The Wandering Whale Port Fairy | Hostel in Port Fairy

8.9 (730 Reviews) |   24 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  35 Guests
Port Fairy Hostel | The Wandering Whale Port Fairy

24 Bedroom Hostel in Port Fairy

Located in Port Fairy, a 7-minute walk from Port Fairy East Beach, The Wandering Whale Port Fairy provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property has a shared kitchen and free WiFi. You can play pool and darts at the hostel, and the area is popular for fishing and snorkeling. Warrnambool Train Station is 17 miles from The Wandering Whale Port Fairy, while Lighthouse Theatre Warrnambool is 17 miles away.

The Wandering Whale Port Fairy is located in Port Fairy.

This 24 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 730 reviews with the average score of 8.9 . Coming to Port Fairy and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Street parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Darts
  • Tennis court
  • Pool table
  • Beach
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Game room
  • Mini golf
  • Walking tours
  • Canoeing
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Movie nights
  • Bowling
Entertainment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Express check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Children are welcome at this property but are not permitted to stay in the shared dormitory rooms. guests under the age of 17 years can only stay in private rooms and must check in with a parent or guardian. if they are with a guardian, the guardian must present a signed permission slip from the child's parent. this includes children on school trips.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.93
Location:
9.43
Staff:
9.08
Facilities:
8.59
Comfort:
8.75
Cleanliness:
8.76
Laura
Dec 15, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
USA
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Beautiful town. The hostel is an old gorgeous home with wonderful decorations throughout. Felt comfortable. Rooms were spacious and comfortable, big kitchen.
Negative: Everything was perfect!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 20 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
4 Bunk bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
4 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Fan

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Fan

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 15 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Lockers

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 15 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 10 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 16 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Fan

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 7 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Fan

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 40 m2
8 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
King or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 10 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Fan

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Heating, Carpeted, Reading light, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
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