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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Great location
Stylish rooms
Cons:
Limited storage in rooms
Misleading self-checkin process

Categories

Cleanliness
9.46
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.93
The staff were very friendly and helpful, making guests feel welcomed.
Location
9.97
The location is ideal just a 5 minute stroll into town.
Room Quality
9.42
The room was stylish and spacious.
Amenities
9.45
Amenities provided a great sense of style and comfort.
Value for Money
9.41
Excellent quality of food and service makes it worth the price.
Food and Beverage
9.96
Food was excellent and offered a great variety using local produce.
Overall Experience
10
An indulgent escape with excellent service and dining.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:14

Property Description

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 168 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.46
Service: 9.93
Location: 9.97
Room Quality: 9.42
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 9.41
Food and Beverage: 9.96
Overall Experience: 10
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Maria • couple • au
10
Pros:

Gorgeous accomatdation and a lovely breakfast

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
M
Monica • couple • au
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
R
Ross • couple • au
10
Pros:

We loved everything

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • couple • au
10
A perfect escape
Pros:

Everything! Madi was simply a lovely host and could not do more to ensure we had a fabulous time. It’s in a fantastic location for fabulous walks or grab the complimentary bikes as we did and go for a ride. The breakfasts and dinner were also superb

Cons:

Nothing - it was fantastic

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Lina • couple • au
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • au
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
L
Larry • couple • us
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Location

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
L
Lee • couple • au
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • au
10
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay would love to return and stay a little longer.
Pros:

From the moment we arrived Maddie was amazing. She was super friendly, very welcoming and a wealth of knowledge on all things local. The Drift House itself was beautiful, ultra comfortable beds and linen, everything you need was there.
Jose and Maddie prepared a wonderful breakfast too.

Cons:

We only got to spend one night .

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ekkel • solo_traveller • au
10
Brilliant short stay in Port Fairy
Pros:

The excellent, friendly staff
The stylish interiors
The super comfortable bed
The generous breakfast
The wood fire in the cosy sitting room

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • au
10
Pros:

Everything, the staff were amazing.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • bm
9
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Dale • couple • au
10
All the staff have a way of making this special, amazing, so good we just booked another stay soon
Pros:

The Breakfast was amazing had different food each day never dissapointed, simplicity to perfection, location let you walk to everything in the town, perfect.

Cons:

Stay was to short

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Annora • couple • gb
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • au
9
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing

Cons:

Would have been lovely if the fireplace was able to use.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • nz
9
Pros:

Absolutely gorgeous lovely room, lovely dinner, lovely staff

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • au
9
Pros:

Beautiful and relaxing stay. Beautiful architecture and thoughtful design. The meal was superb on Saturday night. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.

Cons:

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!

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Sabra • couple • au
10
Impeccable
Pros:

The ambience was perfect

Cons:

Nothing,
but if I was to be picky, the big key ring.
I presume so you don’t lose it.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrews • couple • au
10
Perfect place in gorgeous Port Fairy We’ll be back
Pros:

The friendly staff, gorgeous aesthetic including scent, delicious breakfast included

Cons:

Would be nice to have open fire working

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Simone • couple • au
10
Pros:

Love everything about the Drifthouse!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee