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Port Arthur Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Port Arthur with a restaurant and a bar

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Port Arthur Motor Inn sits near the historic site, offering a tranquil garden setting where guests relax or enjoy drinks at the bar. The Commandant's Table restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and WiFi keeps everyone connected in their rooms.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Officer Row, Shared Balcony | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Officer Row, Shared Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Guard Row | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Guard Row

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Interconnecting Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Interconnecting Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
29 Safety Cove Road, Port Arthur, TAS, 7182

What's nearby

  • Port Arthur Historic Site - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shipstern Bluff - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stewarts Bay State Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Isle of the Dead - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Port Arthur Lavender Farm - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles

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
  • ‪The Pickers Pantry - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fox And Hounds Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Port Arthur Motor Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Port Arthur Motor Inn and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Commandant's Table, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Port Arthur Motor Inn include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 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 elevator
  • 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

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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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Arthur Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Port Arthur Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Port Arthur Motor Inn located?

Situated in Port Arthur, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shipstern Bluff and Port Arthur Historic Site. Stewarts Bay State Reserve and Isle of the Dead are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Port Arthur Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 448 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice. Room had nice outlook
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Jaycie

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

8/10 Good

mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Jacqueline

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

8/10 Good

Greg

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

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to relax after the Three capes Walk.
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

Andrea

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

8/10 Good

Deearn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facility
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room close to Historical site. Friendly staff and nice restaraunt for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith Margaret

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay and close to Port Arthur Heritage site
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

8/10 Good

Katrina

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

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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

LORRAINE

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

10/10 Excellent

Prasadi

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very helpful staff, awesome location and views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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