Smithton Motels

Staying overnight on a work trip, referred here by a work colleague who stays regularly and recommended the motel units separate from main hotel. Very tidy and satisfactory room although some pedestrian and vehicle disruption from other units and drive-thru bottle store - which was closed by the time I got settled and went to get a brew! Close to town though and a pleasant walk around the marina area if you are into such things. Good feed at the hotel restaurant, home-style roast and well presented. Fair price for accommodation and would consider again for a work visit or base to explore.

This review is to do with the service received when attempting to book a tour. My husband and I had wished to book a 4WD tour to see the abandoned town of Balfour and we were very excited to have a 4WD experience and it was to be something of a rare treat for us, a splurge for our anniversary. When booking, I thought that the charge of $200 per person was expensive, but still reasonable and something we could afford as a one off. I booked everything online and was excited. Shortly thereafter, I received a phone call from Tall Timbers, telling me that they have a minimum number of participants required to book that tour, however, I could upgrade to the 'deluxe package' which was for a private tour at $300 per person! I indicated that we couldn't afford that price and that the tour was for our anniversary and requested that they see if perhaps they might be able to find someone else who would like to join our tour. I am under no illusion that they even attempted to find another interested party and of course, when our anniversary came around (I booked several months in advance), I had to cancel the tour as they had failed to find anyone interested in joining us. Being how big Tasmania is in tourism I do find it hard to believe that no other couple would be interested in saving $200. I also find it disappointing that they would rather not go out at all and make $400 for the sake of not being able to make $600. I little bit of kindness goes a long way and we are Tasmanian locals, not wealthy tourists. It's just another example of an uncaring Tasmanian business flipping us the bird, being overpriced and only out for whatever they can wring out of gullible tourists. We ended up going to the area where the 4WDing was to take place and I daresay the track wasn't even that long and that most of the tour would have been spent travelling from Smithton.

Located in Smithton, Sheer Pleasure Accommodation is within a 5-minute drive of Smithton Riverfront Park and Smithton Country Club. This luxury guesthouse is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Stanley Golf Club and 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from Trowutta Arch.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.A complimentary continental breakfast is included.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. 50-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

Located in Smithton, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Circular Head Heritage Centre and Smithton Riverfront Park. This vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Briant Hill Nature Recreation Area and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Duck River Conservation Area.Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished patio. A flat-screen television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. A private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower features a jetted bathtub and complimentary toiletries.