Lorelei Bed & Breakfast

Location: 53 Gawler Street, Portland, au

Star Rating: 9.5 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• 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
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Face masks for guests available
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Golfing on site
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Japanese garden

Rooms Available

• Queen Room with Spa Bath

  The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. This double room has executive lounge access, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Queen Room

  The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. This double room features executive lounge access, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Queen Room

  The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. This double room has executive lounge access, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Charito (9/5): -
• Marc (8/5): -
• Paul (8/5): - Beautiful old house. Spacious room and yummy breakfast
• Murray (9/5): -
• Jo Dansey (8/5): -
• Therese (Terry) (9/5): - Host was great. Easy going and happy to chat and help. Breakfast was great. Very good location and a large room which was also great as the weather was disgusting, so we spent more time in our room than usual on a holiday. We stayed 3 nights and met some lovely fellow travellers over breakfast .
• Nardenne (10/5): Relaxing and convenient - Clean and historical Nothing
• Alan (9/5): -
• P Welch (10/5): -
• Peter Gregory (9/5): Historical interest - It was a house full of history and worked well for an overnight stay. We were welcomed after arriving quite late due to travel delays. Only that we missed the chance to explore the neighbourhood as we were on the move.
• O'NEIL (8/5): -
• Jaana (9/5): -
• Franco (10/5): - La casa è di una eleganza sopraffina. Si percepisce la cura dei particolari in tutto. Roger, l'host, è stato gentile e premuroso. Ottima la colazione ed il caffè. Nulla
• Dan (9/5): - Plenty of options for breakfast and free water bottles were appreciated. Both the Spa Bath and the bed frame were long enough to accommodate me at 6'2.
• Simone (10/5): Best accommodation in Portland - The rooms are so spacious and have the most amazing furnishings. The bed was super comfortable. Had a great night sleep. The old traditional bath was so nice. Great for an end of day soak and relax. Everything was perfect.
• Theo (9/5): -
• Roz (10/5): - The host was very friendly and very generous with the offer of a cooked breakfast. The room was very clean and had everything I needed to be comfortable.
• David (10/5): - We had a great stay. Warm and welcome reception by our host Roger...... charming and interesting building, well located for where we planned to eat etc. Lovely room, large bathroom and great shared spaces within the property. Access to complimentary hot drinks, good value drinks to purchase and a lovely breakfast. Bathroom was a little chilly - otherwise a perfect stay
• Steve hayward (10/5): - Lovely house, lovely room, nice breakfast.Roger was the perfect host.Excellent stay.Very good price for what you get. Nothing.
• Kylie (10/5): - We liked the convenience of the location and having breakfast cooked for us. Also the complimentary water and chocolates were a hit .
• Geraldine (9/5): -
• Antonette Campagna (10/5): -
• Kaye (9/5): A great place to stay - with an old-world flavour! - A lovely old-world experience; everything was set up very well. The breakfast was a delight. The host was helpful and genial. Maybe a bit more lighting in our bedroom - otherwise very enjoyable.
• Action_Jackson (10/5): Exceptional - Absolutely everything about this accommodation was excellent from check-in to check-out. Roger (owner/operator) was very easy to talk to and was also able to answer all my questions about the property. Our room and ensuite were great with a good shower and spa bath - just as the photos depicted. Although no off-street parking, as we were on motorbikes Roger allowed us to bring them into the property via the garden park, making us confident they were safe and secure. Breakfast the next morning was perfect, with many options available. The honesty fridge had a good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options that were reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend this property for any couples. N/A - no negatives at all.
