Located on the waterfront amid natural landscape, the Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Port Arthur Historic Site and a 15-minute drive from Fortescue Bay. It offers a restaurant and bar, a tennis court and free on-site parking. All rooms have reverse cycle air-conditioning/heating, tea/coffee making facilities and a small fridge. Guests can enjoy local Tasmanian beers, wine and ciders, and simple, fresh meals in the Fox and Hounds restaurant. Free WiFi is available for the entire hotel. The property is a great place to stay to enjoy the beautiful national parks and rugged coastal scenery nearby. It is a convenient stopover for before or after the 3 Capes Walk. Inn Fox and Hounds is 60 minutes' drive from Sorell and a 15-minute drive from Blowhole at Eagle Hawk Neck. It is a 5-minute drive from Tasmanian Devil Park and a 90-minute drive from Hobart.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
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1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.9
Low score for Port Arthur

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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card or Union Pay and a 1.95% charge when you pay with any other credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel