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The Bluff Resort Apartments

4.0 star property

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Studio, Ocean & Pool View
Front of property - evening/night
Fridge, electric kettle, toaster, dining tables
Balcony
View from property

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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • The Bluff
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Victor Harbor Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment with Large Bath No Spa

Apartment with Large Bath No Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 126 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite

Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, Ocean & Pool View

Studio, Ocean & Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 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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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Encounter Bay

With a stay at The Bluff Resort Apartments in Encounter Bay, you'll be near the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Encounter Bay and 8 minutes by foot from Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Bluff and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kent Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Bluff - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Victor Harbor Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Warland Reserve - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram - 7 min drive - 5.2 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
  • ‪Hotel Crown - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nino's of Victor Harbor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jf & C - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bluff Resort Apartments

Hotel in Encounter Bay with free parking
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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. 491 out of 921 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 921 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 921 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 921 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 921 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

SJ Beasley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pacita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view and spa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place overlooking Victor Harbour

This was a great place to stay overlooking Encounter Bay both during the day as well as the lights at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous panoramic views of ocean and town. Fantastic climb up The Bluff for more spectacular views of coastline. Quiet. Restful. Peaceful. Easy walk to Beach Cafe for pizza.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice room with a hiew
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Maree, Frankston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the site
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place. Felt at home right away. The views are so nice from the unit and the balcony. Great kitchen and friendly staff.,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, far enough away from crowd and traffic yet within a short drive to Victor Harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briony

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property, the views are amazing and the rooms are lovely. We've stayed here multiple times but 1st time in the apartment, rooms are very spacious with a fully equipped kitchen and spectacular views. Would definitely recommend this place and would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice apartment with lovely views. Loved it!😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domenic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place well set up very clean,only negative 2 flights of stairs ,a challenge for old er people
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a view! This place is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the ocean breeze and views from the great balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Except for the very uncomfortable bed our stay was lovely, clean with wonderful views over looking pool and bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merrilee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous views. Really clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas Allan

Great location, but rooms need updating. Stayed previously but not much has changed. Ps kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay - clean, quiet and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool closing at 5 pm was the only grumble ! Everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025