10/10 Exceptional
The staff is great. The property is impressive and wonderfully located.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
Drift House
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near East Beach
Near the shores of East Beach, Drift House offers a tranquil retreat with local breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Unwind on the scenic terrace or explore nearby Griffith Island and Port Fairy Lighthouse. Guests have raved about their stay.
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking
Main amenities (10)
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Garden
- Concierge services
- Picnic area
- Free newspapers in the lobby
- Limited hour front desk
- Bike rental
Feel at home (6)
- Refrigerator
- Television
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Coffee/tea maker
$330 nightly
$363 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
Why we love this property
Luxury in history
This historical district hotel delights with a serene garden and curated decor. Luxury accents create an elegant atmosphere throughout this refined space.
Complimentary breakfast
This hotel offers a restaurant where guests can dine on delicious meals. Free local cuisine breakfast adds a flavorful start to each day.
Premium sleep comfort
Memory foam mattresses, premium bedding, and plush bathrobes elevate the slumber experience. Curated decor and a minibar add luxurious touches.
Room options
Suite One
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
- 484 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite Two
Exceptional
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
- 484 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite Three
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
- 646 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite Four
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
- 667 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite Five
Exceptional
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
- 452 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite Six
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
- 452 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood
96 Gipps Street, Port Fairy, VIC, 3284
About this property
Drift House
Drift House puts you just a 5-minute drive from East Beach and Griffith Island. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and local cuisine breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a terrace and a garden.
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Drift House Reviews
Exceptional
10
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.8
Staff & service
10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Absolutely amazing spot if you are doing the Great Ocean Drive. Loved all the architectural details and the food and service were impeccable!
JUSTIN
JUSTIN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Boutique hotel. Friendly staff. Great restaurant
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The boutique hotel is amazing!! I highly recommend it.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We loved our stay here. Our suite was spacious, comfortable and luxurious, and we were warmly welcomed. The in-house dining experience was superb, especially the pre-dinner drinks around an open fire, and chats with other guests. Scrumptious breakfast the next morning was a highlight too. Highly recommend this place!
Bettina
Bettina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful boutique hotel in lovely seaside town
The hotel is set in a period building, however the interiors are very modern, stylish and stunningly well designed. The service was excellent, and the breakfast (which was included in the room rate) was first class. We ate in the restaurant in the evening which served an excellent tapas meal which is great for sharing. I would highly recommend this hotel
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Won
A wonderful stay at drift house, it was just perfect.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautifully designed rooms, friendly staff and wholesome locally produced breakfast. We will definitely be back to this gorgeous spot, very relaxing few days
Lucy
Lucy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Six bed roomed property close to all amenities in Fort Fairy. Modern spacious rooms with excellent facilities. Buffet breakfast using locally sourced ingredients. Staff very friendly and helpful . Communication from the property very good.
Would recommend staying here if in the area.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Rooms are spacious, well laid out, and interesting. Host is very helpful. Breakfasts are great. Walking distance to town center.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The stay was simply amazing, the property is stunning!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
amazing place to stay
We stayed in Suite 1
An amazing place to stay with a fantastic locally sourced buffet breakfast equal to any 5 star hotel.
Rooms are large and well equipped with kitchen, large TV , modern bathroom/ shower and separate bath.
Easy walking to harbour and Griffth's Island.
Owners are very accommodating and friendly.
Absolutely recommend staying here if visiting Port Fairy
Cliff
Cliff, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Rooms are beautiful. Great design and style. The owners are friendly and attentive. We stayed for 4 nights and only criticism was the sameness of the breakfast offer, but that is a very small gripe in anotherwise first class bed and breakfast
Peter
Peter, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful well thought out accommodation. Very comfortable and clean. John and Coleen excellent hosts and very helpful and informative. Delicious home made breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Port Fairy Drift House
weekend of luxury away from home
Donald
Donald, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
An absolutely beautiful property and exceptional service. They have paid attention to all the small details that make a stay memorable.
Stu
Stu, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfect place to stay after Great Ocean Road
Fabulous place to stay in the nice town of Port Fairy. Beautiful room with a balcony. Good recommendation for dinner. Yoyos in room were excellent. Good continental style breakfast
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This is one of the most wonderful hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The room was just stunning, with lovely facilities and the bath was amazing.
The hosts were fab and couldn’t have done more, you definitely should book this hotel!
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Make the Drift House your first choice!
The style, peace and tranquility of the Drift House was wonderful. Port Fairy too, is the most charming and live-able, relaxed yet sophisticated and beautiful respite.
catherine
catherine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
El mejor lugar
Sin duda el mejor lugar para un buen descanso y un buen rato. Hotel de lujo
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Phenomenal property, beautifully decorated. Large sitting area, very comfortable bed. Amazing amenities. Great location, walk to downtown and restaurants. Do-it-yourself very nice breakfast, good coffee. A great stop after the Great Ocean Road.
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Absolutely perfect. Great location, wonderful host
Loved the detail and the amazing breakfast. Fell in love with Port Fairy and staying at Drift House made it all a fabulous 10/10 experience.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing design hotel
Wonderful stay. It’s a beautifully designed hotel, our room (room one) was stunning, clean and incredibly comfortable, with loads of space for us to relax in.
The owners are wonderful a give you amazing tips and suggestions for things to do in Port Fairy and where to eat.
We can’t wait to come back!
Zara
8/10 Very good
Historic house within easy walk of town centre.
Drift House is an historic house in a beautiful wide tree lined avenue, about 7 minutes walk from the town centre. Parking is easy and it has a heated swimming pool. Our room was the entire ground floor of the original house - therefore enormous - and stylishly appointed. A breakfast hamper was provided each morning for us to breakfast in our room, which was superb. The owner made us reservations each night at his recommended restaurants (reservations being necessary). The only criticism was slow, sometimes non-existent, internet connection.
ndld
ndld, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Warm welcome
We were met by Colleen who showed us around the very well appointed room. The space is very cleverly laid out. Every detail has been has been well thought out and provided. The complimentary Breakfast Hamper was wonderful. i highly recommend.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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