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The Bluff Resort Apartments

Property class: 4

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A modern living room with a sofa, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A beach with large rocks and clear water, a distant hill, and a small settlement.
A modern multi-story building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchen area with a microwave.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
$107 nightly
The current price is $118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

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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

View all photos for Studio with Ocean View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, and a view of the adjacent kitchen.

Studio with Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 797 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a desk, and a chair.

Suite

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

View all photos for Studio with Ocean and Pool View

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, a sofa, and a TV.

Studio with Ocean and Pool View

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

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

One Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Three Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Three Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

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

View all photos for Standard Apartment, Ocean View

A spacious balcony with a glass railing overlooking a body of water, furnished with a dining table and chairs, and a wicker sofa.

Standard Apartment, Ocean View

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

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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 The Yilki Common - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach near Wright Island - 8 min walk - 0.5 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grosvenor Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Victor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Victa's Pizza Express - ‬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.
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay , great views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent communication, check in, location, room and amenities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. The property is great, staff very friendly and the view was amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is spectacular will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, second time staying. Clean and comfortable and quiet. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place for a quick getaway
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at The Bluff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great ocean view, clean room and helpful staff Love to stay there 😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious living room with good coastal views and within walking distance of the Bluff and the excellent Whalers seaside dining restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet place to stay for a couple in the off season! Check in was easy and the studio was clean and spacious. There was a small kitchenette with a few pans and cooking utensils.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, big apartment, clean, well maintained, quiet area, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value with excellent sea view. Very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay on Victor Harbour
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay, sunning view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite good all round
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great to walk straight up the bluff or along encounter bay. Beautiful view of Victor during the day and the lights at night. Very comfortable and easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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