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Drift House

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98 Gipps Street

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

Absolutely gorgeous lovely room, lovely dinner, lovely staff

Staff were very pleasant and helpful

Breakfast available
10 mentions

Breakfast was amazing

The friendly staff, gorgeous aesthetic including scent, delicious breakfast incl…

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Bed was comfy

Drift house has a unique style upmarket and very comfortable

Great location
3 mentions

Size of room , quiet location of property , only 6 suites , staff very responsiv…

The location is ideal just a 5 minute stroll in to town

Overview

Offering an outdoor pool and free WiFi, Drift House is located in Port Fairy. Some suites boast a fireplace or bathtub. Set alongside the Moyne River, Drift House is 5 minutes' walk from East Beach. The property is across the road from the Port Fairy-Warrnambool Rail Trail. All suites feature a modern bathroom with a hairdryer and bathrobes. All suites have central heating and air-conditioning. Free parking is included with all accommodation. Drift House is the winner of the 2014 & 2015 'Best Luxury Accommodation category in the Australian Tourism Awards. Drift House is the joint winner of Best Hotel Design in the 2020 Eat Drink Design Awards.

Traveller reviews

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Greg

couple

May 14, 2026

9

Breakfast was amazing

S

susan

couple

May 6, 2026

9

Absolutely gorgeous lovely room, lovely dinner, lovely staff

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Anna

couple

May 5, 2026

9

Beautiful and relaxing stay. Beautiful architecture and thoughtful design. The meal was superb on Saturday night. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.

S

Sabra

couple

April 25, 2026

10

Impeccable

The ambience was perfect

A

Andrews

couple

April 19, 2026

10

Perfect place in gorgeous Port Fairy We’ll be back

The friendly staff, gorgeous aesthetic including scent, delicious breakfast included

S

Simone

couple

April 17, 2026

10

Love everything about the Drifthouse!

M

martin

couple

April 1, 2026

10

Everything. Bed was comfy. Bathroom was beautiful. Dinner was exceptional. Staff were amazing.

A

Alice

couple

March 16, 2026

8

Size of room , quiet location of property , only 6 suites , staff very responsive to emails prior to check in limited time set for breakfast but excellent

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Elizabeth

couple

February 16, 2026

10

The Drift House was a wonderful place to spend a night after a fabulous trip along the Great Ocean Drive!

Drift house has a unique style upmarket and very comfortable. Our room overlooked the road but it was incredibly quiet and we had access to a beautiful balcony. The staff were very attentive and the breakfast out of this world with local produce and great care being taken. My husband and I were disappointed we could only stay one night!! The bed was also very comfortable!

M

Michael

couple

February 4, 2026

10

A jewel

The dinner was simply the best meal I have eaten in Australia.

R

Richard

couple

January 29, 2026

9

Lovely stay and strongly recommend.

Friendly service and large comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast and dinner with imaginative menus.

T

teresa

couple

January 15, 2026

10

Tranquil with kind and generous owners and team

Warm, luxurious and peaceful

M

Matthew

couple

January 6, 2026

9

Very contemporary design but still comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great with a good variety of options using local produce. The location is ideal just a 5 minute stroll in to town.

G

Gail

couple

January 2, 2026

9

Would highly recommend a stay at The Drift House with friendly staff and delicious food

The food was excellent and the best dinner we have had in Australia over the last 2 weeks.

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Linda

couple

December 18, 2025

10

Port Fairy perfection

Everything! The room was stylish and spacious, the staff excellent. The restaurant was perfect - breakfast and dinner.

M

Mike

couple

December 16, 2025

9

Food was fantastic - quality and choice right on the mark.

S

Stuart

couple

November 20, 2025

10

Super place to stay

Style , equipment

D

Décio

couple

October 25, 2025

7

Nicely designed room. Lots of interesting details. The incredible smile of everyone at breakfast service. Truly passionate and making all the efforts to attend to every guest request. The most amazing orange juice I ever had.

C

Chris

couple

October 5, 2025

10

Excellent breakfast and service and a delicious dinner on Saturday night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

L

Lin

couple

September 25, 2025

10

The staff were just wonderful, always so friendly and smiling, which instantly made us feel welcome.

The à-la-carte breakfast truly lived up to its reputation. Everything was beautifully prepared, fresh, and so delicious that we found ourselves eating more than we normally would in the mornings! Our dinner on Saturday night was exceptional with a Spanish-inspired menu that was seasonal, beautifully prepared and presented, and delicious. The location is also perfect, close to everything we needed, which made exploring Port Fairy so easy and enjoyable.

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km)

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Adult only

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor furniture

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Fence around pool, Swimming pool, Heated pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms

Safety features

Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Daily housekeeping, Shared lounge/TV area, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Concierge service

King Suite - 1

This suite features a large terrace, an open fireplace, deep bath, flat-screen TV and a DVD player.

Max 2 guests 47 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King Suite - 2

This suite features a large balcony and an open fireplace.

Max 2 guests 47 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King Suite - 3

This suite features a private, enclosed courtyard with large open fireplace. It also includes a bathroom with both a bath and a separate rain-shower.

Max 2 guests 67 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King Suite - 4

This suite features a large TV projector and a bathroom with both a rain-shower and a separate bath.

Max 2 guests 60 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King Suite - 5

This suite has a terrace. The bathroom has a rain-shower and there is a separate bath.

Max 2 guests 43 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King Suite - 6

This suite features a private, enclosed courtyard and an open fireplace. It has occasional seating and a large bathroom with both a bath and a separate rain-shower.

Max 2 guests 43 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 9, 2024, 8:51 PM

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