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Foveaux Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bluff hotel

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A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.
A reception area with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a staircase with patterned steps, and framed artwork on the walls.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and a mirrored wall.
The Foveaux Hotel entrance with a signboard listing beverages and food options.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a mirror, and a wooden headboard.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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40 Gore Street, Bluff, 9814
  • Place, The Lighthouse Gallery
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bluff Lookout
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Ensuite Room with Balcony

A neatly made bed with patterned bedding, a bedside lamp, and a remote control on a wooden nightstand.

Queen Ensuite Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Queen Ensuite Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, dimly lit room with two single beds, a chair, a television, and a desk.

Twin Ensuite Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Bed Ensuite Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window, and a patterned carpet.

King Bed Ensuite Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities

A neatly made bed with a floral quilt, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp on a nightstand.

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Bed Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities

A small, neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Single Bed Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Queen & Single Bed Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bluff

In Bluff .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Lighthouse Gallery and 2 miles (3 km) of Stirling Point with a stay here. Bluff Maritime Museum and Bluff Lookout are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Lighthouse Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bluff Maritime Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stirling Point - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bluff Lookout - 10 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 30 min drive - 23.6 miles

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Age Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Foveaux Dairy - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oyster Cove - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Foveaux Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bluff hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. The business-friendly Foveaux Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Bluff hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Foveaux Hotel offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Bluff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Union Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Foveaux Hotel to the airport?

Foveaux Hotel is 18.3 mi (23-min drive) away from the Invercargill (IVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Foveaux Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Foveaux Hotel.

Does Foveaux Hotel offer free breakfast?

Foveaux Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Foveaux Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Foveaux Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Foveaux Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Foveaux Hotel have a pool?

Foveaux Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Foveaux Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Foveaux Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Foveaux Hotel to downtown Bluff?

Foveaux Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Bluff.

Foveaux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Willard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Proprietor was very helpful and the continental breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old hotel with friendly staff in a location Bluff that was run down with little other facilities in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean accommodation, run by a truly lovely couple genuinely invested in the wellbeing of their guests and the fluffiest cat I’ve encountered in my life. Very convenient if you are traveling to/ from Stewart Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a rare find. Enjoyed the hospitality of host Mike who loves mixing with his guests. Great little house bar and the complimentary continental breakfast starts the day off well. Nothing is a problem for Mike. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, not far from the Ferry, only problem was the stairs, no lift.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mike and Pam were very supportive of guests. Most were one nighters on the way to/from Dtewart Island. Overnight parking while away was a big plus. We wish them well after some tough Covid years.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Good basic room in Bluff

An older hotel run by a friendly American expat. We had a room with an ensuite. Pretty basic but comfortable. Lounge across the hall had coffee and tea making equipment, a long couch and a large screen TV. Breakfast was fruit, cereal, toast, coffee and tee. We picked it because it was close to the Stewart Island ferry. She allowed us to leave our car while on the island for two nights. Very nice! Easy two block walk to the terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is very good if you’re taking the ferry to Oban. It’s a 5 minute walk. The room we were on was hot and a fan would have made it more comfortable. But the owner/manager was very nice and offered us parking for a day while we were in Stewart Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Foveaux Hotel In Bluff

Our stay here was excellent. The ambience was retro with a comfortable home-like feel. Ample space in the lounge to stretch out and watch tv or read a book and the dining area was lovely. The room was a fair size and it was lovely having a private balcony. Our hosts were beyond gracious and went above and beyond in ensuring our stay was perfect. And the house cat Oliver was friendly and fun. There was a takeaway place next door for lunch and it was a short walk down the street to an excellent restaurant for evening dinner. Close to the dock and a small beach and a very short walk to the lighthouse and then a trail walk. Overall our stay was wonderful and we will definitely stay here again if we ever in Bluff again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Friendly family run hotel

Friendly and accommodating hosts. Mike and Pam were very welcoming and helpful. Very comfortable beds. Great location close to the ferry terminal and 30 minutes walk to Stirling Point. Supermarket 2 minutes walk, excellent fish and chip shop right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Owners doing their best. Cold miserable day on arrival & all just seemed a bit bleak. Big thing was no dinner available at nite. Previous reviews praised the meals highly so no word that unavailable when I booked - very disappointing. Bed cosy, heater in room, didn’t like hearing people using toilet in night (must hv been next to my room). Kind owner carried suitcase up stairs & offered me to leave car parked behind hotel. A very basic help yourself breakfast included. Felt very safe, just pretty ordinary for price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GOOD CHOICE OF HOTEL IN BLUFF. CLEAN COMFORTABLE AND EXCELLENT HOSTS
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Making sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Great southern hospitality

Very friendly hosts, went the extra mile to make us welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too expensive.Not worth. This piece.I can live better. No more private space.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly proprietors who really made one feel at home. The facilities were nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The authentic old—style atmosphere accompanied by friendly service and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great old pub.lovely hosts and very warm on a cold day
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Traditional with wonderful people

Superb. Yes, it’s a traditional hotel in the sense that it has shared bathrooms and small rooms, and it certainly has seen the passage of some time. But whatever. It’s great. The people working there take more pride in their work than I have found in a really long time. That makes this place fantastic. I really couldn’t recommend it highly enough for the simple reason that you can feel just how much the people care.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful and friendly hosts. Safe car parking, complimentary breakfast. Property a bit old but new owners making a lot of improvements.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint b&b located right near the Stewart Island ferry. The owners are super friendly and accommodating. My bed was so comfy. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kok Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very basic room with limited power points, but we managed with our own adapters. Nice complimentary breakfast. We were allowed to park at the hotel for our one-night stay at Stewart Island, and the ferry is only minutes walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had been stuck on Stewart Island for one of our nights due to weather and I phoned saying someone stuck on the other side could stay in our place. We found out on our return they had charged them as well as kept our money, not something we do, also told us if we wanted our money back we had to ask expedia,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

Fabulous hotel and owners

This is a great old hotel run by a delightful couple. The meals in the dining room are wonderful. A great place to stay before or after Stewart Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for sight seeing. Across the street from Stewart Island ferry deport. Daily continental breakfast or Café next door for full breakfast and afternoon tea. Excellent dinner menu and food prepared to perfection. I arrived just in time for beginning of the famous Bluff Oyster season. Have to let them know in morning if you will want dinner that evening. Old Hotel from 1930's under new ownership, renovations coming. Has unique comfy atmosphere, very clean, and warm friendly host Mike & Pam.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019