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Drift House

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Suite Three | Terrace/patio
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Point of interest
Suite Two | In-room dining
Suite Four | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Drift House provides a quiet getaway near East Beach with thoughtful touches like local breakfast and in-room WiFi. Visitors can relax on the scenic terrace or take short trips to Griffith Island and Port Fairy Lighthouse—both worth the journey according to previous guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Suite Two | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Suite Two

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Six | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Suite Six

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Five | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Suite Five

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite One | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Suite One

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Three | In-room dining

Suite Three

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Four | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Suite Four

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
96 Gipps Street, Port Fairy, VIC, 3284

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Griffith Island - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Port Fairy Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 23 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rebecca's Cafe & Ice Creamery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wharf @ Port Fairy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lemongrass Thai Port Fairy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pelicans - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Time & Tide - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Drift House

Luxury hotel near East Beach
Located close to Griffith Island and Port Fairy Lighthouse, Drift House provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's breakfast consists of breakfast provisions that guests must prepare themselves.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Drift House Port Fairy
Drift Port Fairy
Drift House Port Fairy Victoria
Drift House Hotel Port Fairy
Drift House Hotel
Drift House Apartment Port Fairy
Drift House Apartment
Drift House Guesthouse
Drift House Port Fairy
Drift House Guesthouse Port Fairy

Frequently asked questions

Is Drift House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Drift House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drift House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Drift House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drift House located?

Situated by the sea, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Beach and Griffith Island. Port Fairy Lighthouse and Port Fairy Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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