At Foveaux Hotel, unwind in the garden or treat yourself to a stylish cut at the on-site hair salon. Guests rave about their stay and can enjoy a continental breakfast, delicious meals at The Captain's Table restaurant, and convenient amenities like laundry facilities and free self parking.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Free breakfast
Non-smoking
Free parking
Laundry facilities
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Business centre
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room
Hair salon
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
TV in a common area
Banquet hall
Feel at home (6)
Free cots/infant beds
Television
Garden
Laundry facilities
Free self-parking
Free toiletries
Room options
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Queen Ensuite Room with Balcony
Highlights
Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
16 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
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King Bed Ensuite Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
17 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Single Bed Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Desk
9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Queen & Single Bed Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Desk
17 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Twin Ensuite Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
12 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds
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Queen Ensuite Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
17 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
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Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) - 23.6 miles/38 km
Restaurants
Oyster Cove - 2 min drive
Stellas in Bluff - 1 min walk
Galley Takeaways - 1 min walk
Fowler Oysters - 2 min drive
Bluff Fish and Chips - 6 min walk
About this property
Foveaux Hotel
When visiting Bluff, Foveaux Hotel is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Captain's Table, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Hair salon
Facilities
Garden
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
The Captain's Table – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Foveaux Hotel Hotel
Foveaux Hotel Bluff
Foveaux Hotel Hotel Bluff
Frequently asked questions
Does Foveaux Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Foveaux Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Foveaux Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Foveaux Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Foveaux Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Foveaux Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Foveaux Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Foveaux Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Captain's Table.
What's the area around Foveaux Hotel like?
Foveaux Hotel is located a short 1-minute walk from The Lighthouse Gallery.
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Foveaux Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
7 March 2023
Proprietor was very helpful and the continental breakfast was very good.
Willard
Willard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2023
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.
Verena
6/10 Good
11 October 2022
Old hotel with friendly staff in a location Bluff that was run down with little other facilities in the area.
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2022
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
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 November 2023
Easy to find, not far from the Ferry, only problem was the stairs, no lift.
Ivy
Ivy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 November 2022
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.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 December 2023
Els
Els, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 March 2023
Juliet
Juliet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2022
Hope Lynne
10/10 Exceptional
14 November 2022
Dana
Dana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2022
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2022
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 February 2022
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 February 2022
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.
Dante
Dante, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 February 2022
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.
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 January 2022
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.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
6 May 2021
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 April 2021
GOOD CHOICE OF HOTEL IN BLUFF.
CLEAN COMFORTABLE AND EXCELLENT HOSTS
Harriet
Harriet, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 April 2021
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Making sure we had everything we needed.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 March 2021
Great southern hospitality
Very friendly hosts, went the extra mile to make us welcome.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
21 March 2021
Too expensive.Not worth.
This piece.I can live better.
No more private space.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 March 2021
Lovely friendly proprietors who really made one feel at home. The facilities were nice and clean
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 March 2021
The authentic old—style atmosphere accompanied by friendly service and good facilities
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 March 2021
A great old pub.lovely hosts and very warm on a cold day
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2020
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.