoy it.
- Accessibility
- Tell us if you need the wheelchair van, and check with the hotel about level paths between the buildings on the estate.
- Address
- 166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North VIC 3926
Tips from our drivers for Jackalope Hotel
- The hotel shares its site with Willow Creek Vineyard, so you can pair a tasting with your stay without another trip.
- Balnarring Road is dark at night; book your return pick-up time before you sit down to dinner.
- Arriving from the airport late? Add your flight number so we can adjust if your plane is delayed.
Jackalope Hotel is a boutique design hotel set among the vines of Willow Creek Vineyard in Merricks North, in the hills between Red Hill and Balnarring. It draws guests for its architecture, its dining and its quiet rural setting, and it is a regular choice for special-occasion stays and celebrations.
Because it sits on a country road with no public transport close by, a taxi is the simplest way in and out. We take guests from Melbourne Airport and Frankston station, run diners from Mornington and Mount Martha out for a long dinner, and bring them home afterwards. Couples staying the night often book us to explore nearby cellar doors in Red Hill and Merricks the next day. Hotel guests heading out for dinner in Flinders, Red Hill or Mornington can book a return trip so the evening ends back at their room without anyone behind the wheel.
Our sedans suit couples and small groups. If someone in your party uses a wheelchair, the accessible van has a rear ramp and four-point restraints, and the Maxi WAT can carry two wheelchairs alongside six seated passengers. Weekend evenings book out quickly in summer, so reserve early.
How long does it take to get to Jackalope Hotel?
- Merricks Northabout 5 min
- Merricksabout 5 min
- Balnarringabout 5 min
- Red Hill Southabout 5 min
- Point Leoabout 5 min
- Red Hillabout 5 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis to Jackalope Hotel
Is there public transport to Jackalope Hotel?
Not in any practical sense for most visitors. The hotel is on Balnarring Road in a rural area, so guests usually drive or come by taxi. We can collect you from Frankston station, a peninsula address or Melbourne Airport and bring you to the door, then take you home again whenever you are ready.
Can you take us from Jackalope to other wineries during our stay?
Yes. Many guests book us for a short loop of nearby cellar doors in Red Hill, Merricks and Main Ridge. Tell us which wineries you plan to visit and roughly how long you will stay at each, and we can set up the pick-ups so you are not waiting around between tastings.
Where will you drop me off at Jackalope Hotel?
Pick-up is at the front of the hotel. If you are dining at the Willow Creek cellar door or restaurant on the same property, let us know which building you will be at.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at Jackalope Hotel?
Yes. Book a return trip with an approximate time, then call or text us when you are ready. Appointments often run late, so we keep return pick-ups flexible.
Is there step-free access at Jackalope Hotel?
We drop you at the hotel’s main arrival area beside the vineyard; tell us if you are heading to one of the restaurants rather than reception.
Can I travel in my power wheelchair or scooter?
Yes. Most manual and power wheelchairs fit, and you stay seated in your chair. Tell us the make, width and weight when you book so we send the right vehicle. Mobility scooters can travel when they can be safely restrained — please check with us first.
Can a carer or family member come too?
Yes. Carers, family and assistance animals are welcome. Include everyone in the passenger count so we send a vehicle with enough seats.
How do I pay?
Pay the driver by card or cash, use your Multi Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) card, or choose "Account / invoice" for NDIS plan managers, aged-care providers and businesses.
Visiting hours, maps and contacts for Jackalope Hotel (official website)