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2,451 reviews

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

6789 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, 7182, Australia

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+1 (888) 385-6828

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

In Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia, The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel greets travelers with a blend of historic charm and modern comforts. This four-star retreat sits about 1.4mi from the city center, at 6789 Arthur Highway, inviting explorers to step inside and set the pace for a memorable stay.

Inside, guests can dine at the on-site restaurant and bar, enjoy room service, and take advantage of meeting/banquet facilities. Thoughtful touches include air conditioning, a private entrance, and free on-site parking, plus a functional kitchen and kitchenware for longer stays. Non-smoking rooms, garden views, a garden setting, picnic area, and Kids’ meals (extra charges) add to the relaxed vibe.

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Nestled in Port Arthur, this four-star retreat pairs historic charm with modern comforts through an on-site restaurant and bar, plus the option of room service. For gatherings, meeting and banquet facilities are available, making it easy to coordinate events or special occasions. Practical details include air conditioning, a private entrance, and free on-site parking, with a functional kitchen and kitchenware provided for longer stays. Non-smoking rooms reinforce a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.

Outside, a garden setting with garden views creates a peaceful backdrop for downtime between excursions. A picnic area invites casual meals beneath the Tasmanian air, while Kids’ meals are available for an extra charge to suit younger travelers. The overall vibe emphasizes a calm, family-friendly environment with thoughtful touches throughout the grounds.

Cash is the accepted payment method for stays, ensuring a straightforward checkout. A diverse slate of room types is available, including options like Room - 2 Queen, Villa, 2 Double, and Room With Garden View, as well as Deluxe and Queen Room categories with various configurations. This combination of space, privacy, and scenic views makes it a memorable base for exploring the region.

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Closest airports

Hobart Airport

26.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Garden view

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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The twin room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Room - 2 Twin, Sea View

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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x3

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The twin room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.

Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

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Queen Room, Sea View

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Family 2-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedroom

1 Bunk Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

860 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

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This spacious apartment is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The fully equipped kitchen features a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with One Queen Bed in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

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Deluxe, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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x3

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The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Two-Bedroom Apartment in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom

2 Queen Size Beds

860 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

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Apartment Two Bedrooms

Queen Room with Garden View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Garden View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Garden View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Garden View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Garden View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Garden View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Garden View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Garden View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Queen Room with Garden View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

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Room With Garden View

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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Room Garden View

Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

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Room - 1 Twin, Sea View

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x3

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More details

Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View in The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

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Deluxe, 1 Twin Bed, Sea View

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

x3

More details

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Deluxe, Queen Size, Sea View

1 Queen Size Bed

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

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x6

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Room Two Beds

Villa, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

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Villa Two Double Beds

Guest reviews

7.6

2,451 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Location

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Featured reviews:

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Emily

8.2

November 2024

The room was lovley and clean. It was a nice large room and had a great view of the lake. Staff were friendly. Was really close to Port Authur and the Pennicott Journey's starting point. Close to a general store and cafe as well. TV also worked really well. The brown water was the result of tannins from their water source as Port Authur have no town water. It was absolutely fine to shower in, and we were provided with adequate drinking water for our stay.

The food at the restaurant was a definite miss for us. Very overpriced and not the greatest quality. However, they have basic facilities to get by in the room, such as a microvave and kettle, and also had a great takeaway / cafe up the road.

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Oakley

8.2

September 2024

We enjoyed our 2 nights at your establishment , it was very clean , warm & the staff very friendly .

The first night we had our meal in the restaurant , it was a nice meal & we loved the warm fire & friendly people . The second night we decided to stay in our room and thought we would get a take away meal . Well this is where we were so disappointed . I had a chicken shnitzel with chips & salad . Well I am sorry the chicken was no more than a $2.00 supermarket one , a small amount of coleslaw & topped up with chips . To charge $31 for this was very overpriced .

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Pugsley

9.1

December 2024

Drove to Fox and Hounds from Cambridge having flown in the evening before. Arrived before scheduled check-in but given room. It was explained to us that the tap water should not be drunk and that bottled water was available from reception. Our room was in a separate annex to the main building with superb views through the trees to the water's edge, parking outside the door. Comfortable bed and all facilities, good storage and mini-kitchen. Best of all was the feature window and the view with two comfortable chairs to relax in. Close to Port Arthur, and offering restaurant and bar facilities which we enjoyed. Ideal location to explore Port Arthur and the range of walks, boat trips and cafe/restaurants nearby.

