Douglas Riverside

Hotels
8.9 (193 reviews)
85 Gipps St , Port Fairy , au

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden
Laundry
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Welcoming host
Beautiful location
Cons:
Dated bathroom
Small room

Categories

Cleanliness
8.65
Spotlessly clean and comfortable bed.
Service
9.65
Jane was lovely and warm, and hosts were exceptional.
Location
9.15
Great location within walking distance of town centre and lovely riverside location.
Room Quality
8.15
Dated bathroom; however, rooms were described as comfortable.
Amenities
8.65
Upgrades to annex and whole apartment with amenities provided.
Value for Money
8.65
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Homemade bread, butter, jams, and other treats provided upon arrival.
Overall Experience
9.15
Felt like home; very pleasant and welcoming stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 06:22

Property Description

River Views and Garden Surroundings
Enjoy stunning river views and peaceful garden surroundings at Douglas Riverside, located just 600 meters from Port Fairy East Beach.

Well-Equipped Units
Each unit at the aparthotel is furnished with a desk, flat-screen TV, kettle, and a private bathroom with modern amenities. Some rooms even feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher for added convenience.

Outdoor Activities and Relaxation
Guests can explore outdoor activities like snorkeling, cycling, and fishing in the surrounding areas or simply unwind in the picnic area. Douglas Riverside offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

Book your stay at Douglas Riverside now for a memorable experience in Port Fairy.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 193 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.65
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Elizabeth couple au
8
Pros:

The bed was extremely hard for me

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Bruce couple au
6
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Allyson couple au
9
Comfortable stay in great location
Pros:

Location and amenities

Cons:

A little dated

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller au
10
Perfect
Pros:

Great location , very comfortable, well appointed , just a beautiful place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple nz
9
Pros:

A well equipped room, an easy walk to eateries and marina area.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Anthony extended_group au
10
Nothing to add.
Pros:

Ratings says it all.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Therese couple au
10
Pros:

On arriving early for check-in, we noted that we were only a minute or two walk into the main town centre. We were met by one of the hosts who upgraded us to a beautiful room as the one we had booked wasn't ready. The water views were 180 degrees due to the amazing spacious open style kitchen, dining, living area with and abundance of windows and light.

Cleverly tucked away in the kitchen was a washing machine and a pull out ironing board at the end of the bench. Aside from this it was a full kitchen with dishwasher and coffee pod machine. There was also a bottle of 'gratis' port in with the coffee/tea facilities for those who wanted a nightcap looking at the stars before bed! (Our bed was super comfy and ensuite spotlessly clean as was the entire unit).

One of our hosts, Joe, met us at our door with an umbrella when we let him know we wanted to walk into town for dinner and it was drizzling rain. There were several great options for dining out and many had no availability, they were so popular. We had a fantastic meal out at Sidra Bar and Bistro however, the owners were moving onto a new venture elsewhere so cannot recommend.

Cons:

There was nothing we could fault, other than we couldn't stay longer!

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Joan couple au
9
Would highly recommend Douglas Riverview apts. Our host was great too.
Pros:

A bonus to receive bread, condiments, milk & OJ. Plus chocolates. Location was perfect, with river view. We were fortunate to be upgraded to a 3 bedroom apt as there were 2 of us. So spacious & ideal for entertaining guests🤭

Cons:

Driveway is very uneven, car parking is quite tigh to exit.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Neale solo_traveller au
9
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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TeeCoops solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Mary-Ann solo_traveller au
10
Awesome gem of place, with incredible owners who understand customer service and welcome. Just brilliant. So glad we sta
Pros:

Jane, made us feel so welcome! A beautifully cosy “hotel” room, that felt really homely. Super clean and tidy and well equipped. Central location, short drive to cafes, restaurants and Griffith island.
Jane went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Would highly recommend!

Cons:

A heater in the bathroom would have made that room more comfortable. It was very chilly.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Liz solo_traveller nz
7
Pros:

Lovely big room, very clean and tidy

Cons:

No parking outside our room, had to park on the roadside.
The bed looked lovely but was as hard as a rock

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Great location and a lovely old building

Cons:

Nothing, it's lovely.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Nathan couple au
8
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Carl couple au
10
Relaxing, Well appointed, excellent location. Highly recommended.
Pros:

Excellent location, relaxing. Great rooms, facilities. Friendly accommodating host.

Cons:

All good.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Liam couple au
9
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple au
10
Wonderful spot to stay in Port Fairy.
Pros:

Fantastic location, clean and tidy, and well appointed. Beautiful grounds right on the river.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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David couple au
8
Pros:

Great location on the river and near shops and restaurants. The room was very clean and comfortable.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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FANG NUNG solo_traveller tw
7
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Detlef solo_traveller au
6
Nice breakfast, comfy bed, poor bathroom.
Pros:

Breakfast was good, nice fresh bread

Cons:

Didn't like the bathroom.
This apartment was obviously specially geared for disabled guests. Nothing wrong with that, but it should have been disclosed. In addition, the shower water flow was more like a trickle.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee