Accessibility

Accessibility at Boat Harbour Jetty B&B

Enjoy the best accessible stays in Port Albert, Gippsland

The three accommodation studios were custom built around our existing home in order to maximise the harbour view from each individual studio whilst incorporating as many accessible features as possible.

In our ongoing commitment to accessibility & inclusivity, Boat Harbour Jetty B&B has completed the Quality Tourism Framework  Accessible Tourism assessment.

This detailed document that outlines facilities, equipment and services available to ensure a welcoming and comfortable stay. 

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. 


What is the difference between each Studio?

  • Studio 1 is a "ground level" room. It has 2 steps up to the entrance deck. There is a handrail on the left hand side going up to the deck.

  • Studio 2 is a "ground level" fully step free room. It has been built to Australian Standard AS 1428.1 - see further details below. Please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can help make your stay as welcoming and comfortable as possible.

  • Studio 3 is upper level room and has an external staircase leading up to the entrance deck (8 steps, a landing and then 10 more steps).  

Property Accessibility:

  • All pathways and car parking areas are completely flat with small crushed rock topping

  • All pathways and car parking area feature sensors lights to enable safe passage at night

  • Hosts Mark & Sharon live onsite and are easily contactable throughout your stay 

Studio 1: 

  • Two steps up to entrance deck with handrail on lefthand side (going up)

  • Open plan studio with no internal steps 

  • Wall light switches have gentle LED backlighting 

  • Dimmers on all internal lights 

  • Sensor nightlight in bathroom

  • Fully carpeted studio

  • Tiled ensuite bathroom

  • Large walk-in shower 

  • Exterior deck lights

​Studio 2  

  • Rear ramp access with handrails both sides

  • Additional wide step access to front deck with handrail on RHS going up

  • Wide opening slider door (940 mm opening)

  • King bed with easy access from right hand side

  • Bed height 610 mm

  • Bathroom door 900 mm wide

  • Accessible toilet with grab rails

  • Accessible hand basin & tapware

  • Roll-in shower entrance 1120 mm wide 

  • Shower chair available on request

  • Hand held shower head

  • Open plan studio with no internal steps 

  • Wall light switches have gentle LED backlighting 

  • Dimmers on all internal lights 

  • Sensor nightlight in bathroom

  • Fully carpeted studio

  • Tiled ensuite bathroom 

  • Exterior deck lights 

Please scroll through photos to view Studio 2 in more detail. 

Studio 3 

  • Studio 3 is situated above Studio 2

  • External staircase up to entrance deck

  • Handrail on one side as pictured (left hand side ascending)

  • Staircase has (from bottom to top) 8 steps, a landing, 10 steps

  • Open plan studio with no internal steps 

  • Wall light switches have gentle LED backlighting 

  • Dimmers on all internal lights 

  • Sensor nightlight in bathroom

  • Exterior deck lights on balcony 

  • Sensor lights on staircase

Accessibility Accreditations Quality Tourism Australia