Title: Detention Travel Guide: Best of Detention, Tasmania Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Detention](https://expedia.co.uk/Detention-Hotels.d553248634373847526.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Detention](https://expedia.co.uk/Detention-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634373847526.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Detention Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Detention.d553248634373847526.Car-Hire-Guide)[Detention Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Detention.d553248634373847526.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Detention Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![At high tide this is a great, safe place to swim. Turn onto the gravel road on the east side of the Detention River bridge, opposite the service station and take away shop.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634373847526/dc771eb0-472c-4219-a21b-a6f7dd8eabc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![At high tide this is a great, safe place to swim. Turn onto the gravel road on the east side of the Detention River bridge, opposite the service station and take away shop.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634373847526/dc771eb0-472c-4219-a21b-a6f7dd8eabc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Detention ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248634373847526) - Top hotels in Detention - Top Holiday Rentals in Detention ![Tall Timbers Tasmania](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2740000/2737800/2737779/db9d0689_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tall Timbers Tasmania 5 Scotchtown Road Smithton TAS £109 13 Mar - 14 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Smithton. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (616 reviews) Clean room. Great service, receptionist called us to inform we left behind something in the room. Extremely grateful for going out of her way! Highly recommended. Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=2737779&PinnedHotelID=2737779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373847526) ![BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250600/16250578/26c7b887_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks Stanley 23A Wharf Road Stanley TAS £111 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach holiday park in Stanley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stanley Discovery Museum and Genealogy Centre ... 9/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews) Clean friendly spacious Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=16250578&PinnedHotelID=16250578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373847526) ![The Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6100000/6090300/6090205/e851965d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bridge 2 Montagu Road Smithton TAS £46 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Smithton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Smithton Riverfront Park and Circular Head Heritage Centre ... 8/10 Very Good! (329 reviews) Clean room, comfortable bed. Good location, walkable to habour and shops/cafes. Good base for Stanley, The Nut and Tarkine Drive. Good restaurant on site. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=6090205&PinnedHotelID=6090205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373847526) [See all 69 properties in Detention](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248634373847526) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![On The Terrace Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627600/9627550/9a3eb574_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### On The Terrace Stanley 8 Alexander Terrace Stanley TAS Stay at this luxury apartment in Stanley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Van Diemen's Land Company Store and The ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews) A great place; well located, spotlessly clean, comfortable and spacious! Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanley-Hotels-On-The-Terrace.h9627550.Hotel-Information) ![Boat Harbour Garden Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6090000/6089300/6089214/50231892_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Boat Harbour Garden Cottages 15 Port Road