53 Gawler Street, 3305 Portland, Australia
#3 of 39 hotels in Portland
Guests' ChoiceBased on 319 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Free Wifi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 2, 2025
Paul
United KingdomNothing. The only issue we had was with Portland. Finding somewhere to eat in the evening can be difficult in the week so plan ahead.
What can I say… Everything. It’s a lovely restored 110yr old house. Our host was excellent; welcoming & facilitated all we needed. Room (no.1) we had was huge with four poster. Lots of areas to sit and relax with a free glass of wine! A lovely experience, would absolutely return there in the future.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Mrs
AustraliaNothing.
Loved the extra special touches.... beer, wine, water, soft drinks, port, tea, coffee available anytime. Roger and Louis the hosts were very helpful and friendly. Cooked breakfast was awesome value. This has been the bestest BnB we have ever stayed at.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Christine
AustraliaI would have liked to stay longer.
Lorelei is a very special stay. The house is stunning. I wish we had more time just to sit and enjoy its beauty. The room was spacious and super comfy. Roger the host is very friendly. It was so nice to be welcomed more as a friend than a paying guest. The breakfast provided was more than adequate but we paid for the cooked breakfast. It was great value, great quality and kept us going for most of the day. We really enjoyed Portland and our stay at Lorelei. I hope we get to return again soon.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Niclasen
AustraliaClose to town centre Very large room. Great breakfast and atmosphere
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Kerry
AustraliaOutside needed a tidy up
Great Host, the history, nice breakfast included, bed was comfortable, room was cute,Bathroom was great.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Ladida01
AustraliaNothing it was amazing
What a gem of a find, gorgeous old house and conveniently located to everything. Our host Roger was amazing and the amenities were excellent. The room was spacious and the bed was beautiful and extremely comfortable. The extra touches including providing beer and wine and soft drinks and breakfast made it even better value for money. And the cooked breakfast was amazing. I cannot speak highly enough of this place and recommend anyone thinking of visiting Portland to use Lorelei B & B as a stop over.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Mike
United KingdomNothing
Our Host Roger was so hospitable, breakfast was included it was delicious, water and a glass of wine if wanted was offered, a great place to stay with lots of character and a lovely dog too
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 23, 2025
Rohan
AustraliaGreat house great host great spot
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Patrick
AustraliaExcellent location and setting
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Torben
GermanyA beautiful Bed & Breakfast full of charm! The house and its Victorian-style early 20th-century decor are wonderfully preserved. The host was incredibly kind and attentive, making the stay even more enjoyable. The other guests were also very friendly, and there were plenty of lovely conversations in the cozy living room or over breakfast. Another highlight is the stunning Cape Bridgewater, a fantastic beach nearby, perfect for swimming. I was able to borrow beach towels from the accommodation. Here’s a smoother version of your ending: Another highlight is the stunning Cape Bridgewater, a fantastic beach nearby, perfect for swimming (the accommodation even provided beach towels).
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Trevor
Australian/a
breakfast was excellent and the cooked breakfast was made for you by the chef.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
David
AustraliaHost was very friendly and welcoming. A warm day and our host has already put the air conditioning on in the room by the time we arrived. He offered us cool drinks. House was beautiful, clean and well presented, it felt homely. A great breakfast.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 12, 2025
Nancy
United StatesNada
Super cute victorian style home with many amenities. Claw-foot tube, beautiful parlor and dining room. Proper breakfast for only $10. Roger and his retired greyhound race dog, Lou, were amazing hosts. Would definitely stay again and for more than one night!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Aoife
AustraliaWe had a lovely room, really enjoyed having the spa bath. The breakfast was great and it was really interesting to hear the history of the house from Roger (who is a great host). Really appreciated meeting Lou the greyhound and the red wine in the lounge area. Very cosy. Great location in Portland.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 7, 2025
Paul
AustraliaThe shower head could have been a bit stronger.
Great breakfast. Lots of extra snacks too.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Maria
Australiabreakfast provided a great start to our day
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 27, 2025
Kat
AustraliaWe had a fantastic time at this charming bed and breakfast. The host was so welcoming and kind. Our room was impeccably clean, and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was absolutely delicious! We'd definitely like to come back one day.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 27, 2025
Greg
Australiaeverything was great
Great
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 25, 2025
Judith
AustraliaWe were delighted by the quiet location and garden setting. The friendly host made the experience en enjoyable one. He personally looked after us at breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 24, 2025
Chris
United StatesRoger and the Lorelei provided us a wonderful stay in Portland, with an outstanding room including a super comfortable bed. He guided us to a great dinner, and set a very nice healthy breakfast table. Everything in town is walkable from the Lorelei.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 21, 2025
Paul
AustraliaThere is nothing not to like
Gorgeous property, spotless clean, great location, great hosts
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 9, 2025
Karolina
AustraliaI wish we could stay longer!
The house is beautiful and the owner is incredibly kind and welcoming. Our room was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Breakfast was great too - you are definitely getting offered so much more than a regular continental breakfast. Location is great too - close to everything in town.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Melinda
AustraliaLovely accommodation. We paid extra because it was Nye but it was worth being close to the celebrations. It was a short but really nice stay. Host was warm a welcoming.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 2, 2025
Roger
AustraliaVery nice breakfast with a great choice of cereals and juices and lovely bacon and eggs
Stayed in January 2025
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