About this property

Historic Setting: Victoria House in Portland offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and garden views. Additional amenities include bathrobes, free toiletries, and work desks, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining and Services: A continental or full English/Irish breakfast is served daily. The property provides private check-in and check-out, a lounge, concierge service, and daily housekeeping. Free off-site parking is available. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling in the surrounding area. The property is highly rated for its garden, history, and culture, and the friendly host adds to the overall experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • FREE parking!


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Guests who stayed here loved

Dylan
Australia Australia
Wonderful lady who works there, very polite and helpful!
Cat_r
Australia Australia
The Victoria house is a fantastic old building that has been renovated. The rooms are large and well appointed. The hosts were very friendly and helpful with local information.
Leanne
Australia Australia
This is definitely one of Portland's best B&B accommodations. The property is just beautiful, well maintained with perfect restorations to its age. So much history and photos of days gone by. Mandy is the lovely hostess. Lilly the dog and Puss the...
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This is a heritage property and history about the place made for an interesting stay. Mandy was a great host. The guest lounge with port & fruit cake was an unexpected bonus and the little garden was delightful.
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The restoration was beautiful and a wonderful cozy place to stay
Matthew
Australia Australia
Thoughtfully equipped room that made the best of the inevitable compromises of a 170+ years old building. Terrific location for sights and shopping. Very comfortable bed. Good daily service. Superbly maintained garden and very affectionate dog...
William
Australia Australia
Great vibe with so much history and warmth. The drawing room with the fire is my favourite feature where we just sat and chatted. Thanks for accommodating our special needs Mandy. A wonderful experience.
Kevin
Australia Australia
Great location and comfortable well equipped room.
Michael
Australia Australia
The house was so beautiful, it was cosy and inviting the TV and fridge were very appreciated
Holly
Australia Australia
Lovely room. Heater was put on for us so the room was nice and warm.

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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Managed by Mandy & John

Company review score: 9.7Based on 447 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We really enjoy making our guests feel at home and share our knowledge of the area.

Property information

Experience the charm of one of Victoria's oldest heritage listed properties. Free street parking. At Victoria House you can enjoy the friendly atmosphere circa1853-56, fully restored Georgian private hotel of historical importance. Relax in our guest lounge with comfy armchairs, piano and complimentary Port, Sherry and fruitcake in front of the open fire, or in the relaxing sun-room with books and magazines provided. We have a lovely sunny breakfast room overlooking the garden with a choice of continental, cooked, or if early departure a breakfast basket is available on request. We offer free WiFi throughout the house. We are a short stroll from the foreshore of Portland with its Marina, the Information Centre, cable tram, Botanic gardens, indoor pools & a great range of cafes and restaurants. The shopping precinct is in the block behind us with evrything you may need. Hospital - 2 blocks away. In front of our grassy foreshore, the busy marina is home to pleasure craft and keen anglers chasing after the Tuna and other plentiful catches. Whales visit us in the winter, even within the harbour itself.

Neighbourhood information

Portland is a true working port and there is always something happening. Commercial fishing, crayfish boats tie up at the pier, we have a variety of commercial ships handling logs, wood chips, livestock, fertiliser and aluminium. Unloading the wood chips is a site worth watching! The Botanic gardens offer magnificent displays of roses and dahlias in season. Explore the town on our Tram, and learn something of our history. Mary Mackillop story- ask us. Discover more of our maritime history at the Visitors Centre including a whale skeleton to see. Visit Treloars' Roses, the Strawberry Farm, Cape Nelson lighthouse, Cape Bridgewater - home to our large seal colony, the blow holes, the petrified forest walk & the kids will love the enchanted forest. Wildlife is not limited to seals. Portland has a large Gannet colony. You may well see a Koala strolling along the street, often in our back yard !! We have a great self guided (with a map!!) historic buildings walk in the local cbd. Take time to explore our township, the birth place of Victoria, the history, galleries and natural beauty. Locally based Budj Bim aboriginal group offer tours thru ancient heritage sites. A lovely peaceful place. Plenty to see & do to make your visit here a great one.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast available at the property for US$18.73 per person, per day.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 09:00
  • Cuisine
    Continental • Full English/Irish
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House rules

Victoria House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Victoria House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.