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Ross Motel

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Bathroom in Motel
Privacy. Parking at your door.
Tqual
Queen Room
Old English Elms line the main Street
Famous Ross Bridge built by convicts 1836
Tidy Towns Winner 2007 for new deluxe accommodation
Accredited Tourism Tasmania business

Ross Motel -opened Jan 2005 - halfway between Hobart & Launceston, located in peaceful surroundings beside the Macquarie River, the famous Ross Bridge (3rd oldest bridge in Oz).Winner of Tidy Towns 2006/07 Tourism Award New High Standard Accomodation.

New 4 star Ross motel with all ensuite facilities.

Ross, TAS [Location map...]

Up to 28 people, 11 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms

Availability and Pricing

Arriving

For night.

Adults

Children

Estimated price:

From $135 to $135 couple per night

Guest Reviews (8)

"Everything was spotless and thought had been taken to provide all you would need for a comfortable stay.The owner was very pleasant and made us feel welcome on a cold,wet and wintry day . "

- Barry, NSW -Sep '09

"We enjoyed ouir stay at the Ross Motel and found it very clean and comfortable."

- Carol, VIC -Apr '08

"Quality of accommodation was very good, the rooms are new and nicely decorated; the atmosphere is cosy, complimenting the atmosphere of Ross itself very well."

- Christine, NSW -Mar '08

"Very pleasant experience.Clean neat and comfortable rooms.Ross is a very historical town well worth a visit!"

- Margaret, NSW -Dec '07

"We were surprised how congenial it was at the Ross Motel. Small touches like the washing facilties being both open and free and the breakfast being delivered the previous day gave us more privacy than..."

- Jean, NEW SOUTH WALES -Dec '07

"I loved mu stay there. My sister and I were travelling together and we felt very welcome. The room was very clean and well set up for us. The breakfast was adequate. The place itself was very clean an..."

- Sue, NSW -Apr '07

"We found the accommodation and breakfast supplied of excellent standard and the management was most courteous and co-operative."

- James, ACT -Mar '07

"Ross Motel was modern, clean and very comfortable. We were made very welcome and all passengers had a good nights sleep. The motel is only a stones throw away from the Ross Bridge and the main street."

- Grant, WA -Feb '07

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Motel

Ross Motel, situated in historic Ross, Tasmania, a village with an exciting past and a vision for the future - a village with a heritage it has proudly preserved.

One of the newest motels in Tasmania and situated right on the Macquarie River, this unique motel concept features two separate, tastefully furnished motel units per Georgian styled cottage. Completed in 2005/2006, each en-suited room offers all the amenities one would expect in a new 4 star rated property.: tasteful décor, original artwork, complimentary Austar, electric blanket, clock radio, iron/ironing board, tea making facilities and light breakfast provisions, hairdryer, refrigerator, microwave. licensed, WIFI internet, guest laundry complimentary movies also available if required.Facsimile and photocopying available in the office.
All units are non-smoking, level ground floor with parking at door. Outside seating also available under the verandah outside each unit.
Safe, peaceful surroundings.

"Excellent facililties"
"Beautiful Motel - beautifully clean"
"Friendly owners"
"Would recommend to anyone"

Locality

Step back in time. Ross is located in the heart of the Heritage Highway tourism route (the Midlands Highway). Visit the famous convict built Ross Bridge (c1836)and other historial buildings beautifully maintained.
Winner of National award for best preserved cultural and heritage village.

Ross is centrally located, three hours drive from Devonport , one hour from Launceston and one-and-a-half hours from Hobart. Coles Bay and Swansea on the East Coast is just over one hour away. If you like to snow-ski in winter, Ben Lomond Ski Resort is just a short distance away.

It is a district rich in history, boasting the third oldest and possibly the most beautiful convict-built bridge in Australia.

The Ross Bridge is one of Australia's finest monuments. It took over 3 years to build and was finally opened by Governor Arthur in October 1836, it stands as an example of craftsmanship seldom equalled. The arches contain 186 stones depicting Celtic symbols interspersed with images of notable personalities and carvings of animals.
Explore the craft and antique shops, view the remains of the once notorious Female Factory and admire the world famous convict built bridge with its unique convict carvings.
Soak up the village atmosphere while enjoying street dining in one of the many bakeries under the Elms.
It is also the home of one of the rarest female convict establishments in the world, where archaeologists have found remains - still untouched by man, since it's demise in the 19th century.

Property

11 Georgian style cotages built around peaceful gardens adjacent to the Macquarie River. Built in 2005/6 offering style and comfort on the quiet heritage village of Ross.

Associations

Tasmanian Tourism Council accredited.
AAA Tourism rated

Holiday experiences

Art & Craft, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Motor Bike Friendly, Museums and Galleries, One Night Bookings Welcome

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Baby Cot, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Internet access, Iron and ironing board, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, No smoking, Parking, Secure parking onsite, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Washing machine

Ross Motel

Ross, TAS, Australia

Rooms and rates

Tariff is per double.
Extra person $25.00
Example: Family units- 4 persons $195.00 - 3 persons $170.00

Queen room (sleeps 2)

Base rate

$135.00/night.

$135.00/weekend-night.

$135.00/week.

135.00/weekend.

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Ross Motel will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 9.1 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that Ross Motel may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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