Drift House, Small Luxury Hotel and Dining Room

Guests love Drift House for its beautifully designed suites that blend heritage charm with contemporary luxury. Highlights include open fireplaces, freestanding baths, large balconies, kitchenettes and serene, spacious rooms. The location gets rave reviews too, with easy walks to the beach, boardwalk, river and the town centre. Breakfast is repeatedly praised as innovative and delicious, with favourites like the Staff Breakfast and expertly made coffee that meets Melbourne standards.

The on?site dining is a standout, with Spanish?inspired plates in The Salon or The Kitchen using local produce. Reviewers rave about dishes like croquetas, bunuelos de bacalao, chorizo, local octopus, beetroot with blue cheese and caramelised walnuts, pork meatballs, duck and the much?loved cheesecake. Excellent wines, warming cocktails in the sunken lounge and attentive service round out the experience. Several reviewers mentioned John and Colleen for their warm, hands?on hospitality, and also praised Maddy and Marley for their friendly, thoughtful service.