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Foveaux Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Bluff with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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

Queen Ensuite Room with Balcony

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Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King Bed Ensuite Room

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Queen & Single Bed Room with Shared Bathroom Facilities

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Twin Ensuite Room

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Queen Ensuite Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
40 Gore Street, Bluff, 9814

What's nearby

  • The Lighthouse Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bluff Maritime Museum - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stirling Point - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bluff Lookout - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Southland Hospital - 19 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 23 min drive

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

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and a hair salon at Foveaux Hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Captain's Table, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Foveaux Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, heating, and housekeeping

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • The Captain's Table

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk

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

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Foveaux Bluff
Foveaux Hotel Hotel
Foveaux Hotel Bluff
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Frequently asked questions

Is Foveaux Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Foveaux Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Foveaux Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Foveaux Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Foveaux Hotel located?

Situated in Bluff, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Lighthouse Gallery, Stirling Point, and Bluff Maritime Museum. Bluff Lookout is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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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

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Willard

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

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.

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Els

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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