Port Arthur Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Lunch and dinner served
Lounge
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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

Room options

Officer Row, Shared Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Guard Row

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Interconnecting Room

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

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About this property

Port Arthur Motor Inn

This smoke-free motel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Port Arthur Motor Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Shipstern Bluff. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 14 minutes on foot from Shipstern Bluff and a 3-minute drive from Isle of the Dead
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.

The Commandant's Table – This bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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
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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Port Arthur Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Zofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where great and the room was very clean and had all the ammenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anita was so welcoming and helpful. We loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms comfortable, easy access to historic site and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot to stay over looking the Port Arthur Complex.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, staff were ok, meals were good and access to the Port Arthur site was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

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

Frances

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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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
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8/10 Good

Tyron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad place to stay, price was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yuanxiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place for a runaway holiday
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are a little run down. The location in regards to Port Arthur penal settlement is outstanding. All staff that I met were wonderful. Probably best described as budget accommodation where you pay a bit more for the excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and Staff were Friendly !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yongyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location literally next to Port Arthur Historical Site. Beautiful view and friendly staff. We had dinner at the restaurant which was also very nice. Will surely go back if visit Port Arthur again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, food and hostess wete both great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and cute wildlife
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaycie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great views, service and food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Colleen

Perfect location for Port Arthur visit. Carpark is somewhat pokey. Room was fine but couldnt help noticing the window & frame needed a good clean. Housekeeping ladies were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very pleasant room. Great location! Service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4.5 - Yes, staff were friendly. Rooms old fashioned and not fancy but comfortable. Meals were a good size and yummy. Everyone was accommodating to our requests and loved the bar area, very relaxing. Excellent views overlooking Port Arthur Historic Site. Would stay again and highly recommend. Andrew & Larissa Hood (Kilmany, Victoria)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Port Arthur region.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely setting. Friendly helpful staff at check in (Annette) spotlessly clean and well maintained room. Excellent location overlooking the Port Arthur Historical site.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025