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The Empyre Boutique Hotel
Castlemaine adults-only hotel with bar/lounge
- Free WiFi and free parking
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NZ$296
Restrictions related to your trip
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9.8.Exceptional.53 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
An exceptional place for any couple for overnight or a few days. We couldn’t find any…
Mar 28, 2021
Beautiful rooms, friendly staff, great location close to cafes, restaurants and bars.
Feb 5, 2021
Guests rated location
Quiet17 positive mentions
Dining options13 positive mentions
Easy parking13 positive mentions
Walkable13 positive mentions
Safe10 positive mentions
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Air Conditioning
Property highlights
Main amenities
- 6 guestrooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Breakfast available
- Bar/lounge
- Air conditioning
- Garden
What’s around
- Kalimna Point - 11 min walk
- Kalimna Park - 11 min walk
- Buda Historic Home & Garden - 12 min walk
- A.C. Sinclair Sanctuary - 14 min walk
- Castlemaine H84 Bushland Reserve - 14 min walk
- Old Castlemaine Gaol - 17 min walk
Enter dates for 2 guests
- Suite, 1 King Bed (Empyre Suite)
- Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Albion Suite)
- Exclusive Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Malherbe Suite)
- Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Maquire Suite)
- Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor (Garden Suite)
- Luxury Room (Temperance Suite)
What’s around
Landmarks
- Kalimna Point - 11 min walk
- Kalimna Park - 11 min walk
- Buda Historic Home & Garden - 12 min walk
- A.C. Sinclair Sanctuary - 14 min walk
- Castlemaine H84 Bushland Reserve - 14 min walk
- Old Castlemaine Gaol - 17 min walk
- Kaweka Nature Conservation Reserve - 19 min walk
- Clinkers Hill Bushland Reserve - 22 min walk
- Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 23 min walk
- Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park - 24 min walk
- Wesley Hill Market - 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
Getting around
- Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 42 min drive
- Castlemaine Station - 10 min walk
- Muckleford Station - 11 min drive
- Elphinstone Station - 12 min drive
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At a glance
Hotel size
- This hotel has 6 rooms
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time 2 PM-7:00 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
- COVID-19 alert: Travel requirements are changing rapidly, including need for pre-travel COVID-19 testing and quarantine on arrival.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum guest age is 18
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
Other information
- Caters to adults only
In the hotel
Food and drink
- Full breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- Year Built - 1860
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
Accessibility
- In-room accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
In the room
Home comforts
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Premium bedding
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
Be entertained
- Flat-screen TV
- DVD player
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
Food and drink
- Refrigerator
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
More
- Daily housekeeping
Small print
Also known as
- Empyre Boutique Hotel Castlemaine
- Empyre Boutique Hotel
- Empyre Boutique Castlemaine
- Empyre Boutique
- The Empyre Boutique Hotel Castlemaine
- The Empyre Hotel Castlemaine
- The Empyre Boutique Hotel Hotel
- The Empyre Boutique Hotel Castlemaine
- The Empyre Boutique Hotel Hotel Castlemaine
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of AUD 30.00 per person (approximately)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
FAQs
- Yes, The Empyre Boutique Hotel does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
- Yes, there's free self parking.
- Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
- You can check in from 2 PM - 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
- Yes. Nearby restaurants include Togs Place (4-min walk), The Food Garden (5-min walk), and Phamily Kitchen Castlemaine (5-min walk).
- The Empyre Boutique Hotel has a garden.
9.8.Exceptional.53 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
- 10.0.Exceptional
A fabulous place and exceptional hosts
Shaffe, 2 night trip, Dec 27, 2020
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Fantastic.
1 night trip, Dec 17, 2020
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- 10.0.Exceptional
King of the goldfields
A wonderful two days in a hotel that deserves its reputation as the best in the Goldfields. The Garden room was spacious And the amenities excellent. The goose down doona a little something extra. Unfortunately we could not enjoy the food because of the Covid 19 regulations but will be back for their dinners soon
John, 2 night trip, Jun 24, 2020
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- 10.0.Exceptional
Hotel Empyre is wonderful. Historic building, terrific decor. The hosts Steve and Justin, were friendly and helpful. We had an event to go to and they let us have dessert in the gorgeous lounge when we returned. Food was excellent
JANE, 1 night trip, Mar 5, 2020
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- 10.0.Exceptional
Absolutely fabulous
We stayed one night in the Maguire Suite. The hotel has been beautifully renovated to a very high standard with lovely antiques. Our bed was quite comfy and pillows were great. The bathroom was clean and had lovely toiletries. They don’t do breakfast so we popped next door to Saffs which was excellent. Dinner is only Friday and Saturday nights. We sat on the verandah at sunset with a wine and it was perfect. Many thanks to host Lachlan.
SUSAN, 1 night trip, Mar 2, 2020
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- 10.0.Exceptional
charming hotel
charming boutique hotel very well restored. Our room was fabulous. Castlemaine is very small. We stayed on a Monday night when it was very difficult to find any restaurants open after 5 pm. Would have been nice to have the hotel’s restaurant open. Otherwise great stay.
Kathy, 1 night trip, Mar 1, 2020
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- 10.0.Exceptional
I liked everything about this property, it was beautiful.
1 night romance trip, Jan 1, 2020
Verified Wotif guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Excellent place. Our room was fantastic, well appointed, stylish, quiet and spacious. A great location. This really felt like a luxurious getaway - everything we were hoping for. Thank you Empyre!
Alexis, 1 night romance trip, Dec 13, 2019
Verified Wotif guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Loved it! Highly recommend, the decor, garden, our room- just stunning!
1 night romance trip, Dec 11, 2019
Verified Wotif guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
service by justin absolute perfect loved everything about the place attention to detail was second to none chips peanuts and chilled water to accompany a lovely red wine was first class thanks gavin and melissa langley
gavinlangley, 1 night romance trip, Dec 3, 2019
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