Risby Cove

4.5 star property
Waterfront motel with a restaurant and a bar

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Local cuisine
Front of property
Classic Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes
Maugean Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes
Maugean Suite | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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The Esplanade, Strahan, TAS, 7468
  • Place, Strahan Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Strahan Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Reflections
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

The Harbour Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Maugean Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 829 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Rainforest Suites

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Cove Pavilions

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Piner's Suite

  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Storyteller's Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • 732 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Strahan

Risby Cove places you next to Strahan Visitor Centre and Botanical Garden Reserve. This 12-room, 4.5-star motel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Strahan Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Botanical Garden Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Strahan Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • West Coast Reflections - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • West Coast Wilderness Railway - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hall's Creek Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hamer's Bar & Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tracks on Point Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wild Rivers Escape - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Risby Cove

Waterfront motel with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at Risby Cove enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch TVs. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Fireplaces, balconies, and dining areas are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Risby Cove Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - March 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 11 and younger (only guests older than 11 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Risby Cove?

Risby Cove offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Risby Cove?

Located steps from Botanical Garden Reserve, this motel is in Strahan, and within a 10-minute walk of Strahan Harbour and Hogarth Falls. You'll also find West Coast Reflections and West Coast Wilderness Railway less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Risby Cove?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Risby Cove have a casino at the property?

No, Risby Cove doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Risby Cove?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Risby Cove?

This waterfront motel offers many amenities for couples, including a fireplace as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Risby Cove have a hot tub?

Yes, this motel offers private spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does Risby Cove have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Risby Cove doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Risby Cove allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Risby Cove.

Are there connecting rooms at Risby Cove?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Risby Cove?

Yes, every guestroom at Risby Cove comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.