The Bluff Resort Apartments

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $107
$97 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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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

Studio, Ocean View

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

Suite

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

Studio, Ocean & Pool View

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment with Large Bath No Spa

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

Standard Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1356 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Studio With Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Suite With No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Encounter Bay

With a stay at The Bluff Resort Apartments in Encounter Bay, you'll be near the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Encounter Bay and 8 minutes by foot from Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Bluff and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kent Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Encounter Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Wright Island - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • beach near Petrel Cove - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Bluff - 13 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nino's Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bluff Resort Apartments

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

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

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
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 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

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 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
Parking height restrictions apply

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. 545 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious rooms, with a good view of the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous room, great staff! best accommodation in Victor!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great view and friendly staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at your Resort was fantastic one the best places we have ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything was perfect. would def stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely superb, loved the decor, chic and seaside vibes! Pool area awesome and the location is right on the water so mere footsteps away. Definitely will come back, thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay, sunning view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Lazor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes, had a good view of the ocean and the Internet was working well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

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
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8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with good amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

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
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very well cleaned. Trish at reception was friendly and helpful. It was excellent value. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay on Victor Harbour
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Qiang

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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and i loved the room, the locationand the views. Che k in after hours was smooth and easy. Good value for the price. 9 out of 10 would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We went for an no view room. The room was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very comfortable for our overnight stay. Location was good for scenic walks around the coastal region and only a short drive to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have been there before and enjoy the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location and happy friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025