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Birchwood on the River

4.0 star property

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View | Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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31 Victoria Parade, Devonport, TAS, 7310
  • Place, Bass Strait Maritime Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mersey Bluff
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tiagarra Aboriginal Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View | Living area

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

  • 56 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden View

Garden View

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Devonport

With a stay at Birchwood on the River, you'll be centrally located in Devonport, within a 10-minute drive of Devonport Ferry Terminal and Bass Strait Maritime Centre. .This beach aparthotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bluff Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Devonport Regional Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Bass Strait Maritime Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mersey Bluff - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tiagarra Aboriginal Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Devonport Regional Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Coles Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Ulverstone West Station - 21 min drive
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Master Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Vice Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Empress Craft Beer Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Birchwood on the River

Beach fun, near Devonport Ferry Terminal
Birchwood on the River offers 2 accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This aparthotel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 beach bars.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • 1

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave

Dining

  • 2 beach bars

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Art gallery

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city centre
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the riverwalk
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Shopping centre
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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 welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Birchwood River Apartment Devonport
Birchwood River Devonport
Birchwood On The River Devonport, Tasmania
Birchwood on the River Devonport
Birchwood on the River Aparthotel
Birchwood on the River Aparthotel Devonport

Birchwood on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property! Host Rex was wonderful and friendly, nothing was a problem. Superb accommodation, would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and great location. Owners were lovely friendly people. Will stay again if the opportunity arises. Overall 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners Rex & Jacqueline were exceptional and magnificent gardens. On the beach worth a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hidden jewel in Devenport, Tasmania.

This is a hidden jewel. Close to restaurants. A park across the street. Great amenities. Pleasant helpful staff. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accomodation with river views. Lovely & helpful hosts. Beautiful Garden. Easy walking distance to shops and mrestaurants. Great access towalking paths. Easy car access to everywhere in north western Tasmania...stayed 3 nights & wanted more but they were fully booked....A 5 Star Accomodation @3 price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was really lovely, clean & comfortable, the hosts were very nice & made you feel welcome, we felt very at home there..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about this property
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated. The 'comfy' (aka soft) couch and bed did not suit us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect view looking over river Private Gorgeous garden Rex so friendly and helpful Apartment so inviting and cosy and homely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Weather was abysmal. Only one small heater for a very large apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful opening onto a lovely private garden area. Accommodation was welcoming and comfortable and in spotless condition. Hosts were warm and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so good, warm , like being at . The owners were like my father. The bed was the best it was soft as. So good , I would recommend to all my family and friends ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Quiet and comfortable. Lovely Hosts. Location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Quiet & Cosy with a lovely feel

Really lovely and comfortable apartment. It was quiet and well appointed with everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Callum

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

Great location

Received a very warm welcome. Lovely location overlookingthe river andvery convenient for ferry port. Beautiful garden area. Only bad point was stairs as we had elderly mother with us. Apart from that perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from the CBD, pleasant location along the riverfront, quiet and lovely grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

place to stay in Devonport

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loads of space. Really comfortable bed. Across the road from the water. A walk away from the shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019