Title: Visit Encounter Bay: Best of Encounter Bay Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Encounter Bay](https://expedia.ca/Encounter-Bay-Hotels.d6139213.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Encounter Bay](https://expedia.ca/Encounter-Bay-Vacation-Rentals.d6139213.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Encounter Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Encounter-Bay.d6139213.Car-Rental-Guide)[Encounter Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Encounter-Bay.d6139213.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Encounter Bay ## Travel Guide ![Granite Island, Australia. Beautiful rocks along the ocean, panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139213/6c050431-a963-441b-9c8d-148415181408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Granite Island, Australia. Beautiful rocks along the ocean, panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139213/6c050431-a963-441b-9c8d-148415181408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Granite Island, Australia. Beautiful rocks along the ocean, panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139213/e85039be-189f-4d3e-a39b-45792315eceb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of the coastline and Heysen Trail heading towards Waitpinga from The Bluff or Rosetta Head in Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139213/a87c2c36-00d5-42d5-8658-6dd99c6f230f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![EBWWX2 Encounter Bay and Victor Harbor South Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139213/2e675028-6d4e-48f5-80c9-82db9547ba9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Encounter Bay Things to do - Encounter Bay Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Encounter Bay ![The Bluff Resort Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3913800/3913739/52d1e11b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bluff Resort Apartments 123 Franklin Parade Encounter Bay SA CA $130 CA $144 total Feb 17 - Feb 18 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Encounter Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (971 reviews) Easy self check in after hours. Studio we had was an ocean view one which was very clean and roomy with the lounge and sleeping areas separated and not all cramped in a little space. Comfy bed, fluffy towels.The view we had from the lounge and kitchenette area was fantastic with large windows to ... Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=3913739&PinnedHotelID=3913739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139213) ![Newland View - Relax, unwind and enjoy - close to Encounter lakes and Beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83620000/83617200/83617185/e1c1dfd7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Newland View - Relax, unwind and enjoy - close to Encounter lakes and Beach. Encounter Bay SA CA $139 CA $167 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Encounter Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Encounter Bay and Kent Reserve are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews) The unit was excellent for a short stay, thoughtfully equipped with everything you could need (kitchen and bathroom with generous provisions), very clean and neat. The decor is simple and tasteful. Everything is very functional. The deck overlooks a cemetery with only a few gravestones that would ... Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=83617185&PinnedHotelID=83617185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139213) ![Getaway on Investigator](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65309400/65309398/8de617c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Getaway on Investigator Encounter Bay SA Stay at this vacation home in Encounter Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) Nice comfortable and clean Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=65309398&PinnedHotelID=65309398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139213) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=65309398&PinnedHotelID=65309398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139213) [See all 1,175 properties in Encounter Bay](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6139213) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Newland View - Relax, unwind and enjoy - close to Encounter lakes and Beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83620000/83617200/83617185/e1c1dfd7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Newland View - Relax, unwind and enjoy - close to Encounter lakes and Beach. Encounter Bay SA Stay at this apartment in Encounter Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Encounter Bay and Kent Reserve are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews) The unit was excellent for a short stay, thoughtfully equipped with everything you could need (kitchen and bathroom with generous provisions), very clean and neat. The decor is simple and tasteful. Everything is very functional. The deck overlooks a cemetery with only a few gravestones that would ... 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Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Bluff-Victor-Harbor.d553248635967688131.Vacation-Attraction) ![Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635967689674/205ebc64-a455-494a-aed9-5e94bd788539.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead You can take time to visit Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead during your travels to Encounter Bay. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside, or simply enjoy its restaurants. 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