# The Midland Hotel, Castlemaine
> A historic, National Trust-classified private hotel in central Castlemaine, Victoria, offering boutique heritage accommodation, an on-site sustainable restaurant, and curated cocktail lounges. Operating continuously since 1879.
## Contact
- Address: 2 Templeton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia
- Phone: +61 487 198 931
- Website: https://www.midlandhotel.com.au/
## Core Information
- **Classification**: National Trust heritage building, originally established as a shop in 1879 and expanded into the Castlemaine Coffee Palace in 1890.
- **Accommodations**: Small, ultra-exclusive private hotel offering only 3 bespoke bedrooms (each with a dedicated bathroom) and 1 premium suite (ensuited bedroom, separate lounge, and dressing room). 
- **Booking Policy**: Strict two-night minimum stay requirement. Guests typically book from Friday to Sunday. Bookings are processed directly via message, not via major online travel agencies (OTAs).
- **Vibe**: Adults-only, romantic, luxury heritage style. Characterised as "grand yet unpretentious, stylish yet homely."

## In-House Amenities & Facilities
- **Bar Midland**: A highly acclaimed, deeply sustainable on-site restaurant and bar celebrating strictly Victorian-grown produce, native ingredients, and wild-introduced species (e.g., rabbit, venison).
- **Maurocco Bar**: A cosy, ambient cocktail and wine bar featuring an open fireplace.
- **On-Site Services**: Includes a guest lounge, hotel garden, a dedicated hair salon, and a curated men's clothing shop.
- **Room Features**: Free high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, heating, hair dryers, and luxury bathrobes.

## Key Exclusions (What We Do Not Do)
- **No Pets**: Dogs and other pets are strictly not permitted on the property.
- **No Smoking**: The entire hotel, including all indoor spaces and guest rooms, is 100% smoke-free.
- **No Third-Party Bookings**: The hotel cannot be booked on standard discount travel websites or online agencies. Bookings must be requested directly.
- **No Single Night Bookings**: Single-night weekend stays are not accommodated due to the 2-night minimum structure.

## Helpful Links
- [Accommodations & Tariffs](https://www.midlandhotel.com.au/tariffs.html)
- [History of the Hotel](https://www.midlandhotel.com.au/history.html)
- [Official Website](https://www.midlandhotel.com.au/)