Best Western Burnie - Murchison Lodge

Location: 9 Murchison Highway, Somerset, au

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Ironing service
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Security alarm
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Golfing on site
• Playground on site
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  Features a private balcony/patio

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch TV, premium channels, and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Balcony or patio
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided

• Superior King Room

  The fully-refurbished superior room features a 1 king size pillowtop bed, an LCD flat-screen TV, a DVD player and heated towel rails

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Key card access

• Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  1 Queen Bed

  Features a private balcony/patio

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch TV, premium channels, and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Balcony or patio
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided

• Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  1 King Bed

  Features a private balcony/patio

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch TV, premium channels, and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Balcony or patio
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided

• Family Room - Economy Interconnecting

  This family room has 3 single beds and 1 queen bed. There are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a kitchenette.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Additional bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Key card access

• Budget Double Room

  Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room features a TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Key card access

• Executive Queen Room

  Room features a DVD player and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies).

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Key card access

• Executive Twin Room

  Room enjoys upgraded furnishings and has cable television. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies).

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Key card access

Guest Reviews

• Shaun (8/5): -
• Gould (6/5): - The room was basic Shower fitting
• Thomas (10/5): Everything was excellent. Staff were helpful and friendly. The room was excellent and comfortable. - I don't eat breakfast usually but other things were excellent. The snacks were excellent and it was very peaceful and slept really well. It is an excellent place to stay I can't think of anything I didnt like.:) everything was great. There is nothing i can add to improve it as thoughly enjoyed my stay.
• Julien (6/5): regular motel in a yard - reasonable price you do not have any view in the hotel.
• stephen (8/5): -
• Fiona (7/5): plesant - NA the shower needed grout cleaning
• Sandra (10/5): Exceptional accommodation - highly recommended - Friendly service, clean rooms, comfy bed, excellent food. nothing identified
• Sharon (8/5): -
• Carolynne (8/5): - Quiet location - private Restaurant not open on Sundays
• Grinmanis (10/5): -
• Andrew (7/5): Pleasant and helpful staff - Lovely location next to the Cam river Mirror in the bathroom positioned for only short people
• Matthew (10/5): -
• Wiwat (10/5): - ห้องพักมีทุกอย่างครบ ไม่มี
• Alison (10/5): Excellent 10/10 - The room was absolutely fantastic, neat, tidy and modern. Reception staff were friendly and very accommodating. I will be needing to stay in the area again so ill 100% be booking here again. Thanks for the lovely stay. See you again soon.
• Kerri (9/5): Best place - It was very comfortable Nothing it was all good 👍
• Illidge (8/5): - The room was good and the restaurant was better.
• Alicia (8/5): -
• Jenny (10/5): -
• Vincent (5/5): -
• Annemarie (9/5): Great overnight stay - Nice clean motel with a great little kitchenette. Had crockery, a toaster and a microwave. Nice table and chairs Had a comfortable bed. Friendly staff. It was all good
• Yvonne (7/5): Was ok for an overnight stay - Basic but clean. Staff friendly
• Giulia Alessia (3/5): -
• Kaye (8/5): - Location Shower was broken would not stay up and the water pressure was very poor the longer the shower was running the pressure pretty much was zero so needs attention by see
• Nicole (7/5): - Upgraded room Bed lamps on the headboard in the way
