Granite Belt Boutique Hotel and Smokehouse Restaurant.
Stay for 3 days and only pay for 2 Month of April
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH Monday 25th Dec 2023 (CLICK here for Christmas Lunch Menu)
Pet Friendly. Restaurant open 7 days a week, Breakfast and Dinner. EV Chargers
Girraween Country Inn Ballandean on the Granite Belt Highlands, an elegant European two storey Inn, nestled in amongst the bushland of the Girraween National Park, known for its spectacular wildflowers, dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife… all right here on our doorstep with direct walking access to the park. Catering for couples and families, with king and queen four poster suites and family rooms, as well as a separate self-contained chalet, we have all your accommodation needs covered. With fireplaces throughout the Inn and the Chalet, in the restaurant and function room, as well as in the guest lounge, you’re sure to be warm in the winter months. We offer a range of accommodation packages for your special occasion or simply a break away from it all.
Situated in the heart of the Granite Belt Wine Region, Ballandean is a much sought after destination, surrounded by wineries on Eukey road, we are easily accessible to the region’s award winning boutique wineries, craft breweries and stand out restaurants. The Granite Belt has all the right ingredients for food and wine indulgence in front of roaring open fires. Girraween means “place of flowers” and the best time to visit, is just in spring, when the flora is at its most prolific. In summer, you can expect temperatures to be 10 degrees, on average cooler than Brisbane. Welcome to our backyard, where the only thing you need to do is slow down, breathe deep and experience the essence of country life.
Guests will enjoy, genuine Australian country bush atmosphere, granite boulders, unique to this area, pet friendly enjoy the scenery of the national park on our 42 acres, with your furry friends in toe, waking every day to a complimentary continental and full hearty table service breakfast. Granite Belt European Smokehouse Licensed Restaurant and Bar, open 7 days , breakfast and dinner. Bookings essential, public welcome. We have recently refurbished with new carpet, painting and furnishings. Check out our gallery for our new look! We are also please to advise we have upgraded our wifi service and wifi is available throughout the Inn and Chalet. We now also have full access to Telstra phone and wifi services at the Inn and the system has been significantly upgraded. Telstra service is now available at the Chalet, wifi is available using your own data on your telstra phone. Wifi for all phone providers is available at the Inn. New Electric Vehicle charger installed and available for guests use.
Our Rooms
Two Bedroom Family Room Self Contained
Our One or Two Bedroom Family Room is perfect for those who want their own space. It is self contained, ground floor, with its own veranda/patio, own entrance, outdoor settings, barbecue area, wood heater [...]
Rustic Family Chalet Self Contained
Travelling as a family or group of friends and need your own space? Our Rustic Family Chalet seperate from the Inn, is a great option. With your own undercover barbeque area, firepit, your own [...]
Executive Twin Room
Travelling as a couple, and need your own space? Two mates wanting to sharing a room? Our Twin Rooms feature comfortable king singles for an uninterrupted sleep. Complimentary Full Table Service Hot and [...]
Deluxe Queen Room Four Poster Bed
The comfort of a queen room, with the charm of a four-poster bed! Complimentary Full Table Service Hot and Cold Breakfast Hi Speed Starlink WIFI has been recently installed. This is [...]
Executive King Room
Looking for the ultimate sleep experience? This spacious accommodation features a super comfortable King bed. Complimentary Full Table Service Hot and Cold Breakfast Hi Speed Starlink WIFI has been recently installed. This [...]
Two Bedroom Family Suite
Our Two Bedroom Family Room is perfect for those travelling with children. This spacious accommodation features a king bed with two additional singles. This family room can also be made into a 3 bedroom [...]
Award Winning Wineries
Nature and National Parks and Pet Friendly
Indulgent Food and Open Fires
Granite Belt European Smokehouse
Crisp Winter Mornings
Average Temperatures are
Winter: 1.0 – 14.8 Celsius.
Spring: 8.9 – 22.6 Celsius.
Summer: 15.6 – 27.4 Celsius.
Autumn: 9.5 – 22.1 Celsius.
Delicious Food from our Granite Belt Smokehouse
Why not sample our Granite Belt European Smokehouse food in our restaurant featuring Crackling Pork Shoulder and Beef Brisket with Hickory Smoked Bourbon Barbecue Sauce, all situated in natural bushland, just over two and a half hours from Brisbane’s CBD.
We offer a range of accommodation packages for your special occasion or simply a break away from it all.
Girraween Country Inn Ballandean on the Granite Belt Highlands, is one of Stanthorpe’s real country Wedding venues.
The region is famous for its award winning boutique wineries. We would be happy to arrange an Escorted Wine Lovers Tour or Wine and Beer tour.