First off, the two guys who run this gorgeous B & B in Devonport, in the north of Tasmania, are so…read morewarm and welcoming, it's almost like staying at your fave uncles' home. There are cellophane bags of homemade shortbread biscuits when you check in. Nice touch!! Super delicious! The property is a two-storey old mansion, chock full of antiques, collectibles and beautiful paintings. Our upstairs room was very romantic and spacious, with a four poster king-sized bed and a separate bathroom with shower & mini-bar fridge. We only stayed for one night and our host told us that he usually directs guests to a restaurant called "Mrs. Jones" but unfortunately it is not open on Mondays... so the next best bet was a pub down by the dock where we could watch the Ferry come in that eve. The place was bustling and the food was off the charts good!! If that was the second-best place in town... then - wow. Slow-cooked lamb shoulder feast was to die for. Back to the B & B to kick back after dinner. Wrap-around upstairs balcony was the perfect place to hang out and watch a lightning storm while sipping a glass of whiskey. We headed off to Cradle Mtn the next day for NYE at Peppers (also fantastic!) Meanwhile, I had realised that I had forgotten to pack a (much-needed) belt for the dress I had been planning to wear that eve... I took a chance and asked our gracious hosts if it might be possible for them to give me a small length of black cord or fabric that I could use as an impromptu belt? Not a problem! Turns out that one of the guys is apparently fairly talented with a sewing machine. He proceeded to whip me up a BELT -- carefully stitched, hemmed and nicely finished. Within 12 minutes - no exaggeration. I was speechless with gratitude. I cannot recommend The Grand on Macfie highly enough - for its outstanding hospitality and comfort. Oh, did I forget to mention the 5-star homemade breakfast that's included with the room rate? Eggs Benedict with perfectly runny yolks and rich, homemade hollandaise sauce -- in fact, pretty well anything your heart desires can be prepared to order. Divine espresso, too. Definitely a highlight of our memorable trip to Tassie. I'm still dreaming about those shortbread cookies... Thank you, guys!! BIG LOVE xox

Wow, my wife and I love period houses and this property scores big with both of us. Built in the…read more1890's and immaculately presented inside and out with great views. The two gentlemen that run this business love this building and it shows in the quality of the renovations and the tasteful period decorations and furnishings. The warm welcome and the genuineness of both Paul and Brendon make your stay like your visiting with your favourite relatives and their knowledge of the history of the property is an added bonus. Breakfast is served in the dining room which like the rest of the property is immaculately presented and the selection and size of the servings are generous, not to mention also delicious. There is a communal lounge with plump leather lounge and chair where guests can sit and read or chat with a nice glass of port or sherry. If you in Devonport for business or pleasure you must stay here. You won't regret it.

Carol is an absolutely wonderful host. The property is large and lovely and can provide a nice rest…read moreday if you need a rest from seeing this wonderful island.

My fiance and I stayed here to celebrate our engagement and we were thoroughly impressed. Maureen…read moreand Raj took every opportunity to make us comfortable and did so with impeccable detail! Room was spotless and huge, spa bath was sterilized and provided with sea salts and scrubs. Breakfast basket was HUGE and included delicious local fruits, meats, eggs, bread, and homemade biscuits. We enjoyed a romantic, peaceful few days for the cost of a standard hotel elsewhere. Fantastic price for what its worth. We will be back and highly recommend.

Great spot to stay over if you are catching the Spirit the next morning or just arriving from said…read moreship. Discovery is on the right side of Devonport and literally a few minutes away from the Spirit dock. Check in and out is quick and drop off key box is set up for early check out. It's also located right next to the beach, so a beautiful beautiful spot to be in Devonport. if you are here during summer you can definitely get a few hours worth of park and beach play and park bench takeaways. The holiday park itself has all the usual suspect, bouncy trampoline, BBq etc to keep kids busy. Clean and reasonable. When we booked it was one of the most reasonable rate family accomodation and you can join DIscovery to get discount on accomodation accross Tas and Vic. FOr us, It's already paid itself off in our first visit. Our family cabin had huge main bedroom and a 4 bunk second room. The living/ kitchen/ dining was smaller than other cabins we stayed at but does the job for an overnight stay

Our family motel room was clean and comfortable, but nothing special. Typical motel…read moreaccommodations. We enjoyed the pool a lot. The meal we had was really lovely. We had the seafood platter and it was ridiculous! Piled HIGH with deliciousness, and tons of fries. The steak was also good, with a really tasty gravy. Desserts were also excellent, the caramel ice cream was a highlight.

The hotel itself feels a little like a cookie cut corporate conference venue. However, there are…read morethree things that make this place spectacular: the amazingly friendly local staff, the jaw dropping sunsets and the food! The chef's hat chef does an amazing job here. The salmon fish cakes (if a dish of the day) is well worth it!

This restaurant carries high expectations from its promotions, but the reality is well deserved…read more Had the set 3-course dinner, and was quite impressed. Service is exemplary, and very glad to have chosen this venue.

I was pleasantly surprised with Kentish Hills Retreat. As a cheap motel, I was expecting a mediocre…read morestay, but we were actually really comfortable. The rooms were spacious, the amenities were great (full kitchen, bbq area, comfortable beds, seating areas). The rooms had solid brick between the walls, reducing sounds from neighboring suites and nearby road noise. My only gripe was the dusty smell in the bed spread. I didn't want to turn the heater on, so I needed the extra blanket for warmth. I wish I had brought my sanitizing spray with me so that I could douse the bed in that. Oh well. My immune system lived to tell the tale. All up, we booked 3 suites using hotels.com. My room was the deluxe, which had a twin (single) bed and a queen, and we had my husband and I with our baby and preschooler. My sister had an apartment room, with her 2 young boys in the bedroom (bunk beds + queen bed), and she and her husband in the lounge room on the queen bed in there with their baby in a bassinet. My parents had the standard room which just had a queen bed. Great access to local attractions - about an hour to Cradle Mountain, 30 minutes to Mole Creek Caves, and about 30 minutes to Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm.

A nice little motel with friendly and very hospitable staff. On site washer and dryer facilities, a…read moregas BBQ pit, clean washrooms with plenty of other extras make this place a great place to stay in while exploring the cradle Mountain area.

We stayed in one of the cabins for 3 nights. The staff were exceptionally friendly and took time to…read moretalk about a variety it activities available on site. We took advantage of the cave hike to see a few glow worms. We were excited to see a platypus in one of the ponds. What a great time. 5 adults were in our party.