Drift House
98 Gipps Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Absolutely gorgeous lovely room, lovely dinner, lovely staff”
“Staff were very pleasant and helpful”
“Breakfast was amazing”
“The friendly staff, gorgeous aesthetic including scent, delicious breakfast incl…”
“Bed was comfy”
“Drift house has a unique style upmarket and very comfortable”
“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
Greg
couple
May 14, 2026
Breakfast was amazing
susan
couple
May 6, 2026
Absolutely gorgeous lovely room, lovely dinner, lovely staff
Anna
couple
May 5, 2026
Beautiful and relaxing stay. Beautiful architecture and thoughtful design. The meal was superb on Saturday night. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Sabra
couple
April 25, 2026
“Impeccable”
The ambience was perfect
Andrews
couple
April 19, 2026
“Perfect place in gorgeous Port Fairy We’ll be back”
The friendly staff, gorgeous aesthetic including scent, delicious breakfast included
Simone
couple
April 17, 2026
Love everything about the Drifthouse!
martin
couple
April 1, 2026
Everything. Bed was comfy. Bathroom was beautiful. Dinner was exceptional. Staff were amazing.
Alice
couple
March 16, 2026
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
Elizabeth
couple
February 16, 2026
“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!
Michael
couple
February 4, 2026
“A jewel”
The dinner was simply the best meal I have eaten in Australia.
Richard
couple
January 29, 2026
“Lovely stay and strongly recommend.”
Friendly service and large comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast and dinner with imaginative menus.
teresa
couple
January 15, 2026
“Tranquil with kind and generous owners and team”
Warm, luxurious and peaceful
Matthew
couple
January 6, 2026
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.
Gail
couple
January 2, 2026
“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.
Linda
couple
December 18, 2025
“Port Fairy perfection”
Everything! The room was stylish and spacious, the staff excellent. The restaurant was perfect - breakfast and dinner.
Mike
couple
December 16, 2025
Food was fantastic - quality and choice right on the mark.
Stuart
couple
November 20, 2025
“Super place to stay”
Style , equipment
Décio
couple
October 25, 2025
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.
Chris
couple
October 5, 2025
Excellent breakfast and service and a delicious dinner on Saturday night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Lin
couple
September 25, 2025
“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.
King Suite - 2
This suite features a large balcony and an open fireplace.
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.
King Suite - 4
This suite features a large TV projector and a bathroom with both a rain-shower and a separate bath.
King Suite - 5
This suite has a terrace. The bathroom has a rain-shower and there is a separate bath.
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.
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