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The Bluff Resort Apartments

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Front of property - evening/night
View from property
Outdoor pool
Fridge, electric kettle, toaster, dining tables
TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
123 Franklin Parade, Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, SA, 5211
  • Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • The Bluff
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Warland Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment with Large Bath No Spa

Apartment with Large Bath No Spa

  • 126 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Suite

Basic Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, Ocean & Pool View

Studio, Ocean & Pool View

  • 74 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, Ocean View

Standard Apartment, Ocean View

  • 126 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio, Ocean View

  • 74 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Encounter Bay

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Encounter Bay hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Encounter Bay and Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead. The Bluff and Kent Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Bluff - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kent Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Warland Reserve - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 12 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Crown - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nino's of Victor Harbor - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bluff Resort Apartments

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
The Bluff Resort Apartments offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Encounter Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
The Bluff Resort Apartments offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks and dining tables. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces per unit)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.8 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 1.8 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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bluff Encounter Bay
Bluff Resort Apartments
Bluff Resort Apartments Encounter Bay
Bluff Apartments Encounter Bay
Bluff Apartments Encounter
The Bluff Apartments Encounter
The Bluff Resort Apartments Hotel
The Bluff Resort Apartments Encounter Bay
The Bluff Resort Apartments Hotel Encounter Bay

The Bluff Resort Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 883 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 883 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 883 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 883 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 883 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed studio room with all you could need (mini fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee/tea making facilities and supplies). Surprisingly quiet for a big hotel and a peak season stay. Only thing is the lack of proper black out curtains. Only blinds, which were insufficient to keep light out. So if you're a light sleeper and sensitive to this, a eye mask is essential. Handy parking directly behind the apartments. Be aware there are stairs and no lift to upper levels if you have mobility concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious unit with comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, short walk to the water, clean and comfortable, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely 2 night stay at the property, even though there were quite a number of stairs (interesting given my recent hip replacement but I managed). Apartment was fairly clean and very comfortable. There was no view from our room but that didn’t matter to us. There was no milk in the fridge (to accompany the complimentary tea/coffee) but a quick trip to reception fixed that. The pool was nice (not very deep) but could do with more shade options. Pool towels were readily available and a used towel tub was next to the tables, which was nice. Staff at reception were friendly and very accommodating. Parking was easy and access to the property was simple. The nearby Whalers Inn restaurant also had wonderful staff and lots of dining options. Overall, a wonderful stay and we will definitely come again. Location is beautiful and nice to be a bit away from the hustle and bustle of more touristy areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff Clean and affordable Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Reshal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Paid for a spa room but found the spa had a dirty ring around it. Comment from reception was "oh I'll let housekeeping know ". Very average!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is great…property is a little tired and needs some TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay No problems encountered except tv initially wouldn’t tune but fixed quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very accommodating. Only negative would be lack of a lift and having to haul luggage upstairs. Otherwise excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheng

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appreciation
The room we booked was not cleaned and upon advising the receptionist she upgraded to the next level. We felt so bkessed and grateful to her as we had travelled for a while to get there and had an early start the next day. Great customer service and problem solving on the spot. She was lovely and kind, respectful and took responsibility. Not alot of people do these days. What a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the bluff with view of encounter bay n victor h
The apt was v good- looks recently renovated. Bathroom new finish was excellent. The original building is dated n we were located on the second floor had many steps to get to it. But once in there on the balcony looking at the sea n view , all is forgotten. Kitchenette had everything needed to cook a meal. Parking under the building in allocated space. A little squeezy if car next door doesn’t park in their space
View of encounter bay
Sunset colours
View from second floor apt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very modern and clean. When booking be aware some rooms do not have any views so just check but our room was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Very good stay, staff excellent, room v good parking good all happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony, Modbury Heights

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The coastal view was very good but the rest was average. We didn't get the room that we booked (common problem apparently) and neither Expedia nor the Bluff seemed to care. Of course it cost extra. Staff service was non-existent, and the accommodation was a bit remote out of Victor Harbor. Messy roadworks made for a disappointing stay. I won't be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views and access to walking trails
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The actual room itself was very nice. We paid for a room with "no view". We weren't expecting to be looking at a brick wall. We tried to find somewhere else on the property to sit outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather. The only outdoor area to sit was the pool area, which was only open bw 9am and 5pm, when most people are out exploring. I found the photos on the booking site to be quite misleading compared to our actual experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024