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Douglas on River

85 Gipps Street, Port Fairy, Victoria 3284, Australia
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Paris, France
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

My 87 year old father and I had 2 fabulous days and nights here and it was a spectacular success. I just wanted to hang out at the property in the sun, lie on the grass outside beside the river, read, relax and drinks cups of tea, but the old boy had us doing lots of walks and sightseeing and... More

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thedouglasPortFairy, Front Office Manager at Douglas on River, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Hi Ro It was absolutely lovely to have you and your dad (Bruce) stay with us. How fabulously well you get on and how damn sprightly he is!!! We are thrilled you took the time to write a positive review of your stay and would love you both to return at some time in the future. Port Fairy offers wonderful... More

London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

My partner and I stayed here for one night during our trip along the Great Ocean Road. The owner, Shane, was very friendly and helpful, giving us tips for dining, wines and walks in Port Fairy. Our room was clean and pretty, with a lovely big bed and quiet surroundings. We had no view but this was fine, given the... More

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thedouglasPortFairy, Owner at Douglas on River, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Dear Kevin Cheers, thank you for your time to review our Norfolk Pine room, I'm so happy that you enjoyed our special little village, I hope the weather has started to warm up in the UK for you. regards shane More

Brisbane, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

we stayed there with last week, we were welcomed with open arms by shane and felt immediately at home! great spot to stay, very relaxing, enjoyed every moment! the rooms are not 5 star with all the bells and whistles but felt comfortable and homely highly recommend staying here!

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thedouglasPortFairy, Owner at Douglas on River, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Dear Catherine. Thank you for your review your cheque is in the mail !! : ) only joking yes at the end of the day everyone needs to go to work each day to pay the bills but we are so very lucky to live & work in such a lovely place & to have great people such as yourselfs... More

Adelaide, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This is a novel accommodation for us - four independent buildings on one property - the owners in the original Douglas House, the road side rooms, the garden rooms and the river view rooms. We booked a "special" through a hotel website thinking we were getting the more expensive river view room by its description but we did not. We... More

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thedouglasPortFairy, Owner at Douglas on River, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Dear Barbara What a lovely message , Sandra & I were delighted you so enjoyed your two days relaxing by the Water in Port Fairy, the positve feed back has made our day, we look forward to greeting you on your return. kind regards shane More

Adelaide
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

My husband and I stayed in the Garden House for one night on April 7th. On check-in, we were given a very warm and friendly welcome, then shown to our room in the Garden House which has a communal kitchen, lounge and dining area shared by occupants of two other rooms. The main street is only a short walk away... More

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thedouglasPortFairy, Owner at Douglas on River, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Dear Catherine thank you for your feed back we take your comments on board, we are sorry that our Water side rooms did not appeal to you. regards Shane More

Melbourne
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

My husband and I spent two nights here last weekend. One night was a gift and we chose to stay a second night. The location WAS superb. The service also was great , a charming friendly, helpful and welcoming staff member Sandra. The website and brochures however described the river front rooms as stunning and that one could lie in... More

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Arrowtown, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Wow, what a find. My wife and I were on a road trip taking in Melbourne, the Great Ocean Rd and The Grampians. We hadn't booked for this night and had planned to stay in Warrnambool, so glad we chose to drive the extra 20kms or so to Port Fairy. Great staff, couldn't be more helpful. We had room 6... More

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thedouglasPortFairy, Front Office Manager at Douglas on River, responded to this review
27 March 2013

Dear Mike and Catherine What a fantastic review and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us at the Douglas. We strive to ensure that each and every guest is informed about what Port Fairy offers and provide them with information regarding restaurant/cafe options for meals, places to see and visit and options for long and short walks.... More

Christchurch
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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

A very good B&B experience. The concept of sharing breakfast with other guests was great. The location was very picturesque and relaxing. Our room was comfortable and had all the amenities that were required. We only stayed one night and regret not being able to stay longer and explore the area. A neat seaside town which we will recommend to... More

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thedouglasPortFairy, Owner at Douglas on River, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Dear Guests thank you for your time to write your comments , yes Port Fairy its no suprise we are the winners of the " Most Livable community in the world under 20k people" tell your friends we would love to see them & show them all the lovely sights. kind regards shane More

Ocean Grove, Australia
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Port Fairy is full of charming historic buidings and this is what Douglas on River is. If you need a break this place is a very relaxing spot to stay, comfy bed, very quiet at night and a well provisioned breakfast hamper to start your day. Take a short stroll to town and you are spoilt for choice with a... More

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thedouglasPortFairy, Owner at Douglas on River, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Dear Chris & Margot Thank you very much for your kind review, I had a lovely time chating with you , it really does make our day to have such positive & friendly guests to enjoy the setting we have here at Douglas on River. safe travels we hope to see you soon. kind regards shane More

Adelaide, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

my husband and i were extremely delighted with our stay at Douglas on River. We had a Norfolk Pine Room and found it very comfortable. When we arrived, the receptionist greeted us very warmly and did not hesitate to give us advise on local attractions. If you stay here i must recommend you take the 'Breakfast Basket' as it was... More

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thedouglasPortFairy, Manager at Douglas on River, responded to this review
12 March 2013

Dear John and Marcia Thank you both very much for your positive feed back we great apprciate your comments which we use to strengthen our customer service skills. we look forward to seeing you again in Port fairy. kind regards Ali , Shane & Sandra More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Douglas On River Port Fairy, Victoria
Address: 85 Gipps Street, Port Fairy, Victoria 3284, Australia
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Region: Australia > Victoria > Port Fairy
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Wheelchair access
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Ranked #4 of 13 B&Bs / Inns in Port Fairy
Price range (per night): $116 - $191
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in town and on the tranquil Moyne River, Douglas on River offer a fine selection of 6 Bed and Breakfast rooms, family apartments or motel style accommodation, restaurant & shops are within a few minute's walk as well as the wonderful ocean & wharf area. Enquire today to see why Douglas on River is so special. Port Fairy The winner of Livcomm international award as "The most livable community in the WORLD under 20k population 2012." Come and say hello. ... more   less 
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