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Argosy Motor Inn
- +61364278872
- 221 Tarleton Street, East Devonport, Tasmania 7310, Australia
Published:
June 29, 2024
About Argosy Motor Inn
Simple rooms in a down-to-earth motel offering a restaurant, a bar & complimentary Wi-Fi. Set opposite the Mersey River, this low-key motel is 2 km from both the Spirit Of Tasmania ferry terminal and the Tasmanian Trail. The straightforward rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment, plus microwaves, and verandahs or balconies. Upgraded quarters add whirlpool baths. Room service is available. Parking is complimentary. There's a casual restaurant with a terrace and a kids' play area. There's also a bar and coin-operated laundry facilities.
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Argosy Motor Inn Reviews
Yesterday my friend left his bike bag behind at the hotel. We had boarded the Ferry and it was leaving early. The hotel staff found the bag and personally delivered it to the ship, before we departed. Thankyou for you kind efforts
- Lynne Gordon
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
What a delight to arrive here at 11pm after a turbulent crossing on the Spirit. The King suites are worth the relatively hefty price tag....rooms are beautifully renovated, large and welcoming. Bed and linen comfy and fresh. We could not fault a thing and the only improvement Management could make, is a better brand of loo paper....now THAT tells you how good this place is. Do yourself a favour....especially if using the Spirit terminal 2 kms way.
- Dilan PeREra
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
We loved our stay, clean rooms and very friendly staff
Nice pub for an evening beer looking at water.
Very close to the Ferry
- Averill Heineck
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
We had the pleasure of staying here at t hg e Argosy Motor Inn a few weeks ago .the room was spotless and bed was so comfortable .we dinned at the restaurant twice and enjoyed the meals .ever done a senior rate .very enjoyable stay the staff were so friendly . thank you ..
- Rebekah Wright
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Very happy staying here for my work trips. Rooms are very clean, has everything you need. The meals in the bistro are really good and all staff are very welcoming and friendly.
- Peter Dal-Ben
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
This is a perfect place to stay once you get off the ferry. The management obviously deal with late arrivals and communicated with me via SMS to inform me of what to do. The venue adjoining the motel is a small pub. The kitchen closes at 8 pm, so we got there just in time. A good selection of options to choose from and a salad bar to those who take that option. A great view of park and river across the road. The room is well furnished and the bathroom facilities are also well maintained and have modern appointments. You can order a breakfast to your room if that's your choice. We slept well and thoroughly satisfied.
- Phillip Spencer
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
The room was spotless, great bathroom and comfortable bed. The bistro served great basic food that had not been smacked with the Masterchef stick.
For anyone using the Spirit of Tasmania, this is a great motel to stop at as it is very close to the ferry terminal. I highly recommend this motel.
- Leeanne A
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
The reason I'm giving such a low score is because when I was placing my order, the server, who I think was the shift manager, questioned me when I asked for something written on the specials board. Acting like I was an idiot when she hadn't bothered to read what was in front of her. She then placed the order incorrectly, so my hubs got a dish he didn't ask for. When she asked why he didn't he eat the food, he told her it wasn't what he ordered. She tried to tell us we were wrong. We then googled a photo to show her beef stew isn't ossobucco.
She got the chef involved, who told her she was wrong, and she then had to eat humble pie.
I believe she could have dealt with the situation better. (Knowing the menu would be a start).
She also rudely discussed sending a staff member home early in front of a customer (the lady bar staff was the managers elder and should have been shown more respect).
Young lady if you're reading this, you'll be older one day and wouldn't like to be sent home early just cause of your age.
Respect is earnt not given.
- Andrea Lombardo
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Super friendly staff, they give alot of advice for your holiday and they give the best service even a bit later than their hours.
Very clean and rooms remodernated with tv and modern bathroom/shower
- Toowoombatourist
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Our first night in Tasmania...an older property that has had a good, basic renovation of their rooms - easy to find, close to town, clean, good tea/coffee making facilities, parking at the door, comfortable bed for the night and a busy bistro right on your doorstep! Everything you need for a one night stay.
- SMOAI76
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Not stayed at the Argosy for a couple of years, had an excellent stay last time staying in one of their standard ground floor queen rooms.|This time opted for a king suite which was in a separate block from the ground level rooms. The room was on the ground floor with first floor rooms above, I assume this is the case with all king suites eg a ground or first floor option, perhaps best to book over the phone if matters exactly what room you have.|Large spacious and modernised room everything neat and well presented and with a multicompartment waste bin so you can separate your recyclables and non recyclables.|Heard a bit of noise from the room above but nothing I haven't experience before...sound of water running/shower etc.|The motel clearly states that there are no room specific allocated parking spaces on site, but there is plenty of parking including large open area at the bistro end of the motel. I would say the parking area near the king suite area we were on was probably a little tighter than the rest of the motel spaces. All off street though and very convenient.|Handy for access to Bass Highway, no major noise though even from the highway and very easy to find if you have just arrived off the Spirit of Tasmania. If you are checking in at the motel NOT having arrived off the boat I'd suggest you check in from advertised check in time through to 5pm-ish if you can. If a boat has just arrived in the evening there can be a lot of people checking in at once, gets a bit busy.||Staff helpful and friendly I would happily stay at The Argosy again and would recommend. On site food service very good too, see separate review of bistro for dinner.
