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The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Port Arthur motel

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Fireplace
Restaurant
Restaurant
Business centre
Sea View Queen

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
6789 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, TAS, 7182
  • Shipstern Bluff
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port Arthur Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Queen Apartment

  • 40 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden View Queen

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Apartment - Family

  • 40 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sea View Queen

  • 25 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Sea View Queen

Deluxe Sea View Queen

  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sea View Twin

Sea View Twin

  • 25 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Sea View Twin

Deluxe Sea View Twin

  • 3 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the area

Port Arthur

Port Arthur retreat .You'll find Long Bay Conservation Area and Stewarts Bay State Reserve within a 15-minute walk of this Port Arthur motel. Shipstern Bluff and Port Arthur Historic Site are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stewarts Bay State Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shipstern Bluff - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port Arthur Historic Site - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Point Puer - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Arthur Historic Site - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Remarkable Cave - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Port Arthur Lavender - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪1830 Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Ducks Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Port Arthur motel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Port Arthur motel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. This Port Arthur motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Port Arthur Motor Inn

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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The price is CA $115
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Fox Hounds Inn Port Arthur
Fox Hounds Inn
Fox Hounds Port Arthur
The Fox And Hounds Hotel Port Arthur
The Fox And Hounds Inn Port Arthur, Tasmania
Fox Hounds Inn
The Fox Hounds Historic Hotel
The Fox Hounds Historic Arthur
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Motel
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Port Arthur
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Motel Port Arthur

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 275 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality at its WORST
I booked the hotel for the night of 19Dec. Unfortunately, my flight to Tasmania was delay and landed 8 hours late at 930pm. Immediately, after I landed. I called the hotel and was surprise that someone actually pick up the call. I explained to her my predicament and she was kind enough to tell me that she will arrange for an after-hours checkin. She then told me to call her back in 5 min, So I called her 5 min later and the call went unanswered. I called again another 5 min later and again the call went unanswered. In total I called her back 15 times and all no one pick up any of my call. Undeterred, I decide to drove 1.5 hours from the airport to the hotel. The hotel was closed and no one answer the door. I happened to see a light in the hotel office and someone was in there. I shouted from outside and that person suddenly switch off the light and ignore my shouting. I was totally disappointed at how someone can run a hospitality business with such poor customer service. To make matter worst, all the hotel in the area were fully booked and we (family of 4) have to spend the night sleeping in the car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexa

Disliked: Staff & service
Our room was dirty with many dead bugs on the window sill. The floor in the bathroom was grubby and the floors could have done with a sweep. There was no TV according to the owner that was our fault so he sent the waitress to set it up. Insinuating that we were idiots. The restaurant table we sat at had built up grim and needed a serious scrub.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

leonie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was ordinary but the view was amazing. Waking up and going to sleep with water outside bedroom window was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was awesome and quaint. The hotel needs a lot of repair and the water is not drinkable or I wasn’t even comfortable showering in it. There needs to be unlimited drinking water in each room-2 small bottles doesn’t cut it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from our spacious room. Food was good and staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were given a chalet type room, thst could do with a face lift. Saying that it had a lovely view and had a realy comfy bed , i had a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is no door to the kitchen which allows an incredible amount of light into the room in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Glen Osmond

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights whilst visiting Port Arthur. Close to Port Arthur Historical site. Breakfast options were basic but there is an IGA approximately 10-15 minutes drive away to purchase your own breakfast foods. Evening meal was good. Comfortable beds and clean facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brown water from the tap, room floor is extremely dirty despite housekeeping
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The property cannot change the water in the area. However they did a great job.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon, Brisbane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I was disappointed with my stay. Checkin was far from seemless and was informed not to drink the water as it is brown and only good for showering. No where does it mention this on web site. Rooms ok, had a great view but bathroom a bit basic. Front door had large gap under it and all though it was not really cold, i feel aircon would struggle to keep you warm in winter. Dinning was ok but basic pub like. If was ever in the area again I would find another location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wattana

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities on average
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Glen Osmond

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in two different accommodations here... one two-bedroom unit and a single queen (after my husband and his friend left for 3Capes trek) and both were just great. The water in this area around Pt Arthur is not potable city supply, but drawn from the lake, but this was problem at all-- we were supplied with loads of bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth, tea/coffee. The setting is lovely and... history! A character establishment. We had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant- fresh fish and boeuf bourgignon. Want to return! Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We had a nice stay. The main building was not what I expected but overall it was ok. No breakfasts available which was a pain since there is not much around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maxwell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an exceptional view from our spacious room. Thoroughly enjoyed meals from the restaurant. Food was first class.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a night. Only quibble is that the lovely water view was not accessible, needs a door outside
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, was not keen on Lino floor only because of cool weather, limited room in car park to manoeuvre car to park, meal very nice, staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Food at the restaurant was good, heating in the room didn’t heat properly, some power points didn’t work, radiator didn’t work and was falling off the wall, curtains were dated and felt dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024