ACQUUS ZINGA

Travellers rave about ACQUUS ZINGAs stunning setting and design, calling it a modern, art-filled boutique escape with panoramic ocean and countryside views, starry night skies and a tranquil, remote feel. Highlights include unique rooms like The Donald, the Gypsy room and the Pelican room, many with deep soaking tubs or showers that look out to Johannas sweeping landscape. Guests loved relaxing on the deck and balcony, the cosy common room and outside fire pits, and spotting kangaroos and cattle at sunrise and sunset.

Service gets top marks, with several reviewers praising hosts Frank and Felicity for their warm, knowledgeable hospitality. Food and drink are standouts too, from wine and a cheese and dip platter to fresh breakfast, including much-loved blueberry muffins. Many mention the propertys artistic architecture, landscaped volcanic rock garden and easy access to Great Ocean Road favourites like Johanna Beach and the Redwoods walk.