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The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

4.0 star property

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Fireplace
Restaurant
Sea View Queen | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Business center
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
6789 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, TAS, 7182
  • Shipstern Bluff
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port Arthur Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Queen Apartment

  • 431 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden View Queen

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Apartment - Family

  • 431 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sea View Queen

  • 269 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Sea View Queen | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Sea View Queen

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sea View Twin | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sea View Twin

  • 269 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Sea View Twin | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Sea View Twin

  • 30 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About this property

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

4-star Port Arthur motel with restaurant
This smoke-free motel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor tennis court. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, conference space, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. This Port Arthur motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor tennis court.
The motel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Port Arthur motel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel is a smoke-free property.

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 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 are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 3 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Fox Hounds Inn Port Arthur
Fox Hounds Inn
Fox Hounds Port Arthur
The Fox And Hounds Hotel Port Arthur
The Fox And Hounds Inn Port Arthur, Tasmania
Fox Hounds Inn
The Fox Hounds Historic Hotel
The Fox Hounds Historic Arthur
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Motel
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Port Arthur
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Motel Port Arthur

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 283 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Yee Ling Ellen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property outlook is historic style . That’s special. Room decoration is old. Better improve. The biggest problem is the tap water is yellow, I can’t use this to bath, brush my teeth or cleaning face. The laundry becomes useless. Nobody wants to clean their clothes in such yellow water.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Annual pilgrimage

We make an annual trip to fox n hound. The location is great for exploring the area, staff is friendly and rooms are consistently clean. The hotel is dated but we find that’s part of the charm of the trip. Terrific views from sea side rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great meal, staff were so friendly and helpful, accomadation was good,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value. Pleasant team

My comments reflect a time only a few weeks after new owners took over. It was a well appointed, spacious apartment. The location is beautiful. The furniture and fittings are a little tired. I would have liked to know about the water issue - we would have brought supply to prevent the need to use so many plastic bottles. The restaurant as comfortable and adequate, pleasant and enthusiastic staff. Limited menu if you have dietary needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Arianne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The water issue wasn’t a problem for us, it’s just tea tree stained dam water. The view was amazing and bed was comfy. Our room could definitely do with a good clean and this hotel has the potential to be 4 stars with some love.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Umesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good things: Nice location, peaceful accommodation. Not so good: Too expensive for what you get. Water in the room is yellow/brown and not suitable for drinking. Guest needs to rely on daily 2 x 600ml bottles per person are provided by hotel reception per day. Or buy extra bottles for $1 each. It's better to buy a pack from supermarket on the way. Housekeeper do not provide daily towels so make sure to place them for drying after use. Stay at your own risk and yourself and family from bugs mossies and snakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanjay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Winnie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful view and great and friendly staff. The water is treated so it looks a little brown, and was not a fan of the 7 spiders making themselves at home in the bathroom, but overall it was a nice stay. The food at the restaurant is amazing, so even if you don't stay there, definitely recommend going for the food and service at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old style accommodation and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again...

Room view was great, food in restaurant was ordinary and overpriced. When the food quality was mentioned to manager/owner he said, you don't know what you are talking about, he's a top quality chef...the way he said it was extremely rude. Top quality??? Not in my books, and I am an Italian trained chef!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Byron

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very outdated and definitely not 4 star (maybe 2)

Very dated rooms in desperate need of refurbishment. Also there is no town water so the tap, shower and toilet water is dark green and not drinkable- advised of this at check in - wouldve been nice to know before booking as i wouldnt have stayed here. We were provided with ample bottled water at no charge which was appreciated but couldnt escape feeling of being dirty after a shower-- and my daughters refused to shower at all.... The restaurant service and quality is very good. Main benefit is its proximity to the port arthur historic site but realistically you could stay in Hobart and do a day trip or one night stopover max. We paid top dollar because of school holidays but next time would stay elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Des

Water terrible for washing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great family friendly place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Very cold and no drinkable water although they do provide x2 bottles each and you can refill at the local pub. The water is treated to shower in but you do not feel clean due to the discolouration.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok for a place to rest your head. Not the best not the worst.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sreejith

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this property for one night. The view from the room was nice, and I appreciated that. However, the cleanliness of the room was disappointing. The water quality was terrible – the tap water was brown and very untidy. While they provided drinking water, it was frustrating not being able to use clean water for basic needs like hand wash, face wash . This issue made my stay quite unpleasant and left me feeling irritated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham R

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vendetta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospitality at its WORST

I booked the hotel for the night of 19Dec. Unfortunately, my flight to Tasmania was delay and landed 8 hours late at 930pm. Immediately, after I landed. I called the hotel and was surprise that someone actually pick up the call. I explained to her my predicament and she was kind enough to tell me that she will arrange for an after-hours checkin. She then told me to call her back in 5 min, So I called her 5 min later and the call went unanswered. I called again another 5 min later and again the call went unanswered. In total I called her back 15 times and all no one pick up any of my call. Undeterred, I decide to drove 1.5 hours from the airport to the hotel. The hotel was closed and no one answer the door. I happened to see a light in the hotel office and someone was in there. I shouted from outside and that person suddenly switch off the light and ignore my shouting. I was totally disappointed at how someone can run a hospitality business with such poor customer service. To make matter worst, all the hotel in the area were fully booked and we (family of 4) have to spend the night sleeping in the car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexa

Disliked: Staff & service
Our room was dirty with many dead bugs on the window sill. The floor in the bathroom was grubby and the floors could have done with a sweep. There was no TV according to the owner that was our fault so he sent the waitress to set it up. Insinuating that we were idiots. The restaurant table we sat at had built up grim and needed a serious scrub.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

leonie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was ordinary but the view was amazing. Waking up and going to sleep with water outside bedroom window was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was awesome and quaint. The hotel needs a lot of repair and the water is not drinkable or I wasn’t even comfortable showering in it. There needs to be unlimited drinking water in each room-2 small bottles doesn’t cut it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024