Birchwood on the River

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Birchwood on the River

Exterior
Aerial view
Comfort Double Room Single Use | Living area
Comfort Double Room Single Use | Living room
Comfort Double Room Single Use | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
31 Victoria Parade, Devonport, TAS, 7310
  • Bass Strait Maritime Centre
    5 min walk
  • Bluff Beach
    6 min walk
  • Devonport Regional Gallery
    15 min walk
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    10 min drive

Room options

Garden View

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room Single Use

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Similar properties

About the area

Devonport

With a stay at Birchwood on the River, you'll be centrally located in Devonport, within a 10-minute drive of Devonport Ferry Terminal and Bass Strait Maritime Centre. .This beach aparthotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bluff Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Devonport Regional Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Mersey Bluff - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Coles Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Home Hill - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Don River Railway - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Devonport Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Ulverstone West Station - 21 min drive
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hill Street Grocer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Central Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Elimatta Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prem's Seafood Bar& Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Birchwood on the River

Beach aparthotel near Devonport Ferry Terminal
Birchwood on the River offers 2 accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This aparthotel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 beach bars.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free off-site parking within 66 ft
  • Street parking available
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times

Kitchenette

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • 2 beach bars

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Window screens
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the airport
  • In the shopping district
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Art gallery on site
  • Shopping centre on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Birchwood River Apartment Devonport
Birchwood River Devonport
Birchwood On The River Devonport, Tasmania
Birchwood on the River Devonport
Birchwood on the River Aparthotel
Birchwood on the River Aparthotel Devonport

Birchwood on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accomodation with river views. Lovely & helpful hosts. Beautiful Garden. Easy walking distance to shops and mrestaurants. Great access towalking paths. Easy car access to everywhere in north western Tasmania...stayed 3 nights & wanted more but they were fully booked....A 5 Star Accomodation @3 price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was really lovely, clean & comfortable, the hosts were very nice & made you feel welcome, we felt very at home there..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about this property
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated. The 'comfy' (aka soft) couch and bed did not suit us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect view looking over river Private Gorgeous garden Rex so friendly and helpful Apartment so inviting and cosy and homely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Weather was abysmal. Only one small heater for a very large apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful opening onto a lovely private garden area. Accommodation was welcoming and comfortable and in spotless condition. Hosts were warm and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so good, warm , like being at . The owners were like my father. The bed was the best it was soft as. So good , I would recommend to all my family and friends ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Quiet and comfortable. Lovely Hosts. Location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quiet & Cosy with a lovely feel
Really lovely and comfortable apartment. It was quiet and well appointed with everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Callum

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Received a very warm welcome. Lovely location overlookingthe river andvery convenient for ferry port. Beautiful garden area. Only bad point was stairs as we had elderly mother with us. Apart from that perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from the CBD, pleasant location along the riverfront, quiet and lovely grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
place to stay in Devonport
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loads of space. Really comfortable bed. Across the road from the water. A walk away from the shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

TomIII, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the river, spacious space, easy safe parking, and beautiful garden. Great stay. Only thing I would change is how long I was there. Only had 1 night. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts. Location was great. Property was well presented. Better suited to smaller vehicles for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved that the property was separate from the main house and that it had all the amenities we needed. The bed was extremely comfortable and the kitchen had everything to be self sufficient. It was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a couple. Stunning garden. Very comfortable and spotlessly clean place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018