The Customs House Port MacDonnell

4.0 star property
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Exterior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Policeman's Residence) | Terrace/patio
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Policeman's Residence)
Apartment (Post Office) | Beach/ocean view
Apartment (Post Office) | Laundry

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
3 Charles Street, Port Macdonnell, SA, 5291
  • Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum
    2 min walk
  • Port Macdonnell Golf Course
    9 min walk
  • Tide Espresso Bar
    1 min walk
  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    37 min drive

Room options

Apartment (Post Office)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Policeman's Residence)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds OR 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum - 2 min walk
  • Cape Northumberland Lighthouse - 4 min drive
  • Feast's Classic Car Collection and Memorabilia - 5 min drive
  • Fairy Penguin Colony - 5 min drive
  • Blue Lake Reserve - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Periwinkles Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Parade Fish Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bobs Breakwater Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Pizzaria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bradley Smoker - ‬6 min walk

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 100-cm smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine

Policies

Payment types

Important information

Property is also known as

Customs House B&B Port Macdonnell
Customs House B&B
Customs House Port Macdonnell
The Customs House B B
The Customs House Macdonnell
The Customs House Port MacDonnell Bed & breakfast
The Customs House Port MacDonnell Port Macdonnell

The Customs House Port MacDonnell Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henricus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. Customs house felt luxurious and was very spacious, with high ceilings) and comfortable to stay in with its old world charm. The breakfast basket was delicious and more than we could manage. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it.
We really enjoyed staying in this beautiful historic place. Emma was wonderful, the suite was spacious and comfortable and the history was interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous building and great host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was wonderful and the location close to the beach and jetty was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A fabulous building and location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolutely gorgeous property to stay in. We loved the history of the property combined with the comfortable and spotless accommodation. Our biggest regret was we only booked for one night as we could have stayed a few nights and explored all the fabulous sights in the area. I would highly recommend this property for families.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customs House is a grand European style building in an Aussie coastal town. The apartment has been renovated beautifully. It is located close to the eateries and a short drive to Mt Gambia.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Port MacDonnell.
A very comfortable and enjoyable place to stay. Would definitively stay there again. Nice to stay in a building with such history.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique well appointed accommodation in an interesting historic building. Comfortable lounge area with gas fire. Upstairs bed separate from the rest of the rooms made for a good nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly host. Bed was beautifully comfy, shower was warm and the dressing gowns were super- cozy. We especially enjoyed the fire place on the cold, wintery nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay it is a beautifully restored historic building however 1 bathroom & toilet in the same room was a little difficult at times and there was only 4 of us staying i can't imagine 6 people being able to cope with the lack of bathroom facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location Beautiful presentation of a significant historical building with all the mod cons Included
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived late after a long drive sightseeing from Apollo Bay. We were greeted by the very friendly, nice, and helpful owner - Grant who showed us our large, clean, nicely remodeled, historic building. We stayed in the Postman’s suite which had 3 large bedrooms, kitchenette, parlor, 1 bathroom, laundry, wood burning stove, and more. It is huge. Had an amazing dinner at The Barn that night, about 20 minutes away, then returned to our comfortable beds for a deep sleep. The heaters worked well to create toasty rooms, and we enjoyed a wood fire in the morning as we ate breakfast. If your looking for a standard hotel, this is not it. If you’re looking for a special experience with history, that is comfortable, and is well cared for, this is for you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maritime history experience
Imposing building with a sense of history - the former policeman's residence was very comfortable but fly screens might be required to keep those pesky mozzies away. The friendly owners were on hand to ensure everything was right. Well equipped to make a memorable stay. Lovely café/restaurant just a very short walk away. Definitely recommend visiting the maritime museum across the road and the site of the old lighthouse at Cape Northumberland towards sundown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highest Quality accom. excellent beach location.
Host Emma was very friendly and made one feel most welcome. B&B in easy walking distance to eateries, drinkeries and beach. Very classy place !!

8/10 Good

Clive, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay on the Coast after a long drive
Great hotel to use after or before Great Ocean Road trip.

10/10 Excellent

Hongyu, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great stay
Include everything we wish as a hotel, really comfort bed and a huge lounge. Modern style kitchen and good brand cookware. No wifi, but who cares, we can see the sea through the window.

10/10 Excellent

Ash, Stawell, VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort at Customs House
The B&B was absolutely beautiful with hosts to match. The apartment we stayed in was very comfortable and nicely decorated. Fantastic views from all windows. The second bedroom was set up to entertain the kids, a fantastic find and we'll be sure to bring the kids next time!

8/10 Good

Joan, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Delightful; Hair products etc in the bathroom would have been good.

10/10 Excellent

suzanne, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Amazing; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Pristine; Highly recommend