3 Best Hotels in Strahan, Tasmania

On a hillside overlooking the harbor, this century-old mansion is surrounded by landscaped gardens that skirt the edge of the forest wilderness. Charmingly decorated rooms, some with fireplaces and hot tubs, are in the main house, while the separate, self-contained, open-plan Stables cottages each sleep five. The restaurant serves local produce like lobster, oysters, and pot-roasted quail.

Probably Strahan's most luxurious option, this mansion has been faithfully restored, its spacious rooms decorated with elegant four-poster beds and cozy fireplaces, which make this the best romantic hideaway on the west coast. The friendly owners are full of helpful suggestions.

This elegant waterfront property has a spectacular setting and is near all of the village's attractions, with room furnishings that are bright and modern, and made of native woods. Whirlpool tubs add to the comfort. The restaurant, with a menu that lists Tasmanian wines and such seafood delicacies as ocean trout risotto, overlooks the marina. Dinghies are available for rent. The property is a short walk away from the Strahan People's Park and Hogarth Waterfall walking track, and the on-site art gallery is a nice, local touch.