1830 Restaurant and Bar

This comfortable motor inn, the only hotel within the Port Arthur Historic Site, offers true hospitality and a quiet and relaxing place to stay. Pause for a drink in the bar and enjoy panoramic views over Port Arthur, views shared by the restaurant where you can feast on fine Tasmanian produce. Or just relax in front of a roaring fire in the lounge. All rooms are air-conditioned for extra comfort, with a choice of different types of accommodation to suit all budgets. You can choose from Spa, Officer, or Guard rooms. Spa and Officer have queen beds whilst Guard rooms have a double and a single making them suitable for families. It is only a few steps to the beautiful parklands and convict buildings where you can easily spend a whole day and in the evenings the brave may experience a guided ghost tour by lantern light. The hotel offers a Port Arthur Ghost Tour package which also includes dinner, accommodation and breakfast.

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Arthur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. Offering many walking and bike trails through the 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The campsite has spring water on tap, a hot shower, toilet,rustic camp kitchen, wood stove, gas bbq, level sites and campfire when permitted. Firewood is included (donations welcomed). The Port Arthur Historic site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance with Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks including the Three Capes tracks are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty. Plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).

Port Arthur Villas offer modern, superior, fully equipped villas, studio, and two bedrooms available. Situated opposite Port Arthur Historic site, we can arrange Site entry passes with access through their back gate. A magnificent setting with views over our gardens. A quiet, tranquil and relaxing place to stay. The villas are set amidst a beautiful, pretty cottage garden, surrounded by peaceful farmland. There are barbecue facilities and all modern cooking conveniences in your own kitchen. There are restaurants nearby serving the best of the Tasman Peninsula's produce. Walk along the sheltered beaches, play a round of golf, stroll to the famous Port Arthur Historic Site . In the evening, experience dinner and a lantern-lit guided Ghost Tour. There are over 35 designated walking tracks, taking in rainforests, rugged coastline, spectacular cliffs and rock formations. The historic Coal Mines near Nubeena are also a must do. Go fishing, take a sea charter, or explore the coastline by Tasman Heli flights. At the Devil Park, see the morning sessions of Wild Bird feeding and talks on our iconic Tasmanian devil. We recommend a minimum 2 night stay to fully appreciate all that is on offer on The Tasman Peninsula.