Port Arthur Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Relax in a spacious area with a high ceiling, comfortable seating, and a fireplace, offering a view of the surrounding natural landscape.
Enjoy casual dining in our outdoor space with a grill and picnic tables.
Two-story building with a gabled roof and balcony, set amidst a tranquil lawn and dense trees.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this traditional church stands proudly in a serene rural setting.
Relax in a warm and inviting lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Officer Row, Shared Balcony

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

Interconnecting Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Guard Row

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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.

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
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Point Puer - 11 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Arthur Historic Site - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Remarkable Cave - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Port Arthur Lavender - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪1830 Restaurant and Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Ducks Cafe - ‬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 coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Port Arthur motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. 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.

Languages

English

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

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 refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • 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
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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. 373 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 445 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON

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

Great spot

What a great little spot, not flash, but beds were extremely comfortable, the meals were beautiful, and Cooper was an awesome waiter. Great wine too. MUST see Port Arthur.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable. Location and walking onsite to port Arthur was convenient. Staff were super friendly and very willing to help with dinner after a ghost tour Onsite parking with a lot of parking available with short walk to rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money for an older property. Meets basic needs but is in an excellent spot overlooking the historic site with access thru a gate. Good breakfast/dining options in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant greetings, very honey feel, easily accessible through the Port Arthur Site. If you want dinner at the Inn, better booked way in advanced as they fill up quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is right on the Port Arthur site, and entry can be from the property. Rooms were well equipped. Restaurant was excellent. Very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed and went to Port Authur Day and night it was good and close and convenient where ever we went
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Heather

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

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

wei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place close to everything the only thing to improve is wifi connection
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thanks for having us again. Such a great property in a beautiful part of the world. Excellent service and the restaurant never disappoints.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here prior to starting the Three Capes Walk. Had a great nights sleep. Comfy beds and was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to pt arthur
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated and in need of repairs . Bed was not comfy and shower over bath was cramped and slippery. Fridge had old milk stains in and mould round bath silicone.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great short stop over point. Staff was lovely. Onsite dinning - food was fantastic. Bed very comfortable. Great location for access to local tourism.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith Margaret

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

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

Neal

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

Port Arthur

Everything about this was most fantastic! Greeted friendly, tour info perfect, and view from restaurant overlooking the historical grounds. Excellent room and will love to return here again Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanthanat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dr Rajeev

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
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