Drift House

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Elegant escape near East Beach

Luxury guesthouse near East Beach, Drift House boasts individually furnished rooms with premium bedding and sound-insulated walls. Enjoy a delightful breakfast, serene garden, and convenient bike rentals for exploring Griffith Island and Port Fairy Lighthouse.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £268
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Suite One

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bookshelf, and a mirror.

Suite One

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Three

A cozy room with a stone wall, a grey sofa, a round wooden table with a vase, and a mounted artwork.

Suite Three

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Four

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a green armchair, a small table, and a view of greenery through large windows.

Suite Four

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of greenery outside.

Suite Five

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Six

A modern bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with pillows, a chair, and a shelf with books and a plant.

Suite Six

  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Suite Two

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Port Fairy, Drift House is in the historical district and near the beach. Port Fairy Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at East Beach and Griffith Island. Port Fairy Golf Club and Killarney Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like whale watching. Visit our Port Fairy travel guide
Map
96 Gipps Street, Port Fairy, VIC, 3284

What's nearby

  • A white lighthouse with a red door and balcony, situated on rocky terrain by the sea.
    Port Fairy Coastal Reserve
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a calm sea and distant trees.
    East Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A lighthouse on a rocky coastline with a clear sky and ocean in the background.
    Griffith Island
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Port Fairy History Centre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port Fairy Public Cemetery
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station
    23 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    165 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Oak & Anchor Hotel
    4 min walk
  • The Stump
    8 min walk
  • Bank St + co.
    7 min walk
  • The Farmers Wife Harvest Cafe
    6 min walk
  • The Star of the West Hotel
    5 min walk

About this property

Drift House

  • Luxury hotel near Port Fairy Lighthouse
  • Located close to East Beach and Griffith Island, 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 such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, concierge services and smoke-free property
    • Free newspapers
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • More amenities include:
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
    • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is Drift House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift House?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift House on 16 Nov 2026 start from £268, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Drift House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The staff is great. The property is impressive and wonderfully located.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely amazing spot if you are doing the Great Ocean Drive. Loved all the architectural details and the food and service were impeccable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful boutique hotel in lovely seaside town

The hotel is set in a period building, however the interiors are very modern, stylish and stunningly well designed. The service was excellent, and the breakfast (which was included in the room rate) was first class. We ate in the restaurant in the evening which served an excellent tapas meal which is great for sharing. I would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Drift House is a beautiful haven to stay at that is so well architecturally designed and thoughtfully finished! The staff were amazing and so helpful! We cannot wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The greatest staff! Highly recommenthe Drift House!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Boutique hotel. Friendly staff. Great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The boutique hotel is amazing!! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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We stayed for two nights at Drift House in Port Fairy and had a somewhat mixed experience. The accommodation itself is absolutely stunning — beautifully designed, comfortable, and thoughtfully put together. It really feels like a special place to stay. We also dined in the restaurant and the meal was beautiful, with high-quality food and a great atmosphere. The staff we encountered were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. Unfortunately, our overall experience was soured by our interactions with the owner, which left us feeling uncomfortable and somewhat judged during our stay. It’s a shame, as Drift House has so much going for it and is in such a gorgeous location. Port Fairy is a stunning town and well worth visiting. With a different tone set at the top, this could have been an exceptional stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Won

A wonderful stay at drift house, it was just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautifully designed rooms, friendly staff and wholesome locally produced breakfast. We will definitely be back to this gorgeous spot, very relaxing few days
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Six bed roomed property close to all amenities in Fort Fairy. Modern spacious rooms with excellent facilities. Buffet breakfast using locally sourced ingredients. Staff very friendly and helpful . Communication from the property very good. Would recommend staying here if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Rooms are spacious, well laid out, and interesting. Host is very helpful. Breakfasts are great. Walking distance to town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The stay was simply amazing, the property is stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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amazing place to stay

We stayed in Suite 1 An amazing place to stay with a fantastic locally sourced buffet breakfast equal to any 5 star hotel. Rooms are large and well equipped with kitchen, large TV , modern bathroom/ shower and separate bath. Easy walking to harbour and Griffth's Island. Owners are very accommodating and friendly. Absolutely recommend staying here if visiting Port Fairy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Rooms are beautiful. Great design and style. The owners are friendly and attentive. We stayed for 4 nights and only criticism was the sameness of the breakfast offer, but that is a very small gripe in anotherwise first class bed and breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful well thought out accommodation. Very comfortable and clean. John and Coleen excellent hosts and very helpful and informative. Delicious home made breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Port Fairy Drift House

weekend of luxury away from home
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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An absolutely beautiful property and exceptional service. They have paid attention to all the small details that make a stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place to stay after Great Ocean Road

Fabulous place to stay in the nice town of Port Fairy. Beautiful room with a balcony. Good recommendation for dinner. Yoyos in room were excellent. Good continental style breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is one of the most wonderful hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The room was just stunning, with lovely facilities and the bath was amazing. The hosts were fab and couldn’t have done more, you definitely should book this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Make the Drift House your first choice!

The style, peace and tranquility of the Drift House was wonderful. Port Fairy too, is the most charming and live-able, relaxed yet sophisticated and beautiful respite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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El mejor lugar

Sin duda el mejor lugar para un buen descanso y un buen rato. Hotel de lujo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Phenomenal property, beautifully decorated. Large sitting area, very comfortable bed. Amazing amenities. Great location, walk to downtown and restaurants. Do-it-yourself very nice breakfast, good coffee. A great stop after the Great Ocean Road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely perfect. Great location, wonderful host

Loved the detail and the amazing breakfast. Fell in love with Port Fairy and staying at Drift House made it all a fabulous 10/10 experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018