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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a built-in refrigerator.
A single-story house with a blue and white exterior, a covered porch, and a view of the ocean.
A water play area with children playing, including a water jet and a splash pad.

1. NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park

NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park
1 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
Errol
£66
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a painting, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a carpeted floor.
A hotel entrance with a parking area, a wooden bench, potted plants, and a table with chairs.
A motel with a row of rooms, outdoor seating, and a parking area.
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in microwave.

2. Victor Harbor City Inn

Victor Harbor City Inn
1.5 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
Mark
£65
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Victor Harbor City Inn
A beach scene with a striped beach umbrella, a straw hat, and flip-flops on a towel.
A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a small table, a chair, and a potted plant.
A wooden table with a cheese board, a bottle of wine, and a person pouring wine into a glass.
A building with a sign reading "PANCO Victor Harbor."

3. Pan Co Victor Harbor

Pan Co Victor Harbor
1.3 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
Dianne and Michael
£82
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Pan Co Victor Harbor
A modern living room with a sofa, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern multi-story building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchen area with a microwave.
A beach with large rocks and clear water, a distant hill, and a small settlement.

4. The Bluff Resort Apartments

The Bluff Resort Apartments
1.3 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
Nathan
£100
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Bluff Resort Apartments
A restaurant interior with wooden beams, hanging lights, and tables with chairs. There are chalkboards with menus and a bar area in the background.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, and a door with glass panels.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a painting, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.
A restaurant and hotel cafe with a curved facade, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating it is open.

5. Anchorage Seafront Hotel

Anchorage Seafront Hotel
1.5 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
Craig
£47
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Anchorage Seafront Hotel
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a built-in stove.
A modern, single-story building with a covered porch, a white railing, and a small deck.
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a TV mounted on the wall.
A residential property with a front yard featuring a miniature golf course, a windmill, and a large wooden barrel.

6. Victor Harbor Holiday Park

Victor Harbor Holiday Park
1.1 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
Robert
£79
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Victor Harbor Holiday Park
A coastal view from a balcony with a grassy area, a dirt path, and a clear blue sky.
A room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a road and greenery.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view.
A large, two-story house with a prominent balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

7. YHA Port Elliot

YHA Port Elliot
4.7 mi from Encounter Bay
Germany
Timo
£55
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
YHA Port Elliot
A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a fruit platter on a balcony overlooking a golf course and buildings.
A spacious dining area with a large table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and potted plants.
A modern house with a well-maintained lawn and a small pond.

8. Discovery Resorts - McCracken Country Club

Discovery Resorts - McCracken Country Club
3 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
scott
£86
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Discovery Resorts - McCracken Country Club
A water park with slides and a pool, surrounded by a fence and picnic tables.
A modern single-story mobile home with a covered patio area, a small outdoor kitchen, and a fenced deck.
A modern apartment with a grey sofa, wooden cabinets, a kitchen with a fridge, and a dining area.
A modern building with a covered outdoor area, white railings, and a table with chairs.

9. Discovery Parks - Goolwa

Discovery Parks - Goolwa
10.5 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
Peter
£69
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Discovery Parks - Goolwa
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a white umbrella, and a building with a sign reading "Portsea".
A person opening a door to a house with blue siding and a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A spacious room with a kitchen, dining area, and a cozy seating area with a leather couch and a small round table.

10. Beach Huts Middleton

Beach Huts Middleton
7.6 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
Sandi
£135
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Beach Huts Middleton
A modern kitchen with a central island, white chairs, a round table, and a view of greenery outside.
A campsite with RVs and cars parked on a grassy area, trees, and a rocky coastline in the background.
A room with a black leather sofa, a dining table with white chairs, and large windows with a view of a house and trees.
A living room with two beige sofas, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

11. BIG4 Port Elliot Holiday Park

BIG4 Port Elliot Holiday Park
5.2 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
Kay
£82
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
BIG4 Port Elliot Holiday Park
A modern interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a bar.
A reception area with a wooden door, a potted plant, and a sign above the door.
A hotel room with a large bed, a grey armchair, and a small table.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a painting on the wall.

12. Motel Goolwa

Motel Goolwa
10.7 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
Bernard
£82
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Motel Goolwa
A modern office space with multiple desks and chairs, a coffee machine, and a chalkboard menu on the wall.
A hotel with a Carlton Dry advertisement, a cafe, and a vacancy sign.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
A golf course with a pond, sand bunkers, and a clubhouse.

13. Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel
3 mi from Encounter Bay
Australia
Greg
£62
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Ocean Crest Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Encounter Bay

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of the ocean.
NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park
9.2
Wonderful
641 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a painting, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a carpeted floor.
Victor Harbor City Inn
9.0
Wonderful
445 reviews
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A beach scene with a striped beach umbrella, a straw hat, and flip-flops on a towel.
Pan Co Victor Harbor
9.0
Wonderful
159 reviews
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A modern living room with a sofa, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
The Bluff Resort Apartments
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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A restaurant interior with wooden beams, hanging lights, and tables with chairs. There are chalkboards with menus and a bar area in the background.
Anchorage Seafront Hotel
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews
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Top Encounter Bay Hotel Reviews

The Bluff Resort Apartments

The Bluff Resort Apartments

8/10 Good
"Clean room, good views. Easy to get to, good value for money."
Peter 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Bluff Resort Apartments
Newland View - Relax, unwind and enjoy - close to Encounter lakes and Beach.

Newland View - Relax, unwind and enjoy - close to Encounter lakes and Beach.

10/10 Excellent
"Was a great place for an overnight stay to attend a wedding. Neat, tidy and super easy check in and out!"
Adelle M. 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Newland View - Relax, unwind and enjoy - close to Encounter lakes and Beach.
Pan Co Victor Harbor

Pan Co Victor Harbor

8/10 Good
"Nice clean functional room with all you need for a comfortable overnight stay, and an easy stroll to many restaurants and shops."
Philip 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Pan Co Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor Holiday Park

Victor Harbor Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
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Navin 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Victor Harbor Holiday Park
Victor Harbor City Inn

Victor Harbor City Inn

10/10 Excellent
"We would stay here again,very clean, lovely staff. Tiny bathroom. Good inexpensive comfort food delivered to your room. Great location."
Loraine 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Victor Harbor City Inn
Anchorage Seafront Hotel

Anchorage Seafront Hotel

8/10 Good
"Great view and location. Free nibbles and wine a bonus!"
Craig 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Anchorage Seafront Hotel
Nightcap at Hotel Victor

Nightcap at Hotel Victor

8/10 Good
"Good"
Reine 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Nightcap at Hotel Victor
Seachange, Waterfront Living, Family Friendly

Seachange, Waterfront Living, Family Friendly

10/10 Excellent
"Great communication from the hosts, the place was very well equipped, perfectly located. We absolutely loved our stay and would definitely recommend to others and we will be returning in the future."
KATHLEEN & MATTHEW S. 3-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Seachange, Waterfront Living, Family Friendly
4A Franklin Pde Encounter Bay - Linen & Wi-Fi

4A Franklin Pde Encounter Bay - Linen & Wi-Fi

10/10 Excellent
"Great location & ocean views, very spacious & well equipped. Ideal bedroom configuration for families with young children. Highly recommended! "
Vicki W. 4-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
4A Franklin Pde Encounter Bay - Linen & Wi-Fi

Other attractions near Encounter Bay

A wooden pier extending into a body of water with white railings, leading to a rocky island with sparse vegetation.

Granite Island

9.2/10 (376 reviews)
Walk around a tiny island off the coast of Victor Harbour that is home to a colony of little penguins.
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A horse-drawn carriage on a wooden pier with a rocky landscape in the background.

Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram

9.0/10 (143 reviews)
You can take time to visit Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram during your travels to Victor Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its cafes.
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beach near The Yilki Common

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near The Yilki Common during your trip to Encounter Bay? Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Kent Reserve

9.0/10 (55 reviews)
You can take time to visit Kent Reserve during your travels to Victor Harbor. Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its spas.
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beach near Warland Reserve

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Warland Reserve during your trip to Victor Harbor? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the golf courses.
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beach near Mayfield Wetlands

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Mayfield Wetlands during your trip to Encounter Bay? Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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beach near Kent Reserve

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Kent Reserve during your trip to Encounter Bay? Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Encounter Bay?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Encounter Bay, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and charming cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 76 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Encounter Bay?
Located a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Encounter Bay, NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options within a few miles include Nightcap at Hotel Victor and The Bluff Resort Apartments.
How many hotels will I find near Encounter Bay?
Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Encounter Bay.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Encounter Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Encounter Bay.
What can I see and do near Encounter Bay?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Encounter Coast Discovery Centre and South Australian Whale Centre. You can wander around Warland Reserve, Soldier Memorial Gardens or Hindmarsh River Estuary Boardwalk if you want a dose of fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Boomer Beach, Knights Beach and Port Elliot Beach.

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