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The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Port Arthur motel

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Fireplace
Sea View Queen | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Business center

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
6789 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, TAS, 7182
  • Shipstern Bluff
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port Arthur Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Queen Apartment

  • 431 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden View Queen

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Apartment - Family

  • 431 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sea View Queen

  • 269 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Sea View Queen | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Sea View Queen

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sea View Twin | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sea View Twin

  • 269 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Sea View Twin | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Sea View Twin

  • 30 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Port Arthur

Port Arthur retreat .You'll find Long Bay Conservation Area and Stewarts Bay State Reserve within a 15-minute walk of this Port Arthur motel. Shipstern Bluff and Port Arthur Historic Site are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stewarts Bay State Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shipstern Bluff - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Port Arthur Historic Site - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Point Puer - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Arthur Historic Site - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Remarkable Cave - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Port Arthur Lavender - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪1830 Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Ducks Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Port Arthur motel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Port Arthur motel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. This Port Arthur motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 3 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Fox Hounds Inn Port Arthur
Fox Hounds Inn
Fox Hounds Port Arthur
The Fox And Hounds Hotel Port Arthur
The Fox And Hounds Inn Port Arthur, Tasmania
Fox Hounds Inn
The Fox Hounds Historic Hotel
The Fox Hounds Historic Arthur
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Motel
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Port Arthur
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Motel Port Arthur

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel to the airport?

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel is 49.1 mi (69-min drive) away from the Hobart International Airport (HBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel.

How close is The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel to the beach?

This motel is 8.3 mi (14-min drive) from White Beach and 13.5 mi (27-min drive) from Roaring Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel have a pool?

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel to downtown Port Arthur?

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel is 1 mi away from Port Arthur.

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 283 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
In a good location between Port Arthur and other sites such as Tasman Arch. Restaurant on site was good. We had a nice room with parking outside the door and a nice view of the end of Stingaree Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not as advertised - brown tap water

The room bathroom and kitchenette were not clean. The water in the room was not processed and was brown in colour. This was very off putting and we chose to forego a shower during our stay. The onsite restaurant was overpriced and the food was of average quality. I would encourage other travellers to seek alternative accommodation even if it means having to travel further afield.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean bedding the only good thing sadly. Rooms need a good clean and update. Limited menu and poor quality foods. Sorry to say that even if the food was free it wouldn’t help. Hate to complain but something needs doing to change this place. Don’t get me started on the brown water, bleach is a good cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie, West Hindmarsh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location 1km to Pt Arthur. Historic hotel, room had great view of water. Clean, a little dated but goes with history of hotel. Dinner was excellent, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tudor style, so much fun. We had a room with a view of the lake. Beautiful and peaceful. On site restaurant has great food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

mick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and food was excellent No tap water only bottled
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pleasant, beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very worn initially from the photos it looked unique. On arriving it’s nothing like that. I wouldn’t stay there again at all… Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with partner
The restaurant offered a good range of food though a long wait after ordering. Ease of dining with accommodation metres away. Bottled water offered to compensate for tannin coloured water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Qi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The facility needs significant improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we expected in this historic area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place, interesting building, great view from room. Non drinkable water in room, yellowish water from shower, no coherent explanation why.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Yee Ling Ellen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property outlook is historic style . That’s special. Room decoration is old. Better improve. The biggest problem is the tap water is yellow, I can’t use this to bath, brush my teeth or cleaning face. The laundry becomes useless. Nobody wants to clean their clothes in such yellow water.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Annual pilgrimage

We make an annual trip to fox n hound. The location is great for exploring the area, staff is friendly and rooms are consistently clean. The hotel is dated but we find that’s part of the charm of the trip. Terrific views from sea side rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great meal, staff were so friendly and helpful, accomadation was good,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

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

Good value. Pleasant team

My comments reflect a time only a few weeks after new owners took over. It was a well appointed, spacious apartment. The location is beautiful. The furniture and fittings are a little tired. I would have liked to know about the water issue - we would have brought supply to prevent the need to use so many plastic bottles. The restaurant as comfortable and adequate, pleasant and enthusiastic staff. Limited menu if you have dietary needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Arianne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The water issue wasn’t a problem for us, it’s just tea tree stained dam water. The view was amazing and bed was comfy. Our room could definitely do with a good clean and this hotel has the potential to be 4 stars with some love.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Umesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good things: Nice location, peaceful accommodation. Not so good: Too expensive for what you get. Water in the room is yellow/brown and not suitable for drinking. Guest needs to rely on daily 2 x 600ml bottles per person are provided by hotel reception per day. Or buy extra bottles for $1 each. It's better to buy a pack from supermarket on the way. Housekeeper do not provide daily towels so make sure to place them for drying after use. Stay at your own risk and yourself and family from bugs mossies and snakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanjay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Winnie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful view and great and friendly staff. The water is treated so it looks a little brown, and was not a fan of the 7 spiders making themselves at home in the bathroom, but overall it was a nice stay. The food at the restaurant is amazing, so even if you don't stay there, definitely recommend going for the food and service at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old style accommodation and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025