Smugglers Rest Apartments Dover
Location: 56 Station Road, Dover, au
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Seaside Oasis with Complimentary Activities
At Smugglers Rest, steps away from Dover Beach, indulge in complimentary amenities like fishing rods, bicycles, and golf clubs. Scenic Adventures at Your Doorstep Explore the Esperance River for hiking and water sports, or venture to the Tahune AirWalk and Hastings Caves just a short drive away. Relaxation and Comfort Await Unwind in air-conditioned apartments with fully equipped kitchens, private bathrooms, and entertainment systems. End your days with a BBQ in the lush gardens.
Ready to escape to Smugglers Rest? Book your stay now for a memorable seaside retreat.
Important Information
Please inform Smugglers Rest Apartments Dover in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Check-out: 09:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Non-smoking throughout
- Board games/puzzles
- Outdoor furniture
- Fire extinguishers
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Free wired internet
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Private picnics
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Beach toys
- Charcoal grill
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Family Suite
Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious family room features a private entrance, a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
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Studio With Garden View
This apartment features a patio and a living room offering garden views. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a lounge area with a flat-screen TV.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy for Unit 4 is 4 including children and infants. Maximum occupancy for Unit 5 is 3 including children and infants.
Please note that all special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Two-Bedroom Apartment With Sea View
This apartment features a patio and a spacious living area with views over the bay's three islands and Bruny Island. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy for Unit 1 is 4 including children and infants. Maximum occupancy for Unit 2 is 5 including children and infants.
Please note that all special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
Family Apartment With Sea View
This apartment features a patio offering sea views. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 7 (see Hotel Policies).
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Deckard (10/5): - Full kitchen and had an outside barbecue area. Had everything you need and even electric blankets which came in handy.
- Elizabeth (9/5): Relaxing and inviting - Felt homely as soon as you walked in, beautiful views, with a quiet location and shops were close by. Well furnished apartment with everything you need to cook for a family, or just relax by electric fireplace as a couple. Shower was a little difficult to get in and out with my bad knees, but was clean.
- Janette (8/5): - Location by the water
View No oven
- Duggan (8/5): Comply and cosy - It's lovely and clean. Beds comfy. Need block out curtains in bedrooms. Light shown through all night
- Mrs Pickles (10/5): A great place to base yourself for a couple of days local experiences in the south of Tasmania. - We were upgraded to the family unit 6 for our 2-night stay. It was roomy, well decorated, and had everything we needed for our stay. The heating had been turned on for our arrival at 5pm on a cold spring night. There were very comfortable queen beds with nice clean and warm linen. There were also electric blankets to heat the beds. There was a split system heater in the main living area. large family fridge with freezer and even ice trays filled with water. There was a spa bath, but we didn't use. There is also an electric fake fire to give the room a bit more ambience. There is a lovely font porch which has a partial water view. It would be lovely to sit on in better weather. There is a car park directly out the front of the property on the street, with about 4 steps up to the unit. The Port Esperance yacht club is directly opposite and has a make your own burger night on Fridays between 6 and 8pm for $12. A very friendly group of welcoming locals. Also, the RSL within walking distance (although a bit of a hill on way up... downhill on way home!) is also a great choice for a meal. Very friendly staff and fantastic pork ribs... a choice of small and large serve! Our host Teresa was very friendly and helpful during our stay. This place is up for sale at the moment. We hope it continues the same standard if sold to new owners. Thank you for a lovely experience. Would stay there again. Nothing🙂
- Turbocharger300 (10/5): -
- Clifford (9/5): Great for a family. - We stayed in the cottage. Really beautiful place to stay if you especially if you had a a family. We were just there for the night, so it was wasted on us. But it was lovely.
Great bed. TV needed a sound bar.
- Guest (10/5): RELAXING, COMFORTABLE AND SAFE. - View was beautiful, location very central to everything. Walked 3 mins to end of the street to throw a line in the water off the jetty. Room was big, everything you would need, very clean and comfortable. Beautiful fire place. Staff were welcoming and lovely. NOTHING!!! It was such a relaxing family weekend away.
- Angie (8/5): -
- Dallas (7/5): It was lovely but needs TLC - Clean and comfortable Lacked bathroom soap and the likes
- Moira Dobson (9/5): - Location..great views
Compact, well designed
- Kevin (8/5): -
- Phillip (10/5): Fantastic place we loved it. - Had everything we needed felt like a home from home. Nothing
- Helen (8/5): -
- Jacqueline (9/5): - Was a great location and a Cosy little unit
- Guest (10/5): Gorgeous view to wake up too - Fantastic place. So clean & the shower is awesome! Beautiful view. Our 2nd stay & wont be our last Nothing!
- Maharjan (8/5): Very beautiful until with great view and comfortable environment 😍 - Everything I found someone buzzed 11pm
- Penny (7/5): Good - Quiet location. Bonus electric blankets.
- Roos (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely cozy visit. Locals and staff very friendly. What a pleasure.