• Laegis (10/5): Charming old House that was comfortable and excellent value for money. The breakfast is a Plus. - House was 112 years old and very large as were the rooms. The house was in very good condition for it's age. A few cracks here and there but that is to be expected in such an old house. The decor was representative of its age and was charming. Bed was excellent and you have the freedom to move around in the guest areas of the house. Wi-Fi was good and we streamed Netflix with no issues. We had the breakfast supplied in the dining room and it was good value for money and was excellent. The Host Roger was very friendly and gave us a brief summary of the History of the house and it's decor. No off street parking but it was a very quiet area so no issue.
• Hans-Jürgen (10/5): Ein B&B wie es besser nicht sein kann. Absolut empfehlenswert. - Top Service durch den Gastgeber. Einrichtung ist einzigartig stilvoll. Das Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen. Nichts
• Bruce (10/5): - A magnificent host who knows the value of good service and facilities. Highly recommended for a stay in Portland.
• Kate (10/5): Charming place to rest your head after a busy day on the GOR. - Roger is a great host! Very kind and helpful. Very comfy bed and well stocked honestly fridge! Beautiful doggie to fuss too! Nothing to dislike.
• Gabrielle (10/5): - Friendly staff, clean facilities and delicious continental breakfast 🙂 It was a great stay🙂
• Birgit (10/5): Ein Traum - So eine kleine Perle - etwas ganz besonderes! Wer hier etwas auszusetzen hat, dem ist nicht zu helfen.😜 Alles so gemütlich und besonders- unterscheidet sich von allen Unterkünften auf unserer Rundreise
• mcbride (10/5): Stylish, and comfortable, period home with a welcoming and gernerous host at very reasonable rates. - A stylish and authentic period home with an interesting history. Roger the owner was a very welcoming and generous host with a breakfast with a range of options included in the cost. In addition the rooms are very reasonably priced given their quality and the beautiful location near the marina which also has an excellent restaurant. The stay surpassed our expectations. I mentioned to Roger I was keen to watch the Matildas game and he thoughfully had the TV left on in the sitting room, so we could view the game when we returned from the restaurant. In addition there was a "honesty box" so we could enjoy a Port while we watched the game ! I very much hope we can stay again - just for longer ! There was nothing we did not like !
• Tomasz (9/5): -
• sue (10/5): I would highly recommend this B&B to stay. Very clean, quiet, very lovely friendly interesting host - Roger was an exceptional and friendly interesting host The old homestead and period furniture made the stay very relaxing A beautiful home cooked breakfast of bacon and eggs and toast were cooked to perfection The lounge room was very relaxing with games, books, TV, tea/coffee facilities available 24/7 NOTHING
• David (10/5): - Roger is the friendliest host we've met at any accommodation we've booked on this site! He has a wealth of knowledge about the region's history, geography and more... Our room was spacious, the bed very comfortable. Roger offered to cook us breakfast but we opted for espresso, müesli and fruit. It's also a short walk into town to restaurants or the supermarket. Can't think of a thing 🙂
• Marie Therese (8/5): A very comfortable older property with comfortable four poster bed and a great breakfast. - Lovely place to spend a night. Great comfortable bed. Close to the amenities. Would recommend.
• Chris (10/5): It was 12 out 10, definitely go back again - Vg the host was very helpful Breakfast was vg i would give 12 out of 10 for the stay.
• Bas (10/5): Fantastisch verblijf als overnachting langs de Great ocean road - Prachtige ruime kamers en zeer vriendelijk personeel. Ontbijt was heerlijk en ruim voldoende. De host is zeer vriendelijk en heel behulpzaam.
• Randall Boyce (10/5): - Very comfortable stay with excellent management. Recommended.
• Iana (10/5): - Чистый красивый дом. Вкусный завтрак. Идеально для ночевки в Портленде.
• xiaoneng (10/5): 感觉舒服 -
• Debbie Stolp (9/5): - The location was excellent. The decor was lovely and made you feel that time had turned back yet with all the necessary conveniences. The fact that it felt like a home but with privacy when you needed was lovely. Roger the host couldn't have been nicer.
• Richard (10/5): Great accommodation with a great atmosphere - It’s atmosphere Nothing worth mentioning
• ALAN (9/5): overall a very nice B&B - the room and overall presentation was very good, breakfast was more than adequate . Host was very welcoming, location was just a short walk to restaurants and pub. nothing
• Susan (10/5): Will definitely stay again!! - Beautiful Nothing
• Pinel (10/5): -
• JTFN (9/5): - Authentiek huis, zeer aardige en behulpzame host. Niks
• david (9/5): -
• JULIE (9/5): - What was offered for breakfast was fantastic. The room was beautiful & the bed was so comfy & having a small bar was a bonus ( you pay for what you drank). Nothing
• Murray (8/5): Very pleasant stay with great host and fine breakfast - Lovely old house
