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Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience

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Interior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6968.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

Explore the area

Map
Gold Coast, QLD
  • Popular LocationDoug Jennings Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSea World4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBroadwater Parklands10 min drive
  • AirportGold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)51 min drive

Room options

About the neighborhood

Gold Coast

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Main Beach houseboat, you'll find Doug Jennings Park and Sand Pumping Jetty. Also, The Spit Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Doug Jennings Park - 3 min walk
  • Sea World - 4 min drive
  • Marina Mirage Shopping Centre - 5 min drive
  • Broadwater Parklands - 10 min drive
  • Harbour Town - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Cypress Avenue Station - 8 min drive
  • Helensvale Station - 26 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Dockside Tavern - 3 min drive
  • The Shoreline Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Charis Seafoods - 11 min drive
  • The Grand Hotel - 11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience

Step aboard the newly refurbished luxurious 3 storey, 12 metre, tri-hull boat featuring everything you would expect from a fully self-contained luxury home.

Accommodation includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, lounge with fold-out bed, dining, balconies, walkaround deck and a rooftop terrace. It can comfortably accommodate 6 people overnight or up to 12 people during the day.

Setting the Flotel apart from all other existing houseboats on the Coast is that guests don’t have to worry about operating the vessel, when you arrive it will be anchored in a picturesque location featuring 360 degree water and island views. You will arrive via a cruise on ‘Wander’ a 32 foot flybridge cruiser with light refreshments supplied, through the Gold Coast Broadwater, departing from Marine Stadium Jetty and Pontoon located at Doug Jennings Park in Main Beach.

This is the perfect getaway for those who want the houseboat experience without the hassle and stress of operating the vessel and always having a designated driver. Step aboard to relax with friends and family, enjoy some fishing, swimming, take the supplied tender to shore and explore the nearby islands and all the Gold Coast has to offer or just soak in the sun.

During your stay the host will be close by to help with any issues, including getting more supplies or going on further cruises around the islands.

Property manager

Brett griffin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside only.

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 968.8 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs are allowed up to 15kgs in weight.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: No bucks parties.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12. Note from host: No bucks parties. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience to the airport?

This houseboat is 23.8 mi (51-min drive) away from the Coolangatta Airport (OOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

How close is Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience to the beach?

This houseboat is a short 8-minute walk from The Spit Beach and 3.5 mi (10-min drive) from Surfers Paradise Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience offer free breakfast?

This houseboat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat, but The Star Gold Coast (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience?

Free parking is not available at this houseboat.

Does Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience have a pool?

This houseboat does not have a pool.

Does Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this houseboat.

How close is Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience to downtown Gold Coast?

This houseboat is 5.3 mi away from Gold Coast.

Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and fun getaway
Brett was super helpful and communicative. The boat was well furnished and thoughtfully stocked with supplies any fishing enthusiast would appreciate. If you're looking to get away from the city, this is a fantastic option.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet time away
very different from the normal getaways. Great time together. Had our own little tinny to go exploring in. Just abit over priced
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delilah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stormy Sensation
First time on a Houseboat and hubby and I had the best time ever fishing from the ground deck and then relaxing on the third floor deck with a glass of wine, watching the sunset and then snoozing through the storm on our third nite. Brett was so easy to communicate with and Bailey was so friendly and they have the cutest book of instructions in the houseboat. If you have never been on a houseboat, you should try it. You never know, you might catch Blue Swimmer and Mud Crabs like we did, or Sting Ray like I did on our last morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We had the pleasure of staying on the Flotel to celebrate our birthdays with our dogs. The place itself is beautiful, with modern touches and feels like you’re staying at a luxury hotel on the water. It was like a slice of heaven. Brett was a great host and made sure we had everything to make our stay wonderful. Can’t recommend this place or Brett enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at the Drift Flotel! The sunrise and sunsets where the boat is located are incredible and hanging out on the top deck is very relaxing. Brett is a very accommodating host and was happy to answer any questions we had. Can definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martinique

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to relax and enjoy a peaceful holiday. Everything you need and a great accomodating host. Kids and fur kid absolutely loved the experience, fishing, boating, exploring. We actually relaxed. Just wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022