This page will help you find the best places to stay in this great
holiday town on the Mornington Peninsula.
Located just 95 kilometers from Melbourne,
Portsea lays claims to being Melbourne's scuba diving center and Australia's
most affluent neighborhood.
When you visit the area, you will be treated to the sight of
magnificent mansions surrounded by grand gardens.
With resident seals on the beaches, beautiful walks to do, the wining
and dining of the Mornington Peninsula and all the water fun you can
possibly wish for, Portsea is a great holiday town to visit for you.
And rightly so. Portsea is much more than an enclave of the rich! It
can be yours for the taking. Just check out the accommodations below.
From the deluxe to the modest, MyCoastline Coastal
Accommodation appear to have it all. Well, of course,
the rates will vary amongst the four available choices - My
Delgany Portsea, My Portsea Cottage,
My Portsea Escape and My
Portsea Getaway with varying amenities and facilities as
well.
Have the money to spare? Then My Delgany Portsea will definitely be a
home away from home. Think luxury apartments with a heated pool for
those cold nights with your partner and a day spa for self-pampering
after a hard day's work of shopping, sightseeing and sports at nearby
Sorrento and Portsea itself. And the space within the apartment is
simply amazing, like being in the great ocean itself, with a view of
it, to boot!
Want more modest accommodations? Then there are always the other three
MyCoastline Coastal Accommodation types. Although these are more, well,
modest in appearance and facilities, it is still a great way to spend
your holiday in Portsea. More information can be found at their
website.
Portsea Accommodation #2:
Portsea Hotel
If you want country-style living in Portsea, look no further than Portsea
Hotel. Its rooms range from the luxurious (think ensuite
bathrooms with all the bells and whistles) to the modest (think shared
bathroom facilities down the hall). So there is basically something for
everybody.
What you will especially like about the Portsea Hotel is its al fresco
dining area. The waiting staff is efficient, the food is glorious
especially on a warm summer's day, and, best of all, the view from
your table cannot be beat! This must be how the rich envisioned country
living, you might say to yourself: good food, good views, good company.
For families on vacation to Portsea, you can avail of free
accommodations for children under 5 years old! And a full breakfast is
included in the room rate so you don't have to worry about finding
food so early in the morning when all you want to do is burrow into the
sheets. Please visit here for more information.
Portsea Accommodation #3: Bay
Play
The name itself says it all: Let us play at the bay! Bay
Play Retreat offers modest accommodations, sure, but the
rooms are clean, linen and beddings are provided although you have to
bring your own towels. The self-contained kitchen and dining room are
available and the entertainment area is passable.
Then again, who would want to stay inside when you can engage in
outdoor activities? Think of Bay Play as a retreat after your frenetic
activities of snorkeling, sea kayaking, diving, horse riding, surfing
and, best of all, swimming with the dolphins.
You will more information at their website.
Indeed, when you think of the sea for your next getaway, do not forget
to consider Portsea!
It is a haven beside the sea offering locals and tourists alike the
opportunity to live the good life in Victoria, less than 100 kilometres
away from Melbourne.
Whether it is for a weekend or a longer holiday, Portsea is sure to
please.
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