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The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

4.0 star property
Motel in Port Arthur with a restaurant and a bar

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Restaurant
Sea View Queen | 2 bedrooms, minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Sea View Twin | 2 bedrooms, minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fireplace
Restaurant
Nestled in a beautiful setting, The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel offers an unforgettable experience with its garden, bar, and restaurant. Enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities, conference space for meetings or events and unwind at the outdoor tennis court; free self parking is also available. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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2 bedrooms, minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Apartment - Family

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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2 bedrooms, minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sea View Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sea View Twin | 2 bedrooms, minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sea View Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Queen Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Sea View Queen | 2 bedrooms, minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Sea View Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Sea View Twin | 2 bedrooms, minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Sea View Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 3 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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2 bedrooms, minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Garden View Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
6789 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, TAS, 7182

What's nearby

  • Stewarts Bay State Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Shipstern Bluff - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port Arthur Historic Site - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Point Puer - 13 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Asylum Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pickers Pantry - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪1830 Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port Arthur Lavender - ‬2 min drive
  • Fox And Hounds Inn

About this property

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

Upscale motel
Take advantage of a garden, a bar, and conference space at The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel located?

Situated in Port Arthur, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Long Bay Conservation Area and Stewarts Bay State Reserve. Shipstern Bluff and Port Arthur Historic Site are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 288 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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Amenities
Lovely place to stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pub dinner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and friendly staff. Good views from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere inside the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the Bay from the room. Rooms could use some interior decorating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was located close to the Port Arthur Historical site and meals at the restaurant were good. However, the property was dirty, the rooms looked tired and our kitchen window did not lock.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stopover close to Port Arthur- warm dining and room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Foz and the Hounds was a lovely little place to stay, with a lovely pub attached to eat at. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Excellent stay!

Our stay was perfect, such a stunning view! The ladies at reception were so lovely and the food at the restaurant was 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an exceptional view from our spacious room. Thoroughly enjoyed meals from the restaurant. Food was first class.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness
It was okay not great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa-May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sized room with great view of the bay. Comfortable bed and quirky facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

rod

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, was not keen on Lino floor only because of cool weather, limited room in car park to manoeuvre car to park, meal very nice, staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A delightful space to spend a few days exploring Port Arthur and the Tasman peninsula. Large, clean rooms overlooking the water and a delightful bar and restaurant in the mix. Good food and friendly staff made for a lovely few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is not the most modern but it was clean, comfortable and close to Port Arthur. Nice bush setting. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were given a chalet type room, thst could do with a face lift. Saying that it had a lovely view and had a realy comfy bed , i had a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but clean and comfortable. Nice decor in bedrooms. Great beds and bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was garden view still a nice view out the large window. Quiet and clean, very pleasant place to stay. Would stay again and longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great character accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Sue

Property had lovely views of the lake at the rear. Room was tidy but ants on the counter top. Very dated and in need of an update. Staff not adequately trained and told us and others that they were open for breakfast at 7.30 when they weren't. Luckily the service station was open as not a lot of options in Port Arthur
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

No
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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