Business Details
Your Beach House Awaits at Portsea Hotel
Since 1876, Portsea Hotel has stood as an iconic seaside destination on Australia's breathtaking coastline. Our establishment offers a unique blend of accommodation, dining, and event hosting, all framed by panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay. With rooms and suites designed in European nautical style, we provide guests with a tranquil escape just 1.5 hours from Melbourne. Our culinary offerings showcase pub classics and seasonal dishes crafted with local ingredients, while our beer garden and multiple dining spaces cater to both casual and special occasions.As custodians of this historic venue, we prioritise creating memorable experiences through our commitment to quality, service, and the natural beauty surrounding us. From intimate stays to large celebrations, our team ensures every visitor feels the timeless charm of this coastal landmark.
Services
Accommodation
Dining
Weddings
Event Hosting
Happy Hour
Sunday Roast
Seafood Pop-up
Live Music
Gift Vouchers
Online Bookings
Highlights and features
- We offer 148 years of hospitality experience in Australia's coastal tourism sector
- Our menus feature seasonal dishes sourced from local Mornington Peninsula suppliers
- We provide diverse event spaces with uninterrupted Port Phillip Bay vistas
- Our accommodation combines European nautical design with modern comforts
- We're strategically located near world-class wineries and coastal attractions
Services
Accommodation
Our 47 rooms and suites offer European nautical styling with modern comforts. Choose from standard rooms to luxury bay-view suites sleeping up to four guests. All bookings include access to our panoramic dining areas and proximity to coastal attractions. Rates include GST with full payment required at booking.
Dining
Multiple venues serve pub classics and seasonal dishes using local Mornington Peninsula produce. Enjoy seafood at Shelley's pop-up, carvery lunches, or champagne pairings. Our beer garden offers CBCo brews with bay views. Open daily for breakfast through dinner.
Weddings
Host ceremonies and receptions for up to 150 guests across our function spaces. Packages include bay-view venues, custom menus, and accommodation blocks. Our team coordinates logistics from catering to dcor, ensuring seamless coastal celebrations with onsite coordination and AV equipment.
Event Hosting
Host corporate events, birthdays, or private dinners in spaces accommodating 20-150 guests. Features include AV equipment, custom catering, and dedicated event coordinators. Bookings include access to our beer garden and priority restaurant reservations for attendees.
Happy Hour
Enjoy discounted drinks Monday-Friday 3-6pm in our beer garden and bar. Current promotions include $7 CBCo Goldy pints paired with $24 chicken schnitzel meals on Wednesdays. Seasonal cocktail menus feature local Peninsula spirits and wines.
Questions
How do I book accommodation at Portsea Hotel?
Book directly through our website or contact us at (03) 5984 2213. Full payment is required at booking with 30-day cancellation notice needed for refunds.
What's included in your room rates?
Rates include GST and feature queen or king beds, Scandinavian furnishings, and ensuite facilities (except standard rooms). Complimentary access to dining areas and event spaces.
Can I host a private event at the hotel?
Yes, we offer multiple function spaces for weddings and events. Contact our events team via [email protected] or (03) 5984 2213 for capacity details and package options.
Are dining reservations required?
Bookings are recommended for the Longshore Room but not required. Our beer garden operates on a first-come basis with online reservations available for groups up to 10.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept AMEX with a 1.65% surcharge, along with major credit cards. Cash payments are also accepted at our Portsea venue.
What nearby attractions are accessible from the hotel?
Within 10 minutes drive you'll find Portsea Back Beach, Mornington Peninsula wineries, breweries, and coastal walking trails. Complimentary local transport information is available at reception.
Reviews (6)
Vi Vi
Jan 25, 2022
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The view is incredible and thats why you go here. Food is reasonable pub food, what you would expect at any pub bistro, decent wood fired pizza. Service okay, had to ask twice for one of the beers we ordered and so it came almost at the end of our meal. Not sure about the QR code menu thing, a bit impersonal and then it asks for a tip upfront which I did leave, but isnt the point of a tip being that its placed at the end depending on service? All in all a nice place to eat but a few tiny annoyances.
Mary Penco
Jan 25, 2022
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Beautiful location but the pizza kitchen seriously need to communicate better with the staff. The poor waitress was totally disregarded by the pizza chefs when she was constantly asking after our order! We waited one a half hours for two pizzas! Great food but beware if ordering pizza you order may get left behind.
Brad Horne
Jan 21, 2022
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We ordered stake which was nice but for $48 I would have expected better. The gravy was pretty much not there. Our local pub does better. The salad that came with the steak was sooooo bad it was made up of lettuce and radish that's it and fries.
Gazielle
Jan 16, 2022
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Absolutely love this place! Such a vibe in the summer time! The service is prompt and the staff are so friendly and welcoming, even their COVID marshall was super kind! Food is never a disappointment and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!
Asha Dalidakis
Jan 13, 2022
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I came around the start of the new year (2022) covid was currently very impactful and spreading a lot and lots of staffers were unable to work. The man who took us to our seats said they had lost 25 staff and his apologies if things were slow. Although lack of staff the food came very quickly and we barely had to wait and the food was delicious. The staffers were so nice and their covid protocols made me feel safer, I will definitely come again.
Jon Chua
Dec 27, 2021
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A great place for lunch or afternoon drinks in Portsea. Well-ventilated, spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas with friendly staff. Pizza was ok. But we enjoyed the setting more than anything. Looking forward to come back some day for the sunset!
