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Smugglers Rest

56 Station Rd, Dover, Tasmania 7117, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

We love the peaceful beauty of Dover. Great base to visit Hastings Caves & Thermal Spas. Handy neat self contained accommodation near the beach. Service was excellent. Unfortunately we had to shorten our stay due to our toddler injuring himself. Glenda couldn't have been more helpful and we truly appreciated her assistance and genuine concern. We look forward to staying... More

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Hobart, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

You couldn't get a accommodation much closer to a gorgeous, long, beautiful beach such as Smugglers Rest at Dover (Tas). The service is so friendly, always a hello, how are you? and the rooms are large, clean, modern but homely too. Plenty of room for one person or a family or group of friends. Excellent playground in easy walking distance.... More

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Glenda R, Manager at Smugglers Rest, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Hi Sally, We are so glad you had a pleasant and restful stay at Smugglers. We do really appreciate the feed back, it encourages us to keep up our goal of 100% customer satisfaction. We look forward to your next visit. Wishing you all the best, Glenda and Philip More

Brisbane Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

A lovely location overlooking the water. Unit has kitchenette with full stove, cutlery, crockery and microwave, small fridge - well appointed, clean and tidy. Bathroom has shower and hair dryer. There is a shared laundry, bikes and golf clubs available free of charge. The local golf club charges 5AUD for a game. IGA supermarket is a short drive away; honour... More

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Glenda R, Manager at Smugglers Rest, responded to this review
21 March 2013

Thank you for taking time out to review your stay at Smugglers Rest, we really appreciate it. So glad your stay was pleasant and comfortable, We hope to see you again. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We first stayed here a couple of years ago as an adult family group. We chose it for it's affordability and relative proximity to many bushwalks and attractions we wanted to visit. The lovely bayside location was a bonus, and this time we made the most of it, exploring the bayside walking path and beaches, visiting the jetty for fishing... More

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Glenda R, Manager at Smugglers Rest, responded to this review
27 February 2013

It certainly is a pleasure to have guests that appreciate our efforts to provide exceptionally comfortable and pleasant accommodation. Our aim is to make your holiday a memorable one. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you next time you visit beautiful Dover. Glenda and Philip More

Brisbane
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

Nice self contained room for the price of a normal motel room, receptionist was nice and helpful in finding groceries. Door to room was a patio door with just the normal lock, didn't feel very secure, but in such a small tourist town probably not a worry.

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Glenda R, Manager at Smugglers Rest, responded to this review
12 February 2013

We are so glad that your stay was comfortable. We hope you will be able to find time to come and see us again in the future. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

We visited Smugglers Rest with 3 other couples. All the units were very clean, and spacious. We were able to use the BBQ facilities and outdoor setting in the garden, and on the day rain threatened, were encouraged to move it all undercover so we could continue to enjoy it. The views of the beach and ease of access were... More

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Glenda R, Manager at Smugglers Rest, responded to this review
15 February 2013

Thank you for your positive comments Di, it certainly was a pleasure to have you and your group here. We are so glad your experience was pleasant and relaxing. Please come again soon! More

Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

We went touring in Tassie in January and despite bushfires found to still be a great destination. Highlight was Smugglers Rest in the exquisite old fishing port, Dover, on the Huon Trail south of Hobart. Supurb accommodation including free wi fi at remarkably affordable prices. We could have lived in this appartment for the rest of our lives. Allen M

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Glenda R, Manager at Smugglers Rest, responded to this review
8 February 2013

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Smugglers Rest. We take a great amount of pride in seeing that our guests are accommodated in comfortable and serene surroundings, and have everything they could need for a relaxing and memorable holiday. Please come and see us again soon. Glenda and Philip More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

What a great place to stay in a very quiet and beautiful location. Smugglers Rest overlooks the beautiful bay of Port Esperance which has a nice little beach for the kids. We were lucky to get in at short notice during the Christmas holidays with only a family apartment available. Although lacking the big window bay frontage of the more... More

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Glenda R, Manager at Smugglers Rest, responded to this review
8 February 2013

What a fabulous review! thank you so much for your observations and compliments, we certainly do go out of our way to make sure everything is as pleasant and enjoyable for our guests as possible. You taking the time to let us know that you appreciate our efforts, means so much. We do hope we see you again in the... More

Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

We stayed in a 2 bedroom unit for 3 nights. The unit was spacious and extremely clean and had everything we needed. The location was great. Driving distance to all the sights. Shops and hotel close by. Highly recommend

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Jerome A, Manager at Smugglers Rest, responded to this review
16 December 2012

Thank you so much for the great review. Dover is special and so nice to have great people to share it with. More

Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2012

My partner and I stayed in the self contained studio 'Faith' for 2 nights. The studio is spacious, ultra clean, modern & contained everything you need. Much nicer than in the photos. Comfy bed, hot shower & a free laundry for guest use. Dover is super quiet & close to Tahune AirWalk, Cockle Creek and other attractions. I recommend the... More

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Jerome A, Manager at Smugglers Rest, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Thanks Emma. We're glad you and your partner enjoyed your stay in our studio apartments. Yes we certainly do live in a quite and beautiful area of Australia with plenty of outdoor activities. Glad you enjoyed the South Cape walk that's my favorite too! More

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Address: 56 Station Rd, Dover, Tasmania 7117, Australia
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Region: Australia > Tasmania > Dover
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Dover
Price range (per night): RM324 - 472
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Luxurious and Family friendly reasonably priced accommodation overlooking stunning Dover Beach with Bruny Island in the back ground.1 and 2 bedroom units all Fully self-contained with Full kitchen, linen supplied, TV/DVD player, Heat pump/Airconditioned and En-suite bathroom in every Studio and Unit. Beautiful Garden with BBQ, Bikes, Fishing rods, Laundry facilities - ALL ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR THE USE OF SMUGGLERS REST GUESTS!! Why not come and see for yourself? ... more   less 

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