Wintersun Gardens Motel  

On Tasmania’s east coast in Bicheno, about 1 km from the town centre. A short walk brings you to Redbill Beach, Waubs Beach, Bicheno Penguin Tours, Whalers Lookout and Lookout Rock State Reserve.

A compact, laid-back motel with warmly decorated rooms and private furnished balconies or patios. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, refrigerators and desks, with some offering electric blankets or DVD players. Wheelchair-accessible options and daily housekeeping keep things easy.

Outdoor pool, garden terrace and a children’s playground make this spot family-friendly. There’s a picnic and barbecue area for easy alfresco meals, plus free on-site parking, a laundromat, concierge and a tour desk to book local excursions.

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout and in-room desks for light work. Express check-in/out and baggage storage add practical convenience.

An on-site restaurant and limited-hour room service serve simple meals. Use the barbecue and picnic areas for casual cooking, or walk to nearby seafood favourites such as The Gulch, Sealife Centre Restaurant and The Lobster Shack Tasmania.