• Trevor (9/5): great host, lovely place to stay - location was close enough to walk to the shops and restaurants, bed and bathroom were great, Rodger cooked a lovely breakfast gardens were a little over grown
• Jason (10/5): - Had everything we needed
• Michael (2/5): - Das Bett war einigermaßen bequem. Es war eine der schlimmsten Unterkünfte überhaupt. Nicht renovierungsbedürftig sondern sanierungsbedürftig. Schmutzig und die Ausstattung abgewrackt. Nur Farbe reicht eben nicht aus. Duschen sollte man sich sparen, kaum Wasser vorhanden.
• Lesley (10/5): Roger was the ultimate host offering over & above with a choice of a cooked breakfast or wine included. Good old fas - Comfy. Beautiful heritage building & great efforts to furnish accordingly. Had lots of federations character & charm Nothing
• Bruce (8/5): Great place for a stay, cosy , warm, friendly and excellent value - Great old charm.. very comfy bed.. great breakfast and host was very accommodating and informative Looks a bit uninviting from the outside.. but hides a character and old charm interior!!
• Kenneth (9/5): Excellent B&B to stay in Portland - Lorelei was a great B&B to stay in Portland. The B &B was a very old spacious home with very high ceilings and very tastefully adorned in that period style. The street was very quiet at night and the room was scrupulously clean. It was walking distance to the Main Street and restaurants . The lounge was lovely place to relax in after a day in Portland. We would be very happy to stay there next time we are in Portland Not too much. I would give it a higher rating (eg 10/10) if the breakfast was a little more expansive and the outside garden and outside house painting were maintained as well as the inside was
• Errol (8/5): -
• Judy (10/5): Charming and atmospheric - Charming b & b, beautifully appointed, great breakfast, attentive host, close to town, best option for a stay in Portland.
• Marcel (10/5): - Das Zimmer war groß und wunderschön möbliert, das Badezimmer funktional eingerichtet und schön gefliest. Das Bett war extrem sauber und sehr bequem. Alles war liebevoll hergerichtet. Frühstückseier und Bacon wurden frisch gebraten und waren lecker. Das gesamte Haus ist sauber und schön eingerichtet. Der Besitzer des B&B ist ausgesprochen freundlich und man fühlt sich dort sehr wohl.
• Alessandro (10/5): - Posizione, pulizia, accoglienza Nulla
• Kathryn (9/5): Great place for an overnight stay or longer if you have the time - Great location, beautiful & spacious room & ensuite. Variety of foods available for breakfast. Informative host with local recommendations & even showed us a koala in the tree out the front of the property!
• Greg (8/5): -
• GEORGIOS (10/5): -
• Janis (10/5): -
• Vanessa Oz (10/5): - Old world and service. Thoughtful delightful extras like cold drinks incl. Wine & snacks. Will definitely stay again Nothing
• Ben (10/5): - Roger was an incredibly hospitable host who made our stay in Portland really memorable. The accommodation was very warm and cosy, and close to the main shops in Portland. Would definitely recommend staying here for anyone visiting the region.
• Bob (8/5): Lovely place - Toast and cereal, perfect. The garden is a bit of an issue after storm damage and insurance welching on the deal!
• Gaynor (10/5): -
• Jeanette (10/5): I liked the ambience and decor - exceeded expectation! - I really liked breakfast being set up in a dining room, and there was everything on offer that I needed. I was happy with everything.
• Peter (10/5): Super. Preis vs Leistung -
• Olaf (9/5): -
• Jeanette (10/5): A lovely place to stay. - Everything was perfect. Everything we needed was provided, clean, comfortable room.Roger, the host was great, providing ample supplies, tea coffee snacks, etc. in the dining room. Nothing ,everything was good.
• Jutta (10/5): - Er ist ein sehr liebevoll eingerichtetes Hotel, der Besitzer ist sehr freundlich. Können wir nur empfehlen
• Lynton (9/5): - Very welcoming, it was quiet and had everything I needed for my stay
• Sylvia (9/5): -
• George (8/5): Great - Meeting new people Bed
• Matt (9/5): -
• Karen (10/5): -
• Tony (10/5): Delightful, restful, warm; a lovely experience in a very beautiful 100 year old home and garden. - Host Roger provides so many complimentary extras - beer, wine, quality coffee and teas, snacks, all 24/7, and a warm fire running day and night. A truly comfortable and welcoming place to stay. The bedroom was spacious with comfortable seating and bed, a well stocked bathroom, abundant hot water and so on. EVERYTHING is to like! Mostly I didn’t like the silly selfish feedback from other guests who seem to want gold class service and products at budget prices. How ridiculous!! If you want top shelf, pay for top shelf. Lorelei is a very affordable option for those on a modest budget and provides the very best I have ever experienced in this price range.
