Saffire Freycinet named best luxury hotel in Australia and South Pacific

As Tasmania’s most famous luxury resort receives more international tourism accolades the state’s most expensive hotels and stays have been revealed. FULL LIST >>

TASMANIA’S most famous luxury resort has received more international tourism accolades.

Saffire Freycinet was named best luxury hotel in Australia, best luxury hotel in the South Pacific and 20th best luxury hotel in the world in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2022.

The Federal Group resort was also named the third best all-inclusive hotel in the world.

Saffire general manager Ross Boobyer said the awards were the proudest of his professional career.

Saffire Freycinet

“These awards belong to the entire Saffire team and I want to thank them for their unwavering commitment every day to creating lifelong memories for each and every guest that walks through our doors,” Mr Boobyer said.

SUNDAY ESCAPE. CRAZY HOTEL DESIGNS WISHLIST. Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania, Australia. Picture: George Apostolidis

“Whilst I have had many unforgettable moments during my time here, I am perhaps at my proudest today.

“To be recognised not only on a national level but also to feature so highly on the global lists is such an incredible achievement and it is truly a reflection of the amazing dedication of our crew.

Saffire, Tasmania. For TasWeekend. Supplied.

“We have faced many setbacks over the past few years with Covid lockdowns, border closures and staff shortages. We have ridden the storm and have come out the other side bigger and better than ever.”

The Travellers’ Choice winners are determined based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings posted on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period alongside an additional editorial process

Top most luxurious and expensive stays

The Tasman

• Aurora Suite - $3,500
• Heritage King Suite - $1,368

The Tasman, Hobart, Tas. Picture: Supplied

Stillwater

• All in at Seven - $1,077
• Premium King - $625
• Courtyard King - 595

Stillwater Seven, Launceston. Bedroom suite photography: CHRIS CRERAR

Saffire Freycinet (two night minimum)

• Private Pavilions - $2,800
• Signature suites - $2,600
• Luxury suites - $2,300

ESCAPE: Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania, Suite Exterior. Picture: Luxury Lodges of Australia

Freycinet Lodge Coastal Pavilion

• Premier Spa Cabin - $611
• Mountain Terrace King - $526
• Family Cabin - $381
• One Room Cabin - $330

An immersive accommodation experience within Freycinet National Park. Freycinet Lodge Coastal Pavilion offers a superb blend of natural simplicity and ultimate comfort. credit: Alastair Bett escape 31 january 2021 My life in travel Kirsha Kaechele

Macq01

• Luxury Waterfront Suite - $1,050
• Executive Watefront Suite - $780
• Premium Waterfront Suite - $780
• Executive Corner Suite - $700
• Superior Corner Suite - $650
• Superior Waterfront Suite - $570
• Superior Hunter Suite - $470
• Hunter Street Room - $420

Macq01 Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania credit: Stu Gibson escape 12 December 2021 hotel review

Ship Inn Stanley

• Roaring Tom’s Apartment - $625
• Van Diemen’s Apartment - $550
• Wild Wave Suite - $450
• Highfield Suite - $400
• Lyon’s Retreat Suite - $400
• Bayview - $400
• Moo-Nut-Re-Ker - $375
• Cape Grim - $350
• Greenhills - $325

One of the bedrooms at The Ship Inn, in Stanley. CREDIT Marnie Hawson.

Satellite Island (two night minimum)

Entire island experience - $3,350

Satellite Island is a small, privately-owned island in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel which can be hired out for exclusive use. Tasmania Credit: Adam Gibson

The Keep

Entire home - $966.43

Perched upon a 650 metre rocky pinnacle overlooking Tasmania North-East The Keep has been designed for reconnection, relaxation and rejuvenation. Indulge yourself in a long hot outdoor bath or in reading, wandering and lazing the days away. credit: Aaron Jones

Mona Pavilions

• Charles - $1,000
• Brett - $1,000
• Walter - $1,000
• Arthur - $800
• Sidney - $800
• Robin - $800
• Esmond - $800

Roy, Pavilions at MONA Museum of Old and New Art, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Photo Credit: MONA/Jesse Hunniford escape 25 july 2021 hotlist winery stays accommodation

Pumphouse

• The Retreat - $5,700
• Pumphouse Top Floor - $2,730
• Pumphouse Middle Floor - $2,670
• Pumphouse Ground Floor King - $2,520
• Pumphouse Ground Floor Queen - $2,400
• Shorehouse Waterview - Bath - $2,325
• Shorehouse Waterview - $2,205
• Shorehouse Standard (No Lake View) - $1,755

Pumphouse Point Tasmania

The Voyager (two night minimum)

Watefront luxury home - $1,360

The Voyager holiday home southern Tasmania Supplied

Ettrick Rocks, King Island

• Group book for entire facility - $3,450
• Caladenia - $1,450
• Australina - $1,180
• Pimelea - $880

Ettrick Rocks Australina_Pink Bedroom with View_Adam Gibson. For TasWeekend travel story.jpg

Kittawa Lodge, King Island

Entire lodge - $1,450/night

Exterior Kittawa Lodge escape january 17 2021 cover story

Moss Hotel

• Loft - $210
• Pod - $260
• Bower Accesible Bathroom - $290
• Grove - $370
• Grove Balcony - $410
• Grove Bath - $410

Moss Hotel pictures for Hobart trip

The Henry Jones Art Hotel

• Peacock Terrace - $980
• H Jones Suite - $880
• Oriental SOK Suite Harbour View - $680
• Oriental SOK Suite Mountain View - $680
• Deluxe Spa Harbour View Room - $520
• Standard Harbour View - $470
• Deluxe Spa Room - $460
• Standard Room - $420
• Corporate Suite - $390

The Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart, TAS.

Thalia Haven (two night minimum)

Entire home - $1,500

Thalia Haven Airbnb at Little Swanport. Picture: Airbnb.