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The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

4.0 star property

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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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6789 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, TAS, 7182
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port Arthur Historic Site
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Point Puer
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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

2 Bedroom Queen Apartment

  • Water view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 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

  • Water view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 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

  • Water view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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

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

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

Sea View Twin

  • Water view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq ft
  • 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

6/10 Okay

Rose

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not as advertised - brown tap water

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie, West Hindmarsh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tudor style, so much fun. We had a room with a view of the lake. Beautiful and peaceful. On site restaurant has great food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

mick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and food was excellent No tap water only bottled
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pleasant, beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Qi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The facility needs significant improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we expected in this historic area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place, interesting building, great view from room. Non drinkable water in room, yellowish water from shower, no coherent explanation why.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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