Experience unparalleled luxury on the mighty Murray River.
More than a houseboat, the River Dream Boatel is your private five-star hotel, offering an exquisite escape in beautiful Mildura, Victoria.
"13th Best Houseboat Experience in the World"
– The UK Telegraph
Named No 1 Best Accommodation Mildura 2023
– Escape Magazine – Herald Sun
"Best floating accommodation 2018…"
– The UK Telegraph
"…more akin to a luxury hotel than a houseboat…"
– The Age
"Call it a floating hotel suite, call it the leviathan of luxury – just don't call it a houseboat…"
– Adelaide Advertiser
"Light years ahead of most peoples idea of a humble houseboat…"
Weekend Australian – Barry Oliver
"…floating hotel featuring luxury suites and a personal cinema, among other indulgences."
– Sydney Morning Herald
"The class of boating that merges world class accommodation with the freedom of river cruising…"
– The Courier Mail
"…most luxurious houseboat in Australia…"
– Getaway
"…its operators rightly describe it as being more like a hotel…"
– RACV
"…a new concept in luxury holidays…"
– Inside Out Magazine
"The Boatel is a complete shift from traditional houseboat design…"
– Connections Magazine
"It looks like a transparent Sydney Opera House and is a whole new story in river holidays."
– UK Tatler
"From the deck of the houseboat, the Outback vista is one of layers of reddened ochre sedimentary rock that form the riverbanks and jut up into the cloudless baby blue skies."
– Scotland on Sunday
Embark on an unparalleled Murray River adventure with River Dream Boatel, a worldwide award-winning, five-star luxury houseboat experience. Featuring the sleek and opulent “Indulgence” and “Decadence” our houseboat for hire, boasts five staterooms with private ensuites, this floating resort offers an exquisite escape.
Glide along the scenic Murray River near Mildura, enjoying resort-style accommodations with the river as your backyard. Highly rated by guests and showcased on “Getaway,” River Dream Boatel promises an unforgettable holiday defined by style and comfort.
Contact us via phone or email to secure your booking and immerse yourself in the ultimate Murray River houseboat experience.
With 5 king bed & ensuite staterooms, sleeping up to 10 guests, fully heated and air conditioned, and a spacious, gourmet kitchen, River Dream Boatel is a dream space where you can do as much or as little as you choose.
Explore our extraordinary selection of packages designed to cater to your every desire.
Whether you crave adventure, seek a tranquil escape, yearn for pampering, or enjoy a round of golf, our offerings have you covered.
Delight in family fun or mark that special occasion with us, and unlock a world of unforgettable experiences onboard our luxury River Dream Boatel. Custom Packages are also available, so plan away!
Internationally-acclaimed and globally renowned, River Dream Boatel is widely recognised around the world as one of Australia’s most luxurious five-star floating hotel’s drifting down the magnificent Murray River.
“Had a lovely time on the beautiful Boatel. Great weather, beautiful hosts, gourmet foods, stopped at a few wineries. Beautiful bedrooms all with en suites. Very clean and very comfy.”
“Wooooow 😍 how good was this boat, fabulous 👌 had the most amazing time!!! It’s so spacious and clean for sure I’ll be back, thanks to cheryl she was an amazing host.”
“7 Stars would be more appropriate. Seriously the BEST houseboat experience EVER!!!
The Opulence of the Great Gatzby Era in Modern Boatel Luxury”
“Staying on the Boatel and cruising the Murray River is an unforgettable experience that I highly recommend everyone to feel for themselves!!!
I am extremely grateful to be able to use this beautiful vessel as accomodation for my Murray River Golf Retreats and It always brings a smile to my face when you see people truly appreciating how amazing the Boatel truly is!!”
“We just got off the Boatel. It was absolutely fantastic. Beautiful decor and the kitchen had everything anyone would ever need in it. The bathrooms and bedrooms were spacious and lovely and clean and the bed very comfortable. There isn’t one thing lacking on this boat. Huge BBQ which we used every day. Highly recommend having a trip on the Murray River on the Boatel. Thank you.”
“My husband an I with a group of friends spent a long weekend on Boatel in September 2019. It was amazing! A 5 star hotel on the Murray River! Bedrooms and ensuites are extremely well appointed, kitchen had all you could ask for! Yigal’s 5 star lunch was beautiful. Stunning weather, stunning location and very stunning boat. So much so, my husband is going to book Boatel for his annual golf trip with the boys.”
Book Your Escape
Book your luxury floating accommodation directly with us here at River Dream Boatel.