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Callum

9.1

January 2025

Gorgeous, old building on the inside and out with beautiful original features! It was related, cosy and we had a warm welcome at the Fox and Hounds! The room was comfortable with a stunning view right beside the trees and water! The full wall was a window with a view right beside the bed bringing nature into the room! The decor in the restaurant was so unique and quaint with old paintings, artwork and a fireplace. We dinner after the Cape Huay trek -local oysters which were delicious and then steak and chips followed by sticky date pudding. Service was quick and the food was great! Lovely staff!

If I was to make the property better I would definitely suggest music playing in the restaurant to give it some atmosphere. It was very quiet and bizarre sitting in silence even though the place was busy enough it had an awkward feel because of the lack of music. Someone playing music like a guitar or harmonica etc would suit it so well and the fire on, even in the summer would be beautiful. I would also suggest table service to create more of a “taken care of” service and atmosphere to let people enjoy the environment. A revamp of the bathrooms and more soundproofing in the rooms would make the stay feel warmer and more intimate and cosy. All in all would stay again we would definitely recommend!

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Gary

8.2

November 2024

New management had only been at property 1 week and they were still finding their feet. Staff were very helpful and positive about the future. Dinner was from a limited menu but well prepared. Location was perfect for a stay in Port Arthur and other Tasman Peninsula sights. The night sky was so clear and were were treated to an amazing display of the Aurora Australis while we were there. Wishing them the best for the future.

Previous owners had clearly cut back on maintenance before leaving, so new owners have a lot of work ahead of them. Light next to the bed wasn't working and no potable water in the room. Staff made us aware of this and there was ample bottled water in the room.

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Donna

8.2

April 2025

Room 15. We unfortunately didn’t stay due to an issue totally unrelated to the hotel but checked in. The owner checked us in and advised us about the water, told us there was bottled water in the room and we were welcome to refill inside the bar area for free or purchase more for $1 from reception. Advised it was best to use air con due to midges. The room was clean and had a water view. The bed appeared comfortable with clean bedding. Bathroom was clean and well stocked.

Slight musty smell in room.

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Kim

8.2

February 2024

Location was great. I was drawn to the tudor style pub which is what made me book there. The lake view from our room was beautiful, but glad we only stayed one night.

Not knowing prior that the tap water was not drinkable. They did provide bottled water however everywhere else the tap water was fine. The pictures showed the pub which has nothing to do with the actual accommodation buildings. A bit of a let down, but not the be all, end all. The pub is beautiful however the food was disgusting. We didnt finish out meals, and i eat almost anything, and we were up all night running to the toilet. The parking gets busy. We went out and came back to no car parking and cars trying to fit in anywhere.

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Kris

9.1

July 2024

The Room was beautiful and the price was fantastic. Had a Lake View which was lovely. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very lovely and helpful.

The price of the food and drink - make sure you take your gold card if you eat at the Venue! Food was nice but $51 for a Parma and Cider are a little steep. (The meals are are just a little overpriced and then add a Sunday surcharge and then a credit card (actually a Debit card) surcharge. Oh well..... what you save on the room you put back into dinner!

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Kym

10

October 2024

It was just beautiful old charm and great atmosphere - amazing grounds and beautiful views from our room - Lou and her housekeeping staff were amazingly welcoming and friendly and accommodating - meals were a great size and beautiful food - meals were always quick and delicious - reception staff were smiling and happy and for someone who is on her first visit to Tasmania I would love to come back again to Fox and Hounds

I think a breakfast service would be great it it’s possible but I would still come back regardless

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Cherese

9.1

August 2024

The staff were incredibly friendly and upgraded our room to a larger room that had a view of the lake. The room was comfortable and had all the necessities needed. We ate at the on-site pub, which had delicious food! The location is about 30 minutes from Fortescue Bay National Park and only a couple minutes out of Port Arthur.

If the place is busy with other guests, it can be really noisy in the rooms as the walls seem to be pretty thin. It was difficult for me to get back to sleep after the upstairs neighbours woke up at 5 am and started running around (or what sounded like it). I would stay there again though

Points of Interest Around The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

Attractions

Port Arthur

0.9mi

Port Arthur Penitentiary

1.5mi

Tasmanian Devil Unzoo (Taranna Wildlife Park)

4.7mi

Hummock

23.4mi

Tinderbox Marine Reserve

26.6mi

River Derwent

28.8mi

Hobart Sandy Bay

29.1mi

Tasman Bridge

30.5mi

Bruny Island Berry Farm

30.7mi

Battery Point

30.8mi

St. George's Anglican Church

30.9mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

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Amenities of The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Garden view

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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