Mr & MRS Smith Drift House

The old victorian exterior belies the very modern interior; a huge contrast and very comfortable. In the garden a shared lounge area, as well as a pool. The restaurant does not open every evening, which is a pity, as the food was lovely. Also breakfast was a nice experience. The service was great.

This boutique hotel is simply outstanding. Ultra chic and beautifully designed - the best place we have stayed in Australia. The service is exceptional but also sincere, and the vibe is just very chilled. Food was amazing and location brilliant. Absolutely beautiful.

What a nice little hotel! The small reception area doesn’t give a clue of how nice the room we had was. The place looks like a small house in the back of a garage (the reception). In its back is the common room, which includes six tables for two a smallish sunken living room with a fireplace and, somewhere, the kitchen. This area overlooks a small garden with a pool and some sitting area. We were then taken to our room. A marvellous modernist bedroom (king size), a sitting area, a cupboard that hides a small fridge, espresso machine, a kettle, mugs and small plates, a bookshelf that hides a tv and the most humungous bathroom I have ever seen in a hotel room completes this amazing room. We are told there are six of them, hence the six tables… We had a nice dinner of tapas, a fantastic breakfast and we were gone. I can’t recommend this hotel enough. The gentleness of the owner and her staff, the serene atmosphere and beautiful food makes us regret that we did not spend at least another night there.

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

The reviews already posted will have done a better job than I could do of describing the quality and uniqueness of Drift House. We stayed in apartment 1 (the ground floor of the old house) for only one night which frankly wasn't long enough to truly enjoy the experience. Port Fairy is a great place to visit - combine it with Drift House and your holiday will be made even more special.

My family and I stayed at Drift House and like so many reviews before us, we wish we had stayed longer! We spent 2 days driving the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to Adelaide and if we could do it again we would have enjoyed at least two nights at this amazing spot! Colleen was lovely and warmly welcomed four weary travelers and had us tucked into our rooms and off to dinner before we knew it. The Rooms: The room designs are just so fabulous and unique. We LOVED the doors and how grand they were. The beds were very comfortable and the entire room catered to comfort and relaxation. My one bit of feedback is that I tried to enjoy a bath and the water pressure or maybe the faucet was terrible for the tub. I couldn’t have gotten it half filled in 15min and gave up. The rain shower more than made up for it though. The Food: Wow. Just wow. John is an amazing cook and the dining area is like the rest of the facility, beautiful attention to detail. We shared pretty much everything on the menu for dinner (mostly tapas like food) because it was all so good. Fantastic drink and wine selection. Breakfast was equally delicious with perfectly poached eggs. Yum! Other: The entire facility was just lovely. It was too cold for the pool but there are beautiful gardens and sitting areas and bikes to ride into town if you like. My sister and I did an early morning trip to walk the lighthouse loop which was beautiful. Overall: You simply can’t miss staying at this amazing gem in Port Fairy. I recommend at least two nights to fully enjoy the experience. Thank you Colleen and John and the rest of the staff for making our stay amazing and your commitment to sustainability!

Drift House is honestly one of the best hotels I have every stayed in. The attention to detail in the design and furnishing of the suite we stayed in and the communal salon area is phenomenal. From the welcome at check in to the check out process our stay has been just perfect. The only negative thing is that the hotel is so good I wish we were staying for longer. The breakfast was excellent and the early evening local wine choice was great, if you wanted anything after the owner had gone there was an honesty system in place, which clearly worked really well. We stayed in Suite 5. If you need a couple of nights stay in Port Fairy and you enjoy some exclusive luxury then this is the place for you. We would most definitely stay here when we visit again. A perfect 5* hotel.

What a delight to experience all that the Drift House has to offer…from the moment you receive your keys and enter the suite. It’s an eclectic modern offering…worthy of the drive from Melbourne or Adelaide, or even Sydney. Crewed by a group of young professionals the Drift House makes for a tranquil spot surrounded by a vibrant community by the sea…which is positively refreshing even invigorating after what has been nearly 3 years of harsh COVID restrictions in Victoria. The Suites are a mix of old and new populated by the latest ideas in home and holiday. All the modern conveniences are at your fingertips..and the in-house restaurant is stocked with local produce and fine wines. Looking for a Seachange retreat - put the Drift House at the top of the list.

Great place in a great location. Old world style tastefully modernised. Spotlessly clean and beautiful gardens. Food is excellent and the staff are super friendly and very helpful. Walk to town , the river and the beach. One of Port Fairy’s finest. Highly recommended.