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Port Arthur Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Gardens surround this peaceful retreat near Port Arthur, offering relaxation, historic sites, and quality dining steps away.

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Port Arthur Motor Inn sits near the historic site, offering a tranquil garden setting where guests relax or enjoy drinks at the bar. The Commandant's Table restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and WiFi keeps everyone connected in their rooms.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Room options

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Officer Row, Shared Balcony

Officer Row, Shared Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Guard Row

Guard Row

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Interconnecting Room

Interconnecting Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Port Arthur is home to Port Arthur Motor Inn. Tasman Golf Course and Port Arthur Lavender Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fortescue Bay and Hippolyte Rocks Marine Conservation Area. Visit our Port Arthur travel guide
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29 Safety Cove Road, Port Arthur, TAS, 7182

What's nearby

  • Port Arthur Historic Site featuring a castle, building ruins and heritage elements
    Port Arthur Historic Site
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • When you're not all that popular with the convict stonemasons assigned to carving your headstone and epitaph... #isleofthedead #pointpuerboysprison #portarthurhistoricsite #portarthur #tasmania #seetasmania #visittasmania
    Isle of the Dead
    3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Remarkable Cave showing a sandy beach, rocky coastline and caves
    Remarkable Cave
    7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Shipstern Bluff
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stewarts Bay State Reserve
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Asylum Café
    1 min walk
  • 1830 Restaurant and Bar
    8 min walk
  • Port Arthur Lavender
    5 min drive
  • Lucky Ducks
    9 min drive
  • Nubeena Cafe
    9 min drive

About this property

Port Arthur Motor Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Port Arthur Motor Inn and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Commandant's Table, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Port Arthur Motor Inn offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Commandant's Table

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Port Arthur Inn
Port Arthur Motor
Port Arthur Motor Inn
Port Arthur Comfort Inn
Port Arthur Motor Inn Tasmania
Port Arthur Motor Inn Motel
Port Arthur Motor Inn Port Arthur
Port Arthur Motor Inn Motel Port Arthur

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Arthur Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Port Arthur Motor Inn on 17 Mar 2026 start from AU$134, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Port Arthur Motor Inn located?

Situated in Port Arthur, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shipstern Bluff and Port Arthur Historic Site. Stewarts Bay State Reserve and Isle of the Dead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Port Arthur Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 454 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the historic site from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were were very helpful and polite. The room was clean and the position of the Travel Lodge is fantastic close to everything all walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to port Arthur views over settlement from room Great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great setting with views over Port Arthur from the bar and lovely views from rooms 6-34 over Port Arthur’s surrounding grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, knowledgeable staff. Back gate access to Pt Arthur display.
From our room No1
Main driveway
Pt Arthur ruins
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Staff good room fair
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view right on the ground of Port Arthur rooms are lovely and clean with a view of port Arthur restaurant food was excellent as a solo traveler I have no complaints all staff so friendly and helpful I will definitely stay here again
Therese photos are the view I had from my room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice. Room had nice outlook
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two minutes from the airport. The hotel was clean and the restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a beautiful place to stay We ate twice in the restaurant too. Delicious food too. Lovely people that worked there too Sonia & Simon (Sth Australia) 🇦🇺
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to relax after the Three capes Walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and absolutely lovely staff! Can't wait to come back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Clean, comfortable room. Grouting needs attention in the bath. Very hot in the morning as the rooms(1-5) face east. Nice comfortable bed and good quality towels
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful staff! Lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Views of port Arthur were fantastic. Room was cosy. Cleaning was not great. Around the windows and above the shower was dirty. Bottom of fridge was rusty. Netflix was great to have.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room close to Historical site. Friendly staff and nice restaraunt for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic location awesome staff great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming, dinner in the restaurant was excellent, we loved the experience of staying on the grounds of Port Arthur & being able to walk to the heritage listed location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very helpful staff, awesome location and views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to relax after spending a day at the historical centre
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Pub and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place to stay…comfortable quiet room. Friendly staff and very helpful. Great feed from the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very comfortable unit Clean and daily serviced Walking distance to the Historic site Great restaurant available for meals Beautiful breakfast and dinners were great Would recommend own transport to visit the bay and beach near by
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Desley

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

Great stay near attractions.

Great location basically within the historic Port Arthur precinct. Comfortable room with a nice veranda to relax on. Restaurant and bar was a great addition with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on top of Port Arthur site cosy amazing view of historical sites easy check in and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024