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Port Arthur Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lounge
Property grounds
Exterior
Lunch and dinner served

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Room options

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Officer Row, Shared Balcony

Officer Row, Shared Balcony

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

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Guard Row

Guard Row

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Port Arthur

With a stay at Port Arthur Motor Inn in Port Arthur, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Shipstern Bluff and Isle of the Dead. .This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Port Arthur Historic Site and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Stewarts Bay State Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Port Arthur Historic Site - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shipstern Bluff - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stewarts Bay State Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Isle of the Dead - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm - 7 min drive - 6.0 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
  • ‪Nubeena Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Ducks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Port Arthur Motor Inn

Motel in Port Arthur with a restaurant and a bar
Port Arthur Motor Inn offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This motel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Commandant's Table serving guests of Port Arthur Motor Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 366 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 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

10/10 Excellent

Rhondda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean on arrival and all staff friendly and helpful on a daily basis. Happy to stop and have a chat Location and proximity to Port Arthur Historic site....outstanding. could almost touch it from our room. Having a restaurant and bar onsite made dinner choices easy. Would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Rose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, food and hostess wete both great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking thru gate to access port Arthur
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Travelled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Stewart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small. Despite aircon was quite cold. Had to move the bed to access the electric blanket sockets to turn them on.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small room but everything you need is there Staff were friendly and obliging Views from verandah overlook heritage grounds Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The hotel itself was ok, but the location was excellent! Situated overlooking the Port Arthur historical site…amazing! The room was spacious and clean with everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaycie

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

NAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean motel . Staff were friendly . Convenient and close to tourist site 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Prasadi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was quite old but had everything we needed. very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deearn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facility
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

Lynda

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

8/10 Good

LORRAINE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
proximity to Port Arthur
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem in Port Arthur. Thank you to the staff for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025