Mr & MRS Smith Drift House

Had the most wonderful long weekend at Drift House! The room with the fireplace and large balcony was very quiet, spacious and clean. Colleen was a wonderful host and we loved her art work on display throughout the property. The location is excellent, across the road from the beach and boardwalk and a short walk to the main drag. Now, on to the important stuff - the food! Wowwoweee the dinner we had at the on-site restaurant was super delicious and on par with fine dining restaurants in Melbourne. The local octopus dish blew us away and the cheesecake was one of the best desserts we’ve ever had!! The coffee served at breakfast was expertly made to Melbourne coffee snob standards and the food options were simple, super fresh and delicious. Can’t wait to stay again, (mostly to eat John’s cheesecake again!)

Our room was spacious, original, and very comfortable. The welcome and pre-organization was very hospitable and helpful. Breakfast, which was imaginative and delicious, was one of the highlights. I recommend the Staff Breakfast. Dinner was beautiful with local produce and interesting wines to choose from. The owners are very involved and hands-on which adds a lot of charm to the stay. We loved it.

You check in and are made to read the rules as you check in. The room is very nice albeit somewhat impractical. At all times during our stay we felt as if the hotel were doing us a favour and we were an inconvenience. Arrive a little early for breakfast and the lights are left off while we sit there. A real attitude problem from the owners. At dinner a choice of just one desert - equals no choice.

My husband & I stayed 3 nights at the beautiful Drift House. Our room was Suite 2 on the second floor. It has a large living room that has a kitchenette, TV, fireplace & separate bedroom with full bath. It also has a balcony that is the entire length of the Suite. The bed is super comfortable. The service was lovely, but the food was exceptional. The dinner menu has a Spanish tapas theme. The croquetas, the fresh tomatoes with tomato sorbet, the pork meatballs & the fresh fish were all extraordinary….as was the cheesecake! My husband & I have eaten at Michelin starred restaurants all over the world & The Salon was as good - if not better. Hats off to Chef John! We would highly recommend.