• Peter (9/5): This is the fourth time i have stayed at the property and will continue to visit. - The location is so convenient to the town centre of Somerset and a short drive to the city of Burnie. This business is run by a family who go the extra mile to make visitors very welcome. The property is very well presented with sealed car park, low maintenance gardens and a garden area to relax in. Very easy drive of 15 minutes to Wynyard/Burnie airport.
• Susan (10/5): -
• Timothy (8/5): Great motel with really helpful staff - Nice room. Great blockout curtains.
• Julie (10/5): -
• Marivic (10/5): -
• Susan (8/5): Room was very comfortable - Staff and property were just perfect for a 2 night stay. Good location to shops.
• Orourke (7/5): -
• Brebner (8/5): -
• Timo Rohrberg (10/5): - Spacious room, comfy bed, very helpful staff. As anywhere in Tasmania, prices for accommodation.
• Naomi (10/5): Would recommend to all, definitely will be rebooking the accommodation - Friendly staff, who were very welcoming upgraded our room on arrival, room was extremely clean. Located 15 minutes from airport and 10 minutes from Burnie with beach right across road
• Tom (9/5): Good stay, good meal at restaurant highly recommens. - Location and cleanliness The shower ran hot and cold depending on rooms either side using water.
• Philip (10/5): -
• brian (8/5): Great stay. Hosts were awesome. -
• Peter (10/5): Very relaxing and very comfortable place to stay, - I have stayed at the property before and will recommend the property to other travellers. Great location with good access to the village of Somerset which has supermarkets, newagency, take-awy and bakery etc. Short drive to city of Burnie. Friendly staff, pride is taken with the grounds and rooms are spotless in presentation. Well priced and very affordable for staying several days. Very picturesque with the Cam River over the road and family friendly with the beach across the highway.
• Jutta (10/5): - Very friendly staff great location and very clean we had a great stay and will return
• Tracey (9/5): -
• Li (9/5): -
• Mark Dewsnap (8/5): - Cleanliness. Restaurant very good also Main lightbulb not working. Both bedlamps unplugged. TV signal too weak for normal picture.
• Peter (10/5): Would stay there again - Perfect location for what we wanted. Staff qas excellent
• David (8/5): - We had a very good two night stay at this well located, clean, motel style accommodation. The management was very friendly and helpful. It was a great base to explore Burnie, Devonport and more.
• Cheryl (9/5): Very pleasant - The motel was in a pleasant location, close to the riverside and a short walk to the local shopping centre. The room was clean and comfortable. Our host was friendly and welcoming. Parking was available immediately in front of the room. Nothing
• Phone (10/5): -
• Urs (9/5): -
• David (8/5): Very enjoyable great management will definitely stay there again - Great location and easy to access The restaurant next door was closed
• Jayden (10/5): -
• Janet (10/5): -
• Suziana (8/5): - Friendly management
• Jason (10/5): -
• Stefan (10/5): - The beds were extremely comfortable, the man at reception was friendly and very helpful. The best motel we have ever staying at.
• cyril (9/5): -
• Michelle (8/5): -
• Matthew (9/5): - Excellent location No staff on public holidays
• Wai Fong Flora (9/5): -
• Wai Fong Flora (9/5): -
• Katherine (10/5): -
• ROBYN (8/5): Great place to stay while up in the north west of Tassie! - Loved everything about this accommodation! Well equipped, comfy beds, quiet at night and really helpful, knowledgeable staff who gave us some wonderful tips on Where to go and what to see!! Thank you so much!! Nothing
• Zoe (9/5): Seaside accommodation - Quaint hotel with retro vibes. Comfortable beds, amenities as needed and little garden space off to the side of the complex. Nil
• Tony (10/5): Clean and comfortable accommodation and very helpful and courteous manager. - The Manager was most polite and helpful. he was able to answer all my questions about the local area and what services were available. We really appreciated his helpful manner and advice. I can't think of anything I didn't like about our stay at Murchison Lodge.
• Ron (10/5): Comfortable stay. Clean rooms. Amenable host - Clean Nothing. We were comfortable
• Jones (10/5): - Absolutely Outstanding once again, have stayed here more than a few times now and will continue to come back! Staff is amazing, very helpful and so friendly, Liam thank you for looking after us! Is always clean and exceeds my expectations everytime, fantastic value for money. This is our first choice for accommodation in Burnie.
• Jones (10/5): - Everything, nice and quiet, lovely clean rooms. Comfortable bed, everything was fresh and exceeded my expectations, lovely restaurant out front, very clean, was outstanding. Staff were awesome, so friendly and so helpful. Really enjoyed our stay here, will stay here again for sure
