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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 283 reviews
10 - Excellent
93
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 283 reviews
8 - Good
101
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 283 reviews
6 - Okay
57
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 283 reviews
4 - Poor
24
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 283 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
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
6/10 Okay
Rose
Traveled with partner
Feb 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice quiet room with a view of the inlet with reasonable adequate amenities except face washers. We were notified at check-in not to open windows as midgets could get in, as well as non potable water issue. Wifi never worked. Tea colour water can be off putting but that's what country areas may faced. OK for an overnight stay.
I cannot say enough good things about my experience here. The facility was beautiful with astounding nature, the food was 5 star, the staff were very friendly, and the prices were very reasonable. My initial stay was for 3 days and I ended up staying 9!! One and if not the best holidays of my lifetime. I hope to return even though it is the opposite side of the world from me.
Brendan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Carol
Traveled with partner
Feb 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
In a good location between Port Arthur and other sites such as Tasman Arch. Restaurant on site was good. We had a nice room with parking outside the door and a nice view of the end of Stingaree Bay.
The room bathroom and kitchenette were not clean. The water in the room was not processed and was brown in colour. This was very off putting and we chose to forego a shower during our stay. The onsite restaurant was overpriced and the food was of average quality. I would encourage other travellers to seek alternative accommodation even if it means having to travel further afield.
Clean bedding the only good thing sadly. Rooms need a good clean and update. Limited menu and poor quality foods. Sorry to say that even if the food was free it wouldn’t help. Hate to complain but something needs doing to change this place. Don’t get me started on the brown water, bleach is a good cleaner
Good location 1km to Pt Arthur. Historic hotel, room had great view of water. Clean, a little dated but goes with history of hotel.
Dinner was excellent, great service.
Very worn initially from the photos it looked unique. On arriving it’s nothing like that. I wouldn’t stay there again at all… Very disappointed.
Andrea
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Diane
Traveled with partner
Feb 15, 2025
The restaurant offered a good range of food though a long wait after ordering. Ease of dining with accommodation metres away. Bottled water offered to compensate for tannin coloured water.
Nice place, interesting building, great view from room. Non drinkable water in room, yellowish water from shower, no coherent explanation why.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Yee Ling Ellen
Traveled with partner
Feb 2, 2025
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.
Yee Ling Ellen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Jan 28, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Donna
Traveled with family
Jan 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great meal, staff were so friendly and helpful, accomadation was good,
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.
Emma
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Arianne
Traveled with partner
Jan 22, 2025
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.
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.