Drift Flotel - Luxury Houseboat Experience

Gold Coast, Queensland
$398 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home House Boat

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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 our Bowrider. You will be departing from the Jetty 300 Marine Parade, Labrador, opposite the Aqua building.

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 22 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 969 Sq Ft (90 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Rooftop Terrace Terrace
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: Smoking Is Allowed Outside Only.

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Paul

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Great experience, Brett was fantastic, location A1. Family ejoyed the 4 days relaxing about the boat.

  • Martinique

    Submitted Jun 12, 2022

    Stayed Jun 1, 2022

    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.

  • Julie I.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2026

    Stayed Jan 24, 2026

    We stayed over Australia Day weekend and had a blast! The kids can't wait to stay again.The Drift Flotel was in a great location and swimming at the nearby sandbanks were easily accessible. We were pleasantly surprised to see the dry dock attached which made it so much easier to moor our own jetski and small boat. Brett was very friendly and easy to communicate with. He came out to us within 15 minutes when we had a minor issue.The kitchen was well stocked including little bits & peices that came in handy. Somethings were a little worn but overall a great stay.

  • Lindsay L.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    The Drify Flotel is a great place to go and chill in the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater.

  • Heather D.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    Amazing location and set up for the houseboat. Views are amazing. Host was friendly and a great communicator. We had our own boat so didn’t need host to transport us or take us anywhere. We had pretty good weather while we were there. Loved the top deck. Arrived after it had been raining so carpet on the second level was saturated. The first 24 hours we could not get our feet dry. The lounge where our son was going to sleep was on that carpet and the throw on it was wet from the floor. It also smelled strongly of dog. That area was pretty much unusable so my son and daughter had to top and tail in one of the beds. This really shouldn’t be listed as ‘sleeps 6’. All carpet smelled like wet dog. We bought food that we couldn’t cook because the facilities did not allow it. No oven, cooktop didn’t work, cooking appliances caused the battery to beep. There is a BBQ, which we used.Overall we made do and had a nice time. I think if the ad was more realistic, our expectations wouldn’t have been so high. It’s a great concept and was a great experience but it was not luxury.

  • Wyn L.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Excellent communication with Brett. Very quick at responding to questions etc.Relaxing time on the houseboat. Boat is very clean and neat. The only concern is abit maintenance issue but other then that was very enjoyable.

  • Bethany S.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    We stayed on the Drift Flotel over Christmas and it was such an awesome experience. The weather was perfect and the vibes were pumping. The views to the Gold Coast were spectacular and the sunrises and sunsets were amazing! Brett contacted us a couple of days before to organise where to meet and was available for any questions during our stay. The boat was more spacious than we were expecting and was the perfect size for the 4 adults and our Cavoodle who came too. The tender came in handy for picking up one of our guests who arrived a bit later and for taking our dog to the shore for toilet stops. We enjoyed the sound system and TV in the upstairs bedroom which was easy to connect to. We loved our floating home away from home and highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique holiday experience!

  • Maria H.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Oct 27, 2024

    Great experience from first communication with Brett (host) to back on land. Highly recommend if being on the water and accessing idyllic beaches with small or larger groups is for you - look no further than Drift Flotel

  • Aimee and Evan P.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    First - Brett the host is a great guy. Easy to communicate with, honest and on time with everything. The Flotel - wow! Spacious, clean, the views!!, no neighbours, and better decked out than most hotels. We had three little kids and the safety was great. There was no chance of kids falling overboard. Life jackets available, use of power boat was appreciated. Would stay again and would definitely recommend. Thanks Brett.

  • Tiabei H.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    We had a lovely relaxing weekend on the drift flotel. Enjoyed the amazing sunsets and sunrises. There was plenty of space for our family and although there were a couple of maintenance issues during our stay it didn’t impact our experience. Everyone in the family loved it!

  • Meaghan B.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    Flotel was PERFECT for our group to enjoy the houseboat experience without any hassle of manoeuvring the boat! Brett was approachable, accommodating and friendly, providing us with a boat tour and answering our questions both prior to and during the trip. The decor was stunning. The location was great. The top deck and kitchen/dining area were brilliant - if only we had lucked out with better weather! We're looking to book again - it's not an if, but a when! Thanks for hosting, Brett!

  • Sylvia L.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2024

    Stayed Mar 29, 2024

    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.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$398+
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