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The Bluff Resort Apartments

4.0 star property

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TV
Outdoor pool
Front of property – evening/night
View from property
Balcony

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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123 Franklin Parade, Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, SA, 5211
  • Place, Encounter Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bluff
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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

Studio, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite

Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, Ocean & Pool View

Studio, Ocean & Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment with Large Bath No Spa

Apartment with Large Bath No Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 126 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Apartment, Ocean View

Standard Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 126 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio With Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite With No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, Ocean & Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment With Large Bath No SPA

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

  • Encounter Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Wright Island - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Petrel Cove - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Bluff - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boulevard Cafe on the lake - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bluff Resort Apartments

The Bluff Resort Apartments offers 38 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 38 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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

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: 4:00 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 - 4:00 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 2:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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
Parking height restrictions apply

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. 543 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy self check in after hours. Studio we had was an ocean view one which was very clean and roomy with the lounge and sleeping areas separated and not all cramped in a little space. Comfy bed, fluffy towels.The view we had from the lounge and kitchenette area was fantastic with large windows to take it all in and, a small balcony to sit and enjoy it all as well. Small clean pool, not too much shade (it was a very hot day when we used it) but nice. Would stay there again in the same type of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at your Resort was fantastic one the best places we have ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great view and friendly staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at the reception. Room was very clean. Bathroom was clean and updated. Our Oceanview Room had a beautiful view of the water and surrounding area. Very private and well designed room with a balcony. Very well insulated against noise. The carpet was a bit worn but still clean. I think they’re in the process of updating. Overall very happy with our stay to the extent that we stayed an extra night than we first planned. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Beate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a studio apartment, nice enough room, a bit dated, no view ( but we knew that) ,usual equipment - dishes, cutlery, toaster, kettle. We found it too far away from the town centre, there's not much there and the beach is not suitable for swimming. The pool wasclosed at 17.00 and had only a few chairs , no sun loungers which was quite disappointing. We ended up driving 20 mins every day to Port Elliott which has a great beach. But for what we paid it was good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Aliki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
room was clean but the lounge was not comfortable it had had its day the 2 chairs were a bit wobbly around the table the staff at reception were lovely
Stayed 0 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Trish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice furniture, great spa bath and view of the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little room, easy to access with flexible staff for out of hours. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, spacious. Lots of slater bugs on carpet on lower level but generally clean. The pool temp very cold even on a warm day. Overall great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from lounge and on the balcony. Convenient little kitchen - had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff. A lovely renovated clean room with a small view. Comfortable with a two seater and a small kitchenette
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay, sunning view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean, lovely view, and easy after hours check in. Lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

A
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant service and experience was second to none Food was delicious and well worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodgers

Travelled with partner
There was clothing left in the wardrobe that absolutely stank of body odour and cigarette smoke when stafff contacted
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very very clean. We were very happy with our stay. Kindest. Eva
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing view, great room also. It's not a complaint but instead this is a maintenance issue, the exhaust fan in the bathroom was a little loud, that is it seems like the bearing is wearing right down. Thank you for the awesome experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, spacious, very good shower, quiet location. Close to the bluff. Friendly reception staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Royt

Travelled with partner
It was quit and peaceful location.was clean and relaxing. Really enjoyed my stay there. It was the getaway I was looking for. Away from hustle and bustle from city life. The sea view was 10/10 and made our stay perfect. Definitely would recommend the the sea view if you were planning to stay at the bluff resort and appartments.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025