Perched where Victoria’s rugged coastline meets the calm of Port Phillip Bay, Lon Retreat & Spa at Point Lonsdale is a sanctuary of coastal calm and refined simplicity. Once a family farmhouse, it has been reimagined by Claire and Robert Gemes into a luxury escape that blends nature, design, and deep relaxation.
From the moment you arrive, time slows. The winding drive opens to panoramic sea views and a shimmering salt lake, home to pelicans and black swans. The birdlife, the sea breeze, and the wide-open sky remind you to breathe and simply be.
A PLACE ROOTED IN FAMILY AND LAND
Lon’s story is one of love – for family, for the land, and for slow living. Every texture and tone, from reclaimed timber to natural stone, tells of the Gemes family’s connection to this landscape. Lon isn’t a resort – it’s a home with heart, offering understated elegance and genuine warmth.
THE STAY – COASTAL CALM & COMFORT
With just seven suites, Lon offers privacy and peace. Each suite captures a unique view — from the dunes to the sea — and features a deep soaking bath, fireplace, and fully equipped kitchen. It’s everything you need to feel at home.
Guests can enjoy seasonal in-suite dining, ready to eat, heat, or prepare at their own pace. Lon’s Honesty Bar & Pantry is also open to guests, stocked with local wines, small-batch spirits, and artisanal produce. Seasonal menus are emailed to guests prior to arrival, inviting them to plan and savour their stay.
Step outside and explore the walking trails that weave through farmland and past grazing cows, leading towards the ocean. Every path brings quiet beauty and soft reminders of a slower pace of life.
THE SPA – ELEMENTAL WELLNESS
The soul of Lon is the Lon Spa, where the property’s own natural mineral waters form the foundation of every treatment. These healing waters are rich in minerals that nourish the body and soothe the mind.
The spa’s new contrast therapy offering – alternating between warmth and cold – boosts circulation, eases inflammation, and reawakens the senses.
THE LON SPA DIFFERENCE:
- Natural mineral waters sourced onsite
- Bespoke rituals using Australian botanicals
- Contrast therapy suite
- Private treatment rooms with views of the dunes and sea
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE – BODY ODYSSEY RITUAL BY VANESSA MEGAN
This award-winning ritual by Vanessa Megan embodies the spirit of Lon – immersive, nurturing, and transformative. It begins with the Blue Butterfly Enzymatic Exfoliation, a kaleidoscopic polish that brightens and revitalises the skin, followed by a scalp and hair ritual that melts tension away.
A warm shower washes away what no longer serves you before a hydrating full-body massage restores balance. The experience feels like a conversation with nature – flowing, restorative, and deeply grounding.
SLOW DAYS, SIMPLE PLEASURES
At Lon Retreat & Spa, there’s no rush – only rhythm. Soak in the bath, walk the trails, light the fire, or simply gaze out across the lake as the light changes. Here, luxury is not in excess, but in presence. Because at Lon, where the land meets the sea, time is measured not in minutes – but in moments of stillness, warmth, and connection.
Lon has won numerous awards at the Spa&Wellness Awards including Best Holistic Health Spa (2025) and Best Spa in AustraliaAsia (2024). Discover Lon Retreat and Spa HERE.
Reviewed by Kris Abbey – follow her wellness travel adventures HERE.
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