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Freycinet Lodge
Freycinet Lodge offers “a world of natural activities”. It is located in a unique part of the world, surrounded by the tranquility of Freycinet National Park, overlooking the clear waters of Great Oyster Bay and nestled at the base of the Hazards Mountain Range. Oft-filmed Wineglass Bay is only a short walk from the Lodge. A full-time activities officer provides guided walking and trekking tours and can arrange scuba diving, charter boats, kayaking, horse riding and tennis. The Lodge features tastefully-appointed cabins in a secluded bushland setting where it is possible to enjoy the delights of fresh Tasmanian produce while watching dolphins play beneath the deck overlooking Great Oyster Bay. Tariff includes full breakfast daily.
from $229 per room
Strahan Village Waterfront Cottages
This quaint, historic west coast fishing village provides unique accommodation in beautifully-renovated waterfront cottages and terraces. Strahan Village is the perfect base for exploring Tasmania’s wilderness, with Gordon River Cruises and West Coast Wilderness Railway right at your doorstep. There’s your choice of individual spa cottages, executive spa suites and terrace accommodation. Set right on the Esplanade these superb waterfront cottages are all stylish and tastefully decorated.
from $103 per room
Voyages Cradle Mountain Lodge
Cradle Mountain Lodge is a unique wild-erness experience set right on the edge of the spectacular World Heritage-listed Cradle MountainLake St Clair National Park. You’ll be entranced by the raw and rugged beauty of this ancient landscape, where inspiring mountain peaks are mirrored in glacial lakes. And while the surroundings may lead you to believe that you have left civilization behind, inside the Lodge you will find a welcoming blend of great food and wine, creature comforts, hospitality and warmth. With roaring log fires and deep comfortable lounge chairs, the Lodge is an inviting place to unwind at the end of the day spent outdoors. Tariff includes breakfast daily.
Per night rate based on 3-night minimum stay
from $208 per room
Hatherley House, Launceston
Hatherley House received The Royal Australian Institute of Architects Award for Interior Architecture and was rated “one of 80 best new hotels in the world” by Cond Nast Traveler. Listed on the National Register, Hatherley House is a grand old 1830s home that has been re-crafted to retain all its original magnificence and style, but at the same time is a lavish, breathlessly intimate hotel with soaring ceilings, elaborately-carved fireplaces and rooms abounding with natural light. Its interior has become a collection of gilded paintings, Eastern tapestries, Indian carvings, African sculptures, rare books, winding staircases, a colonnaded entry, a magnificent vestibule, secretive niches, hidden passages and surprise balconies and archways. Includes gourmet breakfast.
from $307 per room
Fox and Hounds Inn, Port Arthur
Just one mile from Australia’s colonial cultural icon, the Port Arthur Historic site, Fox and Hounds Inn Port Arthur, with its unique Tudor style, open fires and old-world atmosphere, is the perfect base to experience the natural scenery, the culture and history that make this a very special place.
from $109 per room
Peppers Seaport Hotel, Launceston
As a stylish contemporary waterfront hotel, Peppers Seaport delivers an experience of Launceston that’s new and vibrant yet at the same time draws on the town’s rich Australian history. Taking its character from its waterfront setting, the hotel offers premium, luxury, boutique accommodation with superb views out over the confluence of the North Esk and Tamar River towards Cataract Gorge.
from $247 per room
Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart
Standing on Hobart’s waterfront, a row of historic warehouses dating back from the early 1820s and a former jam factory have been transformed into an enthralling first-class hotel, dedicated to showcasing the work of Tasmania’s finest visual and performing artists. Designed by awardwinning architects, the hotel is itself a work of art. You will be fascinated by the unexpected combination of the antique and the ultra modern. All suites feature natural timber furnishings, special trapeze lighting, a lavish king-size bed with exotic covers and ottomans. Most suites have harbor views, while others overlook the stunning glass Atrium and reveal glimpses of the old jam factory interior. Guest rooms and public spaces exhibit original artworks, which are available for purchase.
from $280 per room
The Old Woolstore, Hobart
Centrally located, The Old Woolstore features a flexible combination of hotel rooms, studio apartments, one- and two bedroom apartments and executive spa apartments. All rooms and apartments are serviced daily and have access to 24-hour room service and on-site gym.
from $181 per room
Lenna of Hobart
Close to all key visitor attractions, Lenna of Hobart, built in 1874, is a beautifully- restored colonial mansion with a modern adjacent wing of rooms. Views of Hobart’s Historic Sullivans Cove Harbour, Mount Wellington and Princes Park are available from the various guest rooms. Lenna is the perfectly-positioned hotel on Hobart’s waterfront and famous Salamanca Place, and on the edge of historic Battery Point.
from $196 per room