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The Bluff Resort Apartments

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Enjoy a panoramic view of the water and surrounding landscape from this living room's expansive windows.
Enjoy al fresco dining with a panoramic view of the water from this outdoor space.
Kitchen features a stainless steel oven, microwave, and a window with a view.
Experience the serene tranquility of a beach setting, where large rocks meet the shore and a distant hill rises above.
Guests can enjoy a spacious balcony with outdoor space on the upper level, surrounded by lush greenery and well-maintained lawns.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
123 Franklin Parade, Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, SA, 5211
  • Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • The Bluff
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Warland Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment with Large Bath No Spa | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Apartment with Large Bath No Spa

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

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Basic Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Suite

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

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Studio, Ocean & Pool View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, Ocean & Pool View

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

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Standard Apartment, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Apartment, Ocean View

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, Ocean View

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

Apartment with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Studio, Ocean & Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio With Ocean View

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

Suite With No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 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 - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Warland Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • South Australian Whale Centre - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Crown - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nino's of Victor Harbor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jf & C - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bluff Resort Apartments

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
The Bluff Resort Apartments offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Encounter Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
The Bluff Resort Apartments offers 42 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.

Languages

English

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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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces per unit)

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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: 5 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 - 5:00 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 4:30 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

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 Jul 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluff Resort Apartments on Jul 31, 2025 start from $95.22, excluding 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: 5 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. 491 out of 920 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 920 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 920 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 920 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 920 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Best place overlooking Victor Harbour

This was a great place to stay overlooking Encounter Bay both during the day as well as the lights at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous panoramic views of ocean and town. Fantastic climb up The Bluff for more spectacular views of coastline. Quiet. Restful. Peaceful. Easy walk to Beach Cafe for pizza.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice room with a hiew
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Maree, Frankston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the site
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place. Felt at home right away. The views are so nice from the unit and the balcony. Great kitchen and friendly staff.,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, far enough away from crowd and traffic yet within a short drive to Victor Harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briony

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property, the views are amazing and the rooms are lovely. We've stayed here multiple times but 1st time in the apartment, rooms are very spacious with a fully equipped kitchen and spectacular views. Would definitely recommend this place and would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice apartment with lovely views. Loved it!😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Domenic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place well set up very clean,only negative 2 flights of stairs ,a challenge for old er people
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a view! This place is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the ocean breeze and views from the great balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Except for the very uncomfortable bed our stay was lovely, clean with wonderful views over looking pool and bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merrilee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous views. Really clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas Allan

Great location, but rooms need updating. Stayed previously but not much has changed. Ps kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

kerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay - clean, quiet and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool closing at 5 pm was the only grumble ! Everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view overlooking Encounter Bay and Victor Harbor was serene and full of interest. The apartment was clean and exremely quiet. There is one good restaurant 5 minutes walk away, but a car is needed for any others, a 10 minute drive to Victor Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor and Robynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great, quiet little spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025