- Aleisa (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sam (9/5): Superb -
- Michael (7/5): Very comfortable and in a great location to explore southern Tasmania - Great location near the water and close to shops and the local RSL club. Nice to walk the bay and jetties with all the fishing boats. Limited crockery and would have liked cereal bowls, but biggest issue was a dripping tap in the bathroom sink, especially at night.
- Anonymous (10/5): Spot on! - Fantastic, great there were outdoor facilities to cook a fresh lobster!
- Vicky (8/5): The accommodation was very comfortable, clean and in a fabulous location. - The location was central and had views of the bay. The curtains in the bedroom were nearly impossible to move along their tracks.
- Sergio (10/5): Great location to spot southern lights and get closer to nature. - Top location to spot southern lights! Clean, tidy and cozy. Irene was very kind and helpful at all times. Highly recommended.
- Belinda (9/5): Ideal location with great outlook and a lovely little beach - Location was amazing - we had a cold dip at the beach then returned to accom for warming shower- very invigorating! Beds were super comfortable & toasty. Meal at RSL which was in walking distance. Electric blanket on bigger bed wasn’t working & A/C appeared to be underpowered (temp set quite high to be comfortable)
- Judith (10/5): Exceptional - We absolutely loved our stay! I'd give it a 20 if I could—10 just doesn't do it justice. Everything was spotless and comfortable, and the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming.
- Annaley (10/5): Cute cottage, great location - Cute cottage, great location
- Edwin (10/5): Exceptional -
- Di (7/5): Good - Location good but units 4 and 5 no views.
There was absolutely no interaction with staff.
I was told an email had been sent - never received.
Someone had over used the air freshener, the room was unbearable.
And the note in the kitchen saying if you don't do your dishes there may be an extra charge.
For 2 knives and 1 spoon I would hope not. Refer previous.
- Lesley (9/5): Peaceful, comfortable and relaxing - Great location, everything we needed was supplied, cosy N/A
- Esme (9/5): Superb -
- Robert (9/5): The host was very helpful which made our stay in Dover pleasant . - Great location to everything we wanted to do. Was good value, no complaints.
- Viet-an (10/5): Great little place by the shore - Excellent communication from the host. Everything as described and better. Very convenient location. Very clean.
- Jillian (9/5): Superb -
- Garth (8/5): Very good -
- Michael (9/5): Very good. Would definitely go again - Great location. Very clean and tidy
- Sue (7/5): Satisfactory but expensive compared to other places - Position. Warm and cosy Hot water supply doggy. At first NO water out of hot tap in bathroom. Shower was cold and hot water took a long time to come in and then you couldn’t alter the temp with out it going cold.Lamp in queen bedroom flickering and sparking.
- Vicki (8/5): Comfortable with everything we needed - staff very attentive - Good location very comfortable Good location pleasant stay
- Nikki (9/5): Superb - Spacious, lots of utensils, plenty of cutlery, right on the beach and a beautiful garden The property was lovely but I few of the lights didn’t work and it was quite dark, you could use lamps and other things but I’m somewhat vision impaired and not having a down light was a little tricky for me. Everything else was lovely.
- Philip (7/5): a comfortable stay in a well-located apartment -
- Penny (8/5): Very good -
- Eric (10/5): Exceptional - Great location Clean and comfortable
- Rene (9/5): Superb -
- David (10/5): Smugglers Rest - Our Smugglers Rest accommodation was comfortable and spacious with all amenities. Lovely water and garden views. Great kitchen, comfortable bed, and adequate heating. Contact with owner/manager when required was friendly and helpful.
- Baier (10/5): Exceptional -
- Keith (8/5): Super location and accommodation in a pretty town. - Loved the location and main bedroom and other area. Great bbq too. 2nd bedroom was far too small for an adult couple with luggage.
- Christine (10/5): Exceptional -
- Rob (8/5): Very good -
- Gary (7/5): Good -
- David (10/5): Great spot to explore the south of TAS and know you have a comfortable base to work from and return to… - Central to all the sites we wanted to see in the South and a great unit right on the water. Well appointed unit within sounds of the waves on the beach and if you are lucky, front row seats to the southern lights. Dover is a lovely setting but we missed some of the options we are used to at home in terms of cafe/restaurants etc - but that is not in the power of the hosts who went out of their way to support our stay.
- Ian (9/5): Superb -
- Gerald (5/5): Passable -
- Justin (5/5): Passable - Nice sunny position The fridge was too small and there wasn't your own laundry and not enough towels or linen not enough rubbish bags and the lounges were old and hard
- William (8/5): Very good -
- Karina (10/5): Exceptional - Cute apartment!! Full furnished kitchen with microwave, kettle, toaster, stove top, plus everything you need! The room itself was lovely with a view of the garden outside and the bay in the distance. The area is very quiet and peaceful which was just what my mum and I were looking for on our holiday.
