Smugglers Rest Apartments Dover

Hotels
8.6 (421 reviews)
56 Station Road , Dover , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Outdoor furniture
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Friendly staff
Well-equipped kitchen
Cons:
Shower access issues
Lack of bathroom supplies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Clean and comfortable, but some mentioned lacking bathroom supplies.
Service
8.93
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.97
Great views and a peaceful location, close to shops.
Room Quality
8.72
Well-furnished and cozy rooms with good heating options.
Amenities
8.65
Full kitchen and electric blankets; some wanted more crockery.
Value for Money
8.41
Good value based on positive experiences shared.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Local dining options received positive mentions.
Overall Experience
8.63
Overall a lovely experience according to multiple reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 04:19

Property Description

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 421 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Deckard • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Full kitchen and had an outside barbecue area. Had everything you need and even electric blankets which came in handy.

2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
9
Relaxing and inviting
Pros:

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.

Cons:

Shower was a little difficult to get in and out with my bad knees, but was clean.

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Janette • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Location by the water
View

Cons:

No oven

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Duggan • family_with_children • au
8
Comply and cosy
Pros:

It's lovely and clean. Beds comfy. Need block out curtains in bedrooms. Light shown through all night

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mrs Pickles • couple • au
10
A great place to base yourself for a couple of days local experiences in the south of Tasmania.
Pros:

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.

Cons:

Nothing🙂

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Turbocharger300 • family_with_children • au
10
2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Clifford • couple • au
9
Great for a family.
Pros:

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.

Cons:

TV needed a sound bar.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • au
10
RELAXING, COMFORTABLE AND SAFE.
Pros:

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.

Cons:

NOTHING!!! It was such a relaxing family weekend away.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Angie • family_with_children • au
8
2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Dallas • couple • au
7
It was lovely but needs TLC
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

Cons:

Lacked bathroom soap and the likes

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • au
8
2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Moira Dobson • couple • au
9
Pros:

Location..great views
Compact, well designed

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Phillip • couple • au
10
Fantastic place we loved it.
Pros:

Had everything we needed felt like a home from home.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • au
8
2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Was a great location and a Cosy little unit

2025-08-02 • via Nuitee
• couple • au
10
Gorgeous view to wake up too
Pros:

Fantastic place. So clean & the shower is awesome! Beautiful view. Our 2nd stay & wont be our last

Cons:

Nothing!

2025-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Maharjan • family_with_children • au
8
Very beautiful until with great view and comfortable environment 😍
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

I found someone buzzed 11pm

2025-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Penny • young couple • au
7
Good
Pros:

Quiet location. Bonus electric blankets.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Roos • family with young children • au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Lovely cozy visit. Locals and staff very friendly. What a pleasure.

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Aleisa • family with young children • au
10
Exceptional
2025-07-19 • via Nuitee