The Bluff Resort Apartments

4.0 star property

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Studio, Ocean & Pool View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Front of property - evening/night
Fridge, electric kettle, toaster, dining tables
TV
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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
  • Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment with Large Bath No Spa

  • 1356 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Suite

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, Ocean & Pool View

  • 797 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, Ocean View

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Ocean View

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Suite With No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Bluff Resort Apartments

4-star Encounter Bay hotel with outdoor pool
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is not available.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The Bluff Resort Apartments features an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Bluff Resort Apartments is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

Pets not 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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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

The Bluff Resort Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 902 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Aaron, Maroochydore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms at the Bluff are a good size with plenty of space to store your things. It's a slightly older buildiung so some of the fixtures are dated but they work fine and were nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfy bed. Great views. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights, room 202, booked without a view, room was great very spacious and king size bed very comfortable. Only criticism is that the pool shuts at 5pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with partner
Can’t fault the property. However the guests (father and child) were talking loud enough to wake us up around 9:30 pm. Went to bed early after a long 4-1/2 hours drive. Then a man, not sure if this is the same man started a conversation around 9:55 pm. And this morning the same girl was making too much noise to wake us up at 7:30 am.can’t sleep anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic suite had the best facilities we have experienced in a motel type room. Disappointed that the swimming pool had limited hours.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool open only 9-5!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view from the room. Both inside and from balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet rooms. Very comfort king size bed. Large rooms. Free foxtel. Great outlook just a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHN

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
This is a tired resort ok for the cost but needs refurbishing,Staff helpful & friendly. Has a good size pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it quiet, view of the sea, parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room for a family. Very spacious set up. Full kitchen allowed us to cook our meals. Stunning view. Easy access to the pool. Away from the hustle and bustle. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darryn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault the cleanliness and size was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great, clean area and they even supply you with pool towels. The pool is only open during office hours hence closed at 5pm but it didnt seem to bother anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

It would have been better if the bed was more comfortable, it would have been more comfortable on the floor. The shower was so tiny.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025