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Foveaux Hotel

2.5 star property

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Queen Ensuite Room with Balcony | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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40 Gore Street, Bluff, 9814
  • Place, The Lighthouse Gallery
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluff Maritime Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stirling Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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Queen Ensuite Room with Balcony | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Ensuite Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Ensuite Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Ensuite Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Ensuite Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Ensuite Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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King Bed Ensuite Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Bed Ensuite Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Bed Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen & Single Bed Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen & Single Bed Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bluff

With a stay at Foveaux Hotel in Bluff, you'll be steps from The Lighthouse Gallery and a 1-minute drive from Bluff Maritime Museum. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stirling Point and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Bluff Lookout.

What's nearby

  • The Lighthouse Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bluff Maritime Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stirling Point - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bluff Lookout - 10 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Surrey Park - 30 min drive - 23.6 miles

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fowler's Oysters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage Cafe And Bar bluff - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stellas In Bluff - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Age Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bluff RSA - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Foveaux Hotel

Foveaux Hotel offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Bluff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided on request, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Captain's Table serving guests of Foveaux Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Captain's Table - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Captain's Table

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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 credit cards
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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Foveaux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Willard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Proprietor was very helpful and the continental breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old hotel with friendly staff in a location Bluff that was run down with little other facilities in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean accommodation, run by a truly lovely couple genuinely invested in the wellbeing of their guests and the fluffiest cat I’ve encountered in my life. Very convenient if you are traveling to/ from Stewart Island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a rare find. Enjoyed the hospitality of host Mike who loves mixing with his guests. Great little house bar and the complimentary continental breakfast starts the day off well. Nothing is a problem for Mike. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, not far from the Ferry, only problem was the stairs, no lift.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mike and Pam were very supportive of guests. Most were one nighters on the way to/from Dtewart Island. Overnight parking while away was a big plus. We wish them well after some tough Covid years.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Good basic room in Bluff

An older hotel run by a friendly American expat. We had a room with an ensuite. Pretty basic but comfortable. Lounge across the hall had coffee and tea making equipment, a long couch and a large screen TV. Breakfast was fruit, cereal, toast, coffee and tee. We picked it because it was close to the Stewart Island ferry. She allowed us to leave our car while on the island for two nights. Very nice! Easy two block walk to the terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is very good if you’re taking the ferry to Oban. It’s a 5 minute walk. The room we were on was hot and a fan would have made it more comfortable. But the owner/manager was very nice and offered us parking for a day while we were in Stewart Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Foveaux Hotel In Bluff

Our stay here was excellent. The ambience was retro with a comfortable home-like feel. Ample space in the lounge to stretch out and watch tv or read a book and the dining area was lovely. The room was a fair size and it was lovely having a private balcony. Our hosts were beyond gracious and went above and beyond in ensuring our stay was perfect. And the house cat Oliver was friendly and fun. There was a takeaway place next door for lunch and it was a short walk down the street to an excellent restaurant for evening dinner. Close to the dock and a small beach and a very short walk to the lighthouse and then a trail walk. Overall our stay was wonderful and we will definitely stay here again if we ever in Bluff again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Friendly family run hotel

Friendly and accommodating hosts. Mike and Pam were very welcoming and helpful. Very comfortable beds. Great location close to the ferry terminal and 30 minutes walk to Stirling Point. Supermarket 2 minutes walk, excellent fish and chip shop right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Owners doing their best. Cold miserable day on arrival & all just seemed a bit bleak. Big thing was no dinner available at nite. Previous reviews praised the meals highly so no word that unavailable when I booked - very disappointing. Bed cosy, heater in room, didn’t like hearing people using toilet in night (must hv been next to my room). Kind owner carried suitcase up stairs & offered me to leave car parked behind hotel. A very basic help yourself breakfast included. Felt very safe, just pretty ordinary for price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GOOD CHOICE OF HOTEL IN BLUFF. CLEAN COMFORTABLE AND EXCELLENT HOSTS
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Making sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Great southern hospitality

Very friendly hosts, went the extra mile to make us welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too expensive.Not worth. This piece.I can live better. No more private space.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly proprietors who really made one feel at home. The facilities were nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The authentic old—style atmosphere accompanied by friendly service and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great old pub.lovely hosts and very warm on a cold day
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Traditional with wonderful people

Superb. Yes, it’s a traditional hotel in the sense that it has shared bathrooms and small rooms, and it certainly has seen the passage of some time. But whatever. It’s great. The people working there take more pride in their work than I have found in a really long time. That makes this place fantastic. I really couldn’t recommend it highly enough for the simple reason that you can feel just how much the people care.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful and friendly hosts. Safe car parking, complimentary breakfast. Property a bit old but new owners making a lot of improvements.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint b&b located right near the Stewart Island ferry. The owners are super friendly and accommodating. My bed was so comfy. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kok Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very basic room with limited power points, but we managed with our own adapters. Nice complimentary breakfast. We were allowed to park at the hotel for our one-night stay at Stewart Island, and the ferry is only minutes walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had been stuck on Stewart Island for one of our nights due to weather and I phoned saying someone stuck on the other side could stay in our place. We found out on our return they had charged them as well as kept our money, not something we do, also told us if we wanted our money back we had to ask expedia,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

Fabulous hotel and owners

This is a great old hotel run by a delightful couple. The meals in the dining room are wonderful. A great place to stay before or after Stewart Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for sight seeing. Across the street from Stewart Island ferry deport. Daily continental breakfast or Café next door for full breakfast and afternoon tea. Excellent dinner menu and food prepared to perfection. I arrived just in time for beginning of the famous Bluff Oyster season. Have to let them know in morning if you will want dinner that evening. Old Hotel from 1930's under new ownership, renovations coming. Has unique comfy atmosphere, very clean, and warm friendly host Mike & Pam.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019