- Kimberley Chalmers
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Modest on the outside, renovated on the inside.
Everything you would need and exceptional for a motor inn. Convenient restaurant on site with very friendly staff throughout. Guests polite and quiet. Would recommend.
- Ninoosh Abedini
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Loved staying here during Christmas. The staff is so sweet and considerate. The hotel is right by the highway and there were parking spots right in front of the rooms. Very convenient.
- Jessica Cafey
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
I love everything, apart from being served in front bar by Wendy, she is so unprofessional, rude and and grumpy. Everything is perfect apart from her service.
- Dave Harding
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
I had a good time staying here, the room was good and like a home away from home. I was able to setup my laptop and watch streaming on there. The bed was comfortable, the shower was good.
Good place to stay the night. Recommend it.
- Rodney Stuckey
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Had the pleasure of staying here after our SOT trip from Geelong. The staff were available even though we arrived to the hotel around 7pm and the Bistro next door was also available for a quick tasty meal. The room was extremely comfortable, recently renovated with one of the best showers I have experienced in a hotel room. Huge TV and bed made the overnight experience even more comfortable. Definitely recommend the Argosy Motor Inn for your stay in Devonport.
- Kim Baker
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Had a meal can honestly say the meals have declined in quality. I've lived in the area for 38 years and eaten at the Argosy alot but in the last six months or so the meals are poor. Today's was cheap quality ingredients and over cooked. Had curried scallops another time that had that much curry it was inedible and the curry powder wasn't cooked off properly if you know curry you know .left it . Time they found some good chefs. And I'm not sure but the bloke that came out of the kitchen had hair past his shoulders not tied up. Counter staff are always great friendly polite and chatty.
- Dave “at biggerawaters”
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Great value rooms, very clean, cooked breakfast to room was very generous and delicious. The bistro had good menu and food was good, best thing was a very fresh salad bar.
Perfect location if your catching the ferry.
- kate taylor
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Great place to stay close to the SOT terminal. Easy to get in to room when the ferry arrives at night.
Had a great modern large size room.
- Jamie Butler
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Great place to stay after a trip on the Spirt, saved us a long travel at night. Location, location, location. Refreshed in the morning. One of the best bookings we have stayed at. Bonus upgrade! We will back.
- Nitin Gupta
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Good clean hotel with big rooms, speedy wifi, good amenities and a big tv screen. Washroom was clean and huge with a full size tub.
We booked it due to its proximity to the spirit of Tasmania's terminal. Even though its 3 stars, it has a feel of 4 stars hotel. Due to early departure, we couldnt check the breakfast, which i think would be amazing too.
Only issue I found was the parking spot. Due to new year eve, hotel was fully booked and spot near our room was taken.
Definitely recommended !!
- Doug Moncur
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Good cheap clean motel close to ferry terminal. A bit noisy with trucks overnight but fine if you have an early start
- Rex Bishop
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Friendly service, nice comfortable rooms. Delicious schnitzels
- Alanna Willcox
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Close to Spirit of Tasmania. Clean and comfortable. Had issues connecting to wifi but didn't affect my stay. Thank you
- Marcia Mitton
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Brilliantly located for staying and catching the Spirit of Tassie day crossing ferry (leaving early morning) but we actually spent 3 nights here and enjoyed the stay as well as the convenience on crossing day. Room was a good size with big bathroom. Great TV and Wifi and also Laundry facilities. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the restaurant had great food. Highly recommend this place.
- Sandra Wall
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Breakfast at the Argosy is yum. The rooms are comfortable, clean with a separate toilet and walk-in shower. The staff go the extra mile to make visitors welcome which is refreshing. It is close to the Spirit of Tasmania terminal which is a real plus. Their bistro has a wide menu, so book!
Thank you all at the Argosy for making our stay so enjoyable.
Sandra Wall
- Mary Wilson
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
Bed was as hard as a rock, glad we only stayed for 1 night. Very old and outdated. Picked this location due to location near Spirit of Tasmania arrival.Had dinner in the restaurant upon arrival. The food was ok
- Roslyn Kennedy
5 Fri 2024 at 11.53 pm
A bit noisy. Very handy for meals. Lovely park across the road. Great laundry.
- Mark Howard