We enjoy travel and good food. Of all the places we have been Tasmania is definitely on our best…read moreloved list, and the Saffire Freycinet resort is arguably the finest and most wonderful resort we have ever visited. It is hard to get there, but paradise awaits. Looking down on Great Oyster Bay and out at the Hazards Peaks, you will be treated to superb food, fun activities (we ate oysters standing in wader boots at a table literally in the sea), an amazingly caring staff, and stellar rooms with floor to ceiling windows looking at a jaw dropping view. Room, activities, food, alcohol are all included in the shamefully expensive price. Highly recommended.

Stayed here as a part of our honeymoon through Tasmania and I'm not sure what hotel/resort can top…read morethis place. Their high staff to guest ratio ensures that all your needs can be taken care of. The view is spectacular and you just can't get sick of it! The food and wine here is amazing, and we worked with their head chef for him to prepare us a special dinner with items we wanted. There are plenty of include excursions that you can sign up for and activities that you can do at leisure. I definitely recommend going to the oyster farm and sampling oysters in the bay, even if you don't like oysters! I think in the group of 5 that was on my outing, I was the only one who really really really loved oysters! Just the experience itself is unique enough to try out! But just like Darryn T.'s review, the one downside is the tiny tiny gym. I mean, it was so small that I really couldn't do a side lunge without standing at some weird angle. Definitely awkward if there's someone else in their that you don't know.

Great hostel style accommodation above the pub. Short walk to the docks and Fish Van. Hostel…read morefacilities were spacious but well worn. The pub is a pub, book ahead for a table at dinner. No, really, there was a mad dinner rush after 530. Pub food was OK.

We were touring northeastern Tasmania and were ready to call it a night, and thought we'd give the…read moretown of St. Marys a try. We rolled in after 9:30 on a Friday night, and as with most towns in Tasmania, the buildings were dark and there was no activity - we consistently found it difficult to find dining options in Tassie after 9:00 PM. We noticed a light on in the pub at the St. Marys, and crossed our fingers. The pub was open and we found it populated with about a half dozen people from the town. The owner of the pub explained the kitchen had been closed for the evening, but we could get some "toasties" (ham and cheese sandwiches) at the bar. While not a full meal, it was at least something, and we settled in. We chatted with the bartender (Belinda), and the conversation spread to the hotel guests and townspeople as well. We discovered Belinda and her husband had recently acquired the hotel, and rooms were available. We did take a room, which turned out to be very nice, reasonably priced, and in keeping with the historic character of the hotel. In addition to the pub area there is also a larger space for dining. Overall, we found the townspeople to be very friendly and engaging, and we spent the evening sharing stories and talking about Australian and American culture. Our all-too-brief visit here turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip.

This is a wonderful place to stay. I consider it my favorite part of a 3 week tour of Tasmania. The…read moretownspeople are friendly and the owners are outstanding. Can't wait to go back to Tasmania, especially St. Mary's hotel!!! Cheers! Noah Harkey

This place needed a review in 2022. All the others were over 8 years old. The hotel is really a…read morefive star motel (us style). Great rooms. Nice gardens and other friendly guests all enjoying their stay. 400 yards from Beach and short walk to small village center. Try the breakfast bread place!

My girlfriend and I were delighted by this family-run hotel; so much so that we regard it as one of…read morethe highlights of our trip Down Under! Our room had everything a weary traveler could wish for: all the fixings for tea and coffee, an electric blanket, Wifi, TV, and tasteful and comfortable furniture! The bathroom was nice and spacious, and the glass shower has a nice way of retaining heat. The roses outside lend the property a charming feel. The couple that run the place are very friendly and welcoming without being invasive. The jewelry sold at the front desk is beautiful, reasonably priced, and is made by the owners' family! Also, I felt comfortable being out as a lesbian with my girlfriend there! Highly recommend!