• Jones (10/5): - Lovely room, very clean, smelt beautiful. Have stayed before and will continue to stay there especially because of their kind staff. Liam was so accommodating and very friendly, absolutely outstanding service, and staff.
• Mark (9/5): -
• Jan (3/5): overpriced for the age and condition of the property - very old and could do with a make over. the reception person called me a several hours before i was due to check in and asked if i could come a lot earlier as he had to go to Bunnings. Which in my opinion was not acceptable.
• Lesley (8/5): -
• Graeme (10/5): -
• Tracy (8/5): Great place to stay, worth it - Just off the highway, however far enough away not to hear the traffic. Easy to find. The manager was extremely helpful & had a lot of local knowledge. The bed was comfy, shower was good. The restaurant was closed while we were there.
• Lynne (9/5): -
• Kennedy (8/5): -
• mark (10/5): -
• Raine (10/5): Quality for the low price. Roomy, quiet and the restaurant for dinner excellent plus cocktails . Plenty of parking, cl - Quiet location, parking, good tv and a mini kitchen bench and fridge, terrific restaurant ! Stairs to balcony room steep. Restaurant not open for breakfast but nearby cafes open early.
• Lyn (8/5): Great spot and beautiful by the river. - Proximity and closeness of where we needed to go Not a lot of negative. However shower water pressure could be better.
• Paul (10/5): - Staff very friendly Liam went well beyond expectations Nothing
• Hodges (8/5): -
• shallease (10/5): - Everything was amazing Couldn't fault anything
• Era (7/5): Ok - Location very good Restaurant close very early and electricity have issues
• CorJulie (10/5): Nice room in a good location with an excellent manger. - Well appointed room, comfortable bed. No negatives
• Vanessa (9/5): - Great location plenty of parking good facilities, fridge kettle
• Janice (10/5): - A warm welcome, a comfortable room, a pleasant sightseeing area surrounding and efficient service.
• Janice (10/5): - The Manager welcomed us warmly and was exceptional in conveying local sightseeing possibilities of interest to suit our length of stay. The Jetty Restaurant on site likewise had welcoming efficient staff with local chef prepared cuisine of the highest standard at reasonable rates. A great facility from which to enjoy a scenic area.
• Patricia (10/5): This B&W Murchison Lodge was a gem. Ten out of ten. - The Manager in Somerset went the extra mile for us when checking in. He was gracious & personable to a fault, even allowing us to change our initial booking and give us an upstairs room. His hospitality encouraged us to stay a second night.
• Anne (10/5): - Location was fabulous to our needs. Staff and management looked after us and we're very accommodating. Our bed was very comfortable and huge. Within walking distance to bakery, milk bar and village shops. Lovely park and walkways across the road. Even though we were near a main road, there was no noise to be heard to interrupt your sleep. Nothing
• scott (9/5): staff were great and more than helpful - n/a n/a
• Cassidy (8/5): -
• trevor (10/5): I would advise anybody looking for accomodation in Sommerset to stay here - From the time of check in to departure the feeling of the establishment was welcoming. The friendly owner made sure all was up to our expectation N/A
• Andrew (6/5): - The mini bar had gluten free biscuits 😋 the location The beds were uncomfortable. There needs to.be a blackout curtain in the kitchenette.
• Sukesih (7/5): -
• Darren (8/5): -
• Lance (9/5): -
• Emma (8/5): -
• Sharon (10/5): Very helpful staff great place to stay - Excellent Nothing
• Lavinia (7/5): - Location, friendly staff, good facilities. The bed in the room 30 had a lump in the middle with the mattress joint.
• David (8/5): - Great location, quiet, clean and convenient
• Peter (7/5): - Der Mitarbeiter an der Reception war super hilfsbereit und freundlich und hat prima Vorschläge für Unternehmungen in der Nähe gemacht. Check-In bis 2100 war kein Problem. Leider kein Spül-Schwamm und Spülmittel vorhanden (auch wenns kleinlich klingt). Keine Info während der Buchung, dass wegen der am 03.10 stattfindenden Burnie Show kein Cleaning stattfinden und auch das Restaurant geschlossen bleiben wird (also kein Frühstück).
• Arthur (10/5): Fabulous place to stay - The room was great and the guy on reception was friendly and respectful and eager to please. The restaurant is great with good food. It was all great
• Katrina (9/5): -

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