Bancoora Inn Traditional Ryokan

Gorgeous ! Loved the zen Japanese vibe . All five star ⭐ feelings ✅ Dianne & David super hosts . Be back with my mates soon 🙌

Lovely and authentic Japanese accommodation in Melbourne. David and Diane were very lovely hosts and accommodating. There are a lot of animals nearby to keep you company as well.

Very clean and relaxing. Nice tatami and hot bath on each rooms.

Definitely recommended for couples.

A little bit of paradise in an unexpected place. Beautiful rooms and gardens. So relaxing.

My partner surprised me this little delight of a get away for my 30th! Super kind hosts and amazing rooms felt like we were in Japan without actually leaving the country they nailed the traditional feel with a modern twist. Lots of cute animals such as dogs, cats, chooks, horses and ask David to show you his Bonsai collection. Honestly spend some time sitting next to the waterfall would do you great.

The Surf Coast’s best kept secret.

“Authentic” perfectly sums it up. From the extremely friendly and down to earth hosts to a traditional Japanese roof built by a 4th generation tiler from Kyoto.

The stunning landscaping works are only bettered by the luxurious rooms with authentic tatami flooring, black granite and oversized baths.

Dianne & David hats off to you both for creating this oasis! We will certainly be back soon!

10/10 flawless romantic weekend away experience.

My boyfriend and I love going to bnbs for a weekend getaway in different parts of Victoria and this has been our favourite place to date. The spa/onsen is beyond amazing. The sheets on the bed are luxurious and natural and soft. They capture the spirit of Japan very well and respectfully, not in a tacky way at all.

And there are two friendly cats to pat to boot!

We like trying new places....but we may have to make a habit of coming here!

P.S. I acknowledge it is pricey compared to a lot of places. But value for money wise it is very good. Worth every cent.

Diane and David's Bancoora-in is beautiful. It's the perfect place for a romantic getaway. The building and rooms are stunning. Immaculate attention to detail in every aspect of the design. Thank you for having us. Highly recommend :)

Attended event for inner vibrational breath & sound journey. Was amazing shook every cell in my body. Will be back!

Spent a tranquil night at this beauful peaceful place. The host explained all there was to know. I was so relaxed aftervthe Japanese bath. Thank you 🙏🍁

If you love Japanese garden and traditional building, you will love all the details you could find in this hidden Gem. Here are few lovely details that show the passion infused into this place; the roof tile design (tidal waves), the dragon scale pressed copper wall, the orientation of the building to accommodate sunlight, the true wooden frame (no nails used), the material, size and depth of the bath, and the list can go on. It has all the essence of Japanese traditional architecture. I look forward to come back again.

Had a beutifull Japanese breakfast here! Great food, Great service.

Perfect Airbnb

This place is so beautiful and peaceful.

A lovely place to look at with nice rooms and surroundings. However, as others have mentioned, there is a real issue with sound traveling through the rooms. The footsteps of people walking down the hallway outside the room could be easily heard as well as conversations people were having. Pretty much any sound made in the room can be heard outside. Unfortunately this really does affect the privacy and tranquility of the accommodation and I simply cannot recommend people to stay here based on this reason alone.

Stayed at this place with my wife and the sound proofing is horrendous. Could easily hear conversations and the tv from rooms nearby. When booking, we sent questions that were answered poorly from the owner/manager. The rooms and facilities were OK but far from luxurious as would be expected from the price and information given. When we spoke to the manager on site about the soundproofing issues, they were quite rude to us. I would not stay here again.