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 - 0.1 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
Hotel in Bluff with free breakfast and a restaurant
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
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 a common area
Restaurants on site
The Captain's Table
Family friendly
Free cots/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 centre
A meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
More
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Free cots/infant beds
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
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
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 Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
16 Oct 2022
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Frank
Travelled with partner
11 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old hotel with friendly staff in a location Bluff that was run down with little other facilities in the area.
Frank
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen
28 Sept 2022
Kathleen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Christine
7 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
8/10 Good
Dante
Travelled with group
5 Feb 2022
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.
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
6 May 2021
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.
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.
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.