- Katharine (10/5): Great place to stay - Big spacious apartment with everything you needed. Comfy bed, pillows and wonderful shower. Lovely lady on reception. Would recommend staying. Nothing
- Neil (8/5): Very good -
- Angela (10/5): Exceptional -
- Julie (10/5): Perfect - Location & view
Great pub Altho u can’t drink the water we were provided with free bottles so it was fine
- Maria (9/5): Superb - Enjoyed the very large TV and access to Netflix. It was well stocked for preparing your own food.
- Webber (8/5): A great place to stay in a wonderful part of the world. - Our host, Teresa contacted us at 9.30am on the day of our arrival to let us know that our apartment was ready when we were. She was there to welcome us when we arrived later in the day. Teresa told us what dining and shopping was available in Dover which was very helpful. The facilities were great. The apartment was clean and comfortable. The location was wonderful - scenic and quiet. The facilities were good as was the wifi provided. Overall, our stay represented excellent value for money.
- Angela (10/5): Exceptional - A nice surprise, nicely decorated large apartment and well stocked in the kitchen if you decide to cook. Very comfortable bed and nice view of beach and garden. It's about a 5 - to 8-minute walk to RSL for dinner, and about 10 minutes to the IGA and a little cafe that opened at 9 am. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend to other travellers.
- Sharon (10/5): Exceptional -
- Vic (10/5): Exceptional -
- Pauline (10/5): Exceptional - The apartment had everything we needed for our overnight stay. It was clean, comfortable & specious. Would definitely stay here again or in any of the larger appartments.
- Amanda (10/5): We travelled with another couple for a get together with friends. Smugglers rest was in close prox - Beautiful location and the staff were so so friendly and accommodating. Clean little place with everything we needed. Comfortable beds and hot shower!
- Faye (8/5): Very good - The property is old but it was very comfortable and clean.
- Leigh (7/5): Good - Location is fantastic, Dover RSL was amazing for dinner. Some decor falling apart (curtains)
- John (9/5): Superb - Great location had everything you'd need plus more it was very clean which is a big thing.
There was nothing I could find negative.
The RSL club within walking distance was probably the best RSL club I have been in the views are great.
Would highly recommend
- Patricia (10/5): Great spot, so peaceful, overlooking the bay. Missed seeing their beautiful aurora's - Smuggler's Rest was exceptional, the best location, owners were so friendly and helpful
Everything you would need in the unit and beautiful barbeque area out the back of unit.
Overlooking the bay, so peaceful. Would definitely stay here again ! There was nothing to dislike about this stay
- Michaella (8/5): Very good -
- Jess (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ron (8/5): Very good -
- Anne (8/5): Very good - The door key wouldn't work to lock the apartment
- Brenda (9/5): A great place to stay with everything you could need supplied. - The location was beautiful and very handy yo other places yo see.
- Clemons (10/5): Exceptional -
- Petra (10/5): Beautiful unit in Dover with water views - I had a great stay at this charming two-bedroom unit in Dover with beautiful water views. It was clean, well-appointed, and the allocated parking made things easy. Highly recommend for a comfortable and convenient stay!
- Monique (8/5): Very good - Good sized appartement with comfortable sitting area.
- Geoff (7/5): Comfortable and spacious studio ... even had Netflix - Lots of space and the bed was comfortable Bathroom would benefit with a refurb
- Carmel (9/5): Superb -
- Vincent (8/5): Very good -
- Alison (7/5): Good - Location
- Kerrie (7/5): Good -
- Edgar (8/5): it was a shame that Dover did not have more to offer. - very spacious accommodation.
- Nicole (8/5): Simple, clean and comfy. - Location was lovely, opposite the beach. It was clean and comfortable. Simple accommodation. Could do with a reno, especially the bathroom.
- Peter (9/5): Superb -
- Leah (7/5): Restful lovely quiet location close to beaches - BbQ area was amazing Parking a bit tight to navigate
- Ruth (10/5): Exceptional - Location was perfect for a shoreline walk, lovely view of the water. Quite spacious and very clean. Very nice garden area with bbq etc.
- Scott (9/5): Superb -
- Jim (9/5): Comfortable and clean - Retro style but spacious and comfortable. Even had a smart TV!
- Sunshine (7/5): Good location but very basic accommodation - Great view and easy walking distance to beach, shops and ex servicemen’s club. The building is quite run down, screen door was very difficult to open and shut, interior very dated and could definitely do with a revamp. Quite expensive in comparison to other places we stayed in the Huon Valley considering that there’s no other facilities.
- Christopher (10/5): Exceptional - Really peaceful beautiful spot
- Nick (7/5): Good -
- Chris (9/5): Clean and tidy. - Very clean. Friendly staff. The bed was not the best for me
- Tanmay (10/5): Exceptional -
- Waters (9/5): Superb -
- Jules (10/5): Irene was so helpful and accommodating when I fell ill during my stay. Exceptional hospitality. - A beautiful location and quaint apartments
- Leticia (6/5): Pleasant -
- Alison (10/5): Exceptional -
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