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Port Arthur Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A modern building with large windows, outdoor seating, and a barbecue area.
An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A row of single-story buildings with a flat roof, likely a hotel or motel, with a grassy field in the foreground and trees in the background.
A church with a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building in the foreground.
A cozy lounge area with patterned sofas, a fireplace, and a table. Large windows offer a scenic view of the landscape.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

Explore the area

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29 Safety Cove Road, Port Arthur, TAS, 7182
  • Place, Port Arthur Historic Site
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stewarts Bay State Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipstern Bluff
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Officer Row, Shared Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Officer Row, Shared Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Guard Row

A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a wooden nightstand, a small wooden dresser, and a painting on the wall.

Guard Row

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Interconnecting Room

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, chairs, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

Interconnecting Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

About the area

Port Arthur

At Port Arthur Motor Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Stewarts Bay State Reserve and Shipstern Bluff. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The bistro, The Commandant's Table, is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Port Arthur motel, you'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Port Arthur Historic Site and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Long Bay Conservation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Port Arthur Historic Site - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stewarts Bay State Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shipstern Bluff - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Remarkable Cave - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1830 Restaurant and Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Port Arthur Lavender - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Asylum Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tasman Kebabs and Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪the fox and hounds - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Port Arthur Motor Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Port Arthur Motor Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Port Arthur motel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Port Arthur Motor Inn offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

Port Arthur Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Port Arthur Motor Inn on 24 Oct 2026 start from NZ$186, 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.

Is parking available at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

Yep, Port Arthur Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Port Arthur Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Port Arthur Motor Inn is White Beach (9.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

No, Port Arthur Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Port Arthur Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this accomodation as I was visiting nearby Port Arthur Historic Site. Room was very clean, staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was convenient and accessible. The onsite restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for an over night trip to the port Arthur historic site
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice cheap stay, the staff was friendly and the meals were great 😃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely staff and very clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent for money, very friendly staff and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice and convenient if you're visiting the Port Arthur Historic Site. On-site bar & restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lively comfortable clean and cost Nice pillow toppers on the beds and extra pillows ! Water bottles were a nice consideration thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean, helpful staff, restaurant there, and close to Port Arthur.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, friendly staff, and a clean room made for a smooth, hassle-free stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience. Fabulous staff, clean rooms, easy parking, and a comfortable bed. Excellent restaurant. Awesome to stay and be able to walk into the historic site. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Rooms comfortable, easy access to historic site and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great location just behind the historic site. Cheap and reasonable for night’s accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great view of the historic site from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great spot to stay over looking the Port Arthur Complex.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Convict site next door, good for wandering after hours Great food at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff where great and the room was very clean and had all the ammenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convient location with a great resturant in Port Arthur. We would stay here again the next time we were in town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Building was quite old but was very clean. The on-site restaurant was quite satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, beds were comfortable, beautiful view over Port Arthur from the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

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Old but has everything you need Ideal proximity to ruins . On proof of purchase of port Arthur entry , you can enter site by a gate below the inn Meals were big and delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Anita was so welcoming and helpful. We loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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So close to port Arthur views over settlement from room Great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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Clean but a bit dated. Staff were lovely and location was great to the historic site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay friendly service and restuarant had delicious foor and bar was great to sit and chill beafor meal
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, just a bit old. the bathroom had warm lights, which is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026