• Oliver (9/5): -
• Irina (8/5): - Location, cleanliness, breakfast. Boardgames in the common living room. The host is also very friendly and accommodating. The only thing that could have been better is the comfort of the bed. I could feel the movement (more than normal on an average bed) when my partner was twisting and turning, so I struggled to sleep.
• Richter (10/5): Ein B&B in bester Lage in Portland - Roger hat uns sehr nett und freundlich empfangen. Auch telefonisch war er gut zu erreichen, um unsere Spätankunft zu bestätigen. Das Zimmer und Bad hat unseren Erwartungen übertroffen. Alles sehr geräumig und sauber. Die Lage ist fantastisch, ein richtig uriges britisches (schottisch) Haus, nahe zur Waterfront. Ein schöner Frühstücksraum rundete alles ab. Das Kontinentale Frühstück war sehr reichhaltig. Parkplatz ist vor dem Haus vorhanden. ---
• Rachel (8/5): -
• Maria (10/5): 10 out of 10, will go again!! - It was an amazing experience from service to bedding. It was really memorable Nothing
• HCS-aus-ES (10/5): -
• Ines (9/5): - Roger war ein sehr angenehmer, liebenswürdiger Gastgeber. Beim Frühstück hat es uns an nichts gemangelt. Man muss sich bewusst sein, dass das B+B ein altes, charmantes Haus ist.
• fumin (10/5): - Everything — the cooked breakfasts, coffee, fruits, cookies, and even the free bottled water. We truly appreciated all the thoughtful touches. The host were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay. Unfortunately, we didn’t get a chance to say goodbye properly when we left, so we wanted to express our thanks this way. Thank you again for your generosity and hospitality. We really enjoyed our time staying with you. None
• Deb (10/5): Great stay, would stay again. - Generous breakfast Everything was great, but the bed was a little hard, not that comfy
• Pamintuan (10/5): -
• Fiona (10/5): - Gorgeous heritage style home walking distance to the main street of Portland. We had the most beautiful room with a super comfy bed, lovely ensuite and plenty of space. The garden is also lovely and there is a large verandah to sit on, as well as a beautiful lounge room and dining room in the house. Everything was provided and there were loads of thoughtful touches. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it. Hosts were lovely and knowledgeable about the local area. This was a great find! Nothing!
• Susan (10/5): Grand old style home full of character, comfort and charm. - Beautiful dining room to enjoy the complimentary breakfast. Nothing comes to mind.
• Roger (10/5): -
• Henrik (10/5): Excellent Bed & Breakfast - This is a true gem. We had a spacious and charming room, the host was very accommodating and friendly, we had a good breakfast and a nice glass of port wine before bed time. I would highly recommend to stay here for a few days if on the road, it is highly worth it. Should we find ourselves back in this little part of Australia, this would be our go-to-place.
• James C Hill (10/5): Awesome weekend - The host was friendly and attentive, the breakfast was tasty, the room was clean and comfortable
• Tim (10/5): Beautiful authentic federation style home with a great host who covered everything to the finest detail - Charming clean comfortable Nothing
• Nijole (10/5): -
• Peter (10/5): - Very comfortable and clean BnB. Old world charm with today's facilities. A lovely sitting room to relax in and a former dining room cum breakfast room with cereals in labled jars, yoghurt, fruit, juice, toast cooked to your liking and proper loose leaf tea if you desire. Do not be put off buy the entrance as a massive tree come down in August. You also have a rescued greyhound to pat if you desire Nothing
• Merron (10/5): Great old fashioned B&B. Highly recommended. - What a nice surprise to find a good old B&B with a host to welcome and farewell. Breakfast was really good and of a quality found at a more upmarket hotel as were furnishings and decor. Had the feel of staying at a large country house . No faults found
• Amy (5/5): -
• Camille (10/5): Highly recommend - Gorgeous place with an amazing vibe and lovely decor. Vegan options for breakfast. Great room. Not much water pressure in the shower, but I guess it is a standard in Australian properties.
• Donald (10/5): It was a pleasant night with a cozy bedroom with a cool bathtub. And the host had wondeful stories. - It was a fascinating house with interesting architectural features. Really liked the circular window in the living room and a really cozy bedroom. And the greyhound is special. Unfortunately the huge tree in the front yard was destroyed earlier in the year. So sad.

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