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The Caledonian Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Port Fairy with a restaurant and a bar

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Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, WiFi
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, WiFi
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Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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41 Bank St, Port Fairy, VIC, 3284
  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Port Fairy History Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Griffith Island
    ‪17 min walk‬

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Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, WiFi

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Port Fairy

Located within a 5-minute walk of Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio, The Caledonian Inn is within a 15-minute stroll of Port Fairy Coastal Reserve. This 12-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • East Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Griffith Island - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port Fairy Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 23 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blake's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Take Away - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lemongrass Thai Port Fairy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Time & Tide - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Star - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Caledonian Inn

Motel in Port Fairy with a restaurant and a bar
The Caledonian Inn features free WiFi in public areas and an ATM. If you decide to drive, there's free parking.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs. Beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include refrigerators and coffee makers.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Caledonian Inn?

The Caledonian Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to The Caledonian Inn?

This motel in Port Fairy is within a 10-minute walk of Port Fairy Coastal Reserve, Moyne River, and Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio. You'll also find East Beach and Port Fairy History Centre less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Caledonian Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does The Caledonian Inn have a casino at the property?

No, The Caledonian Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Caledonian Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Caledonian Inn?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Caledonian Inn have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Caledonian Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Caledonian Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Caledonian Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Caledonian Inn though service animals are welcome.

Does The Caledonian Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Caledonian Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Caledonian Inn.

The Caledonian Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 155 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to shops etc. Comfortable room with nice bathroom. Very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great located property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint but modern updates
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale, Edmotnon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and room. The stump pub was excellent and very busy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice rooms avoid the food.

Rooms have clearly been refurbed, but it’s almost like they ran out of money half way through… original sinks stay, no usbs by the bed, etc. Comfy place the night though, although I would say avoid eating in the attached pub… this was my lamb roast dinner… nope not a child’s portion but the one they served me. Ironically saw a locals roast go out to him and the plate was full. Clearly not valuing guests… Couldn't be bothered to argue in a busy pub, so walked to the nearby BP service station and got something to fill me up!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a very nice surprise and much better than my expectations. Importantly, the bed was very comfortable with good pillow selection and the food at the pub attached was also excellent. The room was simple but had been refurbised so it was very well set up and included everything I needed for my stay. I've tagged this place as my preferred accom next time I'm in Port Fairy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Denbigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced, quiet & good food in the pub!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For being Victoria's oldest licensed hotel at almost 200 years old, it's held up extremely well. Pros: Reasonably priced per night, staff were very friendly, walkable to town centre with many unique shops close by. Food in the restaurant was the usual pub fare, however, be careful when ordering the chicken parma. They were MASSIVE. They could easily be shared by two. Even nearby tables were laughing at how big they were. Cons: Bathrooms are odd. Tiny. The shower stall was sunken about 4 inches (10 cm) below ground/grade. We have no idea why, but an accident waiting to happen getting in and out of. Easy to trip and fall if not looking. The shower head was also very low. One of average height would need to bend down to get under it. Otherwise, a lovely stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No negatives. Enjoyed our stay, perfect location, comfortable room, friendly service and staff, great food in the bistro, will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Caledonian Inn has done a great renovation. We loved the furniture. Our room was tiny, but had everything we needed. We loved eating at the Stump.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Stopping at an historic hotel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal place to stay

This place is great - very quiet, great rooms, clean and attached to the best pub and restaurant in town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very central and had a nice old pub with good food attached . Bed was super comfortable and sheets were crispy and white .Good shower .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pinal

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in via the pub is odd especially when it's busy. Fortunately we were there on a Sunday so closing time was 10pm. Had it been a saturday I can imagine the area would be noisy. Being in the room right next to the garden was fine for us. Room was good for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Caledonian is an interesting old pub, but the rooms are near the outside beer garden so the music was able to be heard until late on Friday and Saturday nights. The staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024