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The Bluff Resort Apartments

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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
(30 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 797 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite

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

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Studio, Ocean & Pool View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio, Ocean & Pool View

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

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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

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Apartment with Large Bath No Spa | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Apartment with Large Bath No Spa

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

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Standard Apartment, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

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
  • Victor Harbor Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Port Willunga Beach - 43 min drive - 35.9 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
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salt - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Cafe - ‬19 min walk

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 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 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 Apr 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluff Resort Apartments on Apr 19, 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. 536 out of 990 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 990 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 990 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 990 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 990 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Beate

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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