Drift House

Name: Drift House
Address: 98 Gipps Street, Port Fairy, au

Location: 98 Gipps Street, Port Fairy, au

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Luxury by the River

Riverside Retreat: Nestled along the picturesque Moyne River, Drift House offers a tranquil escape just a short stroll from East Beach. Indulge in suites featuring fireplaces and bathtubs, perfect for a cozy evening in.

Modern Comforts: Each suite boasts a sleek bathroom with premium amenities, along with central heating and air-conditioning for your comfort. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and free parking during your stay.

Award-Winning Excellence: Experience luxury at its finest with Drift House, a proud recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including 'Best Luxury Accommodation' and 'Best Hotel Design'. Book now for a truly unforgettable stay.

Important Information

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Adult only
Lower bathroom sink
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
Food delivered to guest room
Process in place to check health of guests
Face masks for guests available
Delivered food - securely covered
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Golfing on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Private picnics
Wine release events
Japanese garden
Secured parking
Bicycle-friendly property
Vegetarian menu options available
Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Rooms Available

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 Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Shower chair
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Chocolate or cookies
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Suite Two

1 King Bed
484-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony

Layout - Separate sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Memory foam bed and premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hand-held showerhead
- Low-height counters/sink
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- Bed sheets not available
King Suite - 4

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

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Chocolate or cookies
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
King Suite - 5

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

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Chocolate or cookies
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
King Suite - 1

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

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Chocolate or cookies
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
King Suite - 2

This suite features a large balcony and an open fireplace.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Chocolate or cookies
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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 Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Chocolate or cookies
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

Greg (9/5): - Breakfast was amazing Would have been lovely if the fireplace was able to use.
susan (9/5): - Absolutely gorgeous lovely room, lovely dinner, lovely staff
Anna (9/5): - Beautiful and relaxing stay. Beautiful architecture and thoughtful design. The meal was superb on Saturday night. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. The bathroom could have had another light around the mirror. It was a bit dark. maybe an outdoor shower to wash off sandy bodies and feet. A sauna would be a wonderful addition after an early beach swim!
Sabra (10/5): Impeccable - The ambience was perfect Nothing, but if I was to be picky, the big key ring. I presume so you don’t lose it.
Andrews (10/5): Perfect place in gorgeous Port Fairy We’ll be back - The friendly staff, gorgeous aesthetic including scent, delicious breakfast included Would be nice to have open fire working
Simone (10/5): - Love everything about the Drifthouse! Nothing
martin (10/5): - Everything. Bed was comfy. Bathroom was beautiful. Dinner was exceptional. Staff were amazing. Nothing.
Jennifer (9/5): -
Alice (8/5): - 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
Tim (10/5): -
K (8/5): -
Karen (9/5): We’re looking forward to returning - It’s a small stylish haven with great service, food and location Difficult to fault.
Richard (9/5): Lovely stay and strongly recommend. - Friendly service and large comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast and dinner with imaginative menus. A little traffic noise as our room at front.
Françoise (10/5): Emplacement, personnel et séjour au top - Hôtel avec un accueil très agréable et professionnel
Nina (10/5): Amazing !!! - Individuelles guest house mit unglaublich gutem Essen Unser Zimmer direkt an der Straße war ein wenig laut
teresa (10/5): Tranquil with kind and generous owners and team - Warm, luxurious and peaceful
Andrew (8/5): -
Helena (10/5): - Frühstück super, Zimmer grosszügig Alles sehr gut
Margaret (10/5): -
Andreas (10/5): -
Matthew (9/5): - 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 (9/5): 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. There were not enough shelves/drawers to unpack our suitcases
Linda (10/5): Port Fairy perfection - Everything! The room was stylish and spacious, the staff excellent. The restaurant was perfect - breakfast and dinner. Nothing
D.R. (10/5): - Prachtige kamer, ruim en licht. Heerlijk bed, prima ontbijt.
Mike (9/5): - Food was fantastic - quality and choice right on the mark.
Louise (8/5): -
Dirk (10/5): -
Graham (9/5): -
Ingrid (10/5): -
Stuart (10/5): Super place to stay - Style , equipment Little
Kyle (10/5): -
Tony (10/5): -
Simon (10/5): -
Décio (7/5): - 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. The description is a bit misleading, positioning themselves as a luxury boutique hotel. I don't expect a Self checkin by getting a key from under a pillow in a hotel. That's something I expect in an Airbnb. The aggressive house rules, for example stating a 100 dollar per hour fine for not checking out until 11am. It even states that it's charged in fractions of 15m. I understand you want to make sure guests checkout on time, but this is definitely not the way to achieve this. Especially if you want to mark yourself as luxury hotel. Luxury is about detail. What I expect is that you do your best to accommodate the guest needs, and sometimes (maybe often times) you would easily be able to accommodate a late checkout. Never I saw an hotel stating fines by the minute for a guest being late in their chores. Furthermore, there is a 10 dollar fine if you leave any plastic bottle in the room after checkout. While I understand the intention this is the opposite of what anyone can define as a luxury experience.
Michelle (10/5): -
Nicole (10/5): -
ROBERT (8/5): -
Chris (10/5): - Excellent breakfast and service and a delicious dinner on Saturday night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Alison (8/5): -
Giuseppe (10/5): -
Monica (10/5): -
Peter (10/5): A beautiful accommodation ensured an indulgent stay. - The breakfast and dinner were both excellent. A great sense of style to the facilities and the staff went out of their way to ensure everything went smoothly. Nothing, it was an indulgent escape.
Amelia (10/5): Most amazing stay. Can’t wait to come back -
Gabriele (10/5): -
Peter (10/5): - Boutique hotel. Friendly staff. Great restaurant
Gilles (10/5): very relaxing - breakfast was great nothing
Sharon (10/5): Come stay it’s a treat worth giving yourself - The welcome we received was first indication that we’re in for a treat. We stayed in the second floor suite with a balcony. So beautiful comfortable and just divine. Breakfast was so delicious next morning served by Marley. She was a delight. Loved a short but very sweet stay. Would have loved to have dinner as the menu looked delicious but wasn’t being served on our stay. Another time. Nothing everything was perfect.
Sharon (8/5): -
Nick (10/5): A wonderful experience, staff were treasures , food was fabulous. - Beautiful architectural aesthetic, incredibly comfortable, & relaxing ambiance. Nothing
Mcclellan (10/5): Exceptional -
Rosanne (10/5): Exceptional -
Stuart (10/5): A unique hotel in a wonderful location to explore Port Fairy and nearby attractions. - Big comfy and functional room. Great breakfast and helpful staff. Nothing.
Shannon (10/5): Fantastic place to stay with great service - Modern and trendy
Daryl (10/5): Thankyou for a great few days - So relaxing , all the little touches, the beautiful salon and fabulous staff who were so warm and caring . Great breaky The room we had was massive everything massive but the bathroom was not in proportion
Susan (10/5): We would come back again! The accommodation was fantastic and staff were very friendly. - Beautifully designed and lovely balcony. Nothing.
Edmonds (10/5): Exceptional -
Jane (10/5): We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to our friends. - Breakfast was great and the staff were so lovely and helpful.
Walter (10/5): Exceptional -
Lloyd (10/5): Exceptional -
Anita (10/5): Exceptional -
Olivia (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing experience! 100 stars. Everything was exceptional the staff, food, the rooms and the overall stay. We will definitely be back.
JUSTIN (10/5): - Absolutely amazing spot if you are doing the Great Ocean Drive. Loved all the architectural details and the food and service were impeccable!
Simone (10/5): Relaxing escape - Beautiful room and location to enjoy Port Fairy. Helpful staff and beautiful breakfast included. Facilities were excellent. Charming restaurant and food.
Sam (9/5): Superb -
Claire (10/5): The Drift house was the loveliest hotel we stayed in on our 5-week trip to Australia with the best food of our trip too. - The property was beautiful and had been lovingly restored, but with all the modern facilities we needed.
Mary (10/5): Great staff, amenities, location and restaurant…highly recommend! -
Luff (9/5): Superb -
Cook (10/5): Exceeded expectations! Port Fairy is very special too. - Fantastic design, modern amenities, truly delicious breakfast and dinner, very kind and friendly staff. Loved the location too.
Jenny (9/5): Interesting decor, generous super comfortable suite. In house dining excellent for dinner and breakfast. - Lovely staff, great location, restaurant excellent and generous suite. Not an inexpensive stay
Graham (10/5): Short stay en route to Melbourne from Adelaide via the great ocean road. Port fairy is beautiful and the hotel luxurious - Everything!! Beautifully decorated thoughtfully done. We also had evening meal which was exquisite. Nothing
Kim (10/5): - The boutique hotel is amazing!! I highly recommend it.
Michael (10/5): Wonderful in all aspects - Dinner was fabulous, staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was well designed and very comfortable . Breakfast was great - all in all Drift House was wonderful
Stuart (10/5): Amazing property - a great way to relax and unwind in a very quaint and picturesque town. - Each room was uniquely decorated, very thoughtful design touches - it's a beautiful place to stay. The food was also delicious, and the staff and owners were attentive and thoughtful. Amazing place to stay!
Alida (10/5): Stunning ! Hope to return - Stunning architecture and fit out, spotlessly clean , great location, friendly and helpful staff Nothing !
Andrew (10/5): Colleen killed it! Suites, Food&Drinks - Colleen killed it!! Adrift with her luxurious vogue living rooms, intimate dining space with fabulous dishes and drinks Fire went out and difficult to relight fire.
Michelle (9/5): Delightful boutique hotel in a charming seaside town - perfect for lovers of the finer things - Port Fairy is a delightful town and you can’t go past this charming old house thoughtfully updated with a funky design and all the latest luxuries. It met our expectations in every way. If you are a fan of super comfy beds, Drift House has you covered. Location is great too - walking distance to everything, including the surprising MerryJig Inn where we enjoyed a scrumptious dinner. Colleen was a welcoming host and the Drift House breakfast included was delicious. Highly recommend a stay.
Anna (10/5): Exceptional -
Debbie (10/5): Exceptional - Everything. The staff, the food, the room , the position and the design Nothing
Felix (10/5): Exceptional - Delicious food and outstanding accommodation Eveything was more than perfect !
Stewart (10/5): Excellent staff ,couldn’t have done more for us -
Emilie (10/5): Exceptional -
Russell (9/5): Excellent room with helpfu and attentive staff - Spotlessly clean and well located property. Breakfast was excellent Nothing
James (10/5): Lovely facilities and welcoming staff created a wonderful environment for us to stay and enjoy going back - Easy access to property and car park right next to the accommodation Didn’t stay long enough but next time will book for longer
Wai (8/5): Very good - The facade is heritage but the interior is modern and comfortable. There are only 7 rooms which makes it more intimate and homely. The dining room is not open every day of the week and I missed the opportunity to taste the food from the restaurant.
Cate (10/5): Drift House was lovely, beautifully decorated, warm and welcoming. The team were very friendly. -
Kylie (9/5): Superb -
Paul (10/5): Can’t recommend the Drifthouse highly enough! - Beautifully detailed, relaxed and every detail thought through. N/A.
Carolyn (10/5): Totally relaxing in a beautiful space - Our room was so creatively architectural & very cool ! The fit out was unique and came with everything we needed to have a romantic weekend away ! Madi was a delightful hostess . Nothing
Jennie (10/5): A wonderful short stay in great location. Beautiful room with many little touches to make our stay memorable. - The service was fantastic. Wa and friendly. Location is great.
Sean86 (10/5): boutique hotel with many personal touches and outstanding cuisine - if you are travelling the great ocean road and you are looking for an extraordinary boutique hotel experience, drift house is the way to go. the rooms are large and designed with attention to detail, forming part of what feels like a little design campus in port fairy. the dinner we had at the hotel was outstanding, as was breakfast. we received the friendliest and most personal treatment from maddie, and it almost felt like leaving a friend after only two days. a lot of personality and effort went into drift house, which is first and foremost an asset. however, at times this led us to feel that we had to adapt or hold back as guests a bit.
Bettina (10/5): - 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!
Linda (8/5): Very good - Good choice Of food. Nice setting for the dining area
John (10/5): Exceptional - Superb accommodation and staff
Ken (10/5): Exceptional -
Matthew (9/5): Wish we'd been able to stay longer! - Delightful property and wonderful hands on team. We were fortunate to be there on an evening when dinner is served - not to be missed.
Mimi (7/5): Good -
John (8/5): Very good - Breakfast options were good though no real options to add with exception of an additional boiled egg or so. A low level LED night light in the toilet area would have been good. I take one with me for easier movement
Peter (9/5): Lovely romantic getaway - Great design. Very comfortable and stylish.
James (10/5): Exceptional hotel with superb service - Everything it was outstanding and the service was exceptional Nothing
Suzanne (9/5): Very lovely property with a good breakfast - Lovely property, interesting layout and great breakfast Nothing they can do about it, but it is a fairly noisy location. Just street noise and you can hear the people walking around upstairs.