The Bluff Resort Apartments

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Studio, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 797 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, Ocean & Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 797 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment with Large Bath No Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1356 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1356 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Apartment with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6

Studio With Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Suite With No View

  • Sleeps 2

Studio, Ocean & Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Apartment With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Apartment With Large Bath No SPA

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

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

  • Encounter Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Bluff - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kent Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Victor Harbor Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Good Day - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salt - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bluff Resort Apartments

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
As a guest of The Bluff Resort Apartments, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Encounter Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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: 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

  • 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
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 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bluff Resort Apartments to the airport?

The Bluff Resort Apartments is 56.4 mi (82-min drive) away from the Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bluff Resort Apartments?

As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluff Resort Apartments on Mar 10, 2026 start from $107, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Bluff Resort Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bluff Resort Apartments.

How close is The Bluff Resort Apartments to the beach?

This hotel is 7.5 mi (14-min drive) from Knights Beach and 8.7 mi (22-min drive) from Waitpinga Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bluff Resort Apartments offer free breakfast?

The Bluff Resort Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bluff Resort Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Bluff Resort Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bluff Resort Apartments?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Bluff Resort Apartments have a pool?

The Bluff Resort Apartments features an outdoor pool.

Does The Bluff Resort Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Bluff Resort Apartments to downtown Encounter Bay?

The Bluff Resort Apartments is 0.8 mi away from Encounter Bay.

The Bluff Resort Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 980 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 980 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 980 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 980 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 980 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and staff were great, but most importantly the location and view is outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Beds very comfortable. Beautiful views across the bay. Quiet location. Staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiang, Brooklyn Park

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was stunning and the room was comfortable for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Giustina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean spacious room, separate shower & toilet, Shame there were no windows to look out from our room, but ok as only one overnight. As shower door has to open outwards it drips water on floor. Need a mat here plus one in vanity area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

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

One night away

We stayed for an overnight stay for the Victor Harbor rock and roll weekend. Suited our needs perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great view!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rino

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very comfortable for our overnight stay. Location was good for scenic walks around the coastal region and only a short drive to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Cobargo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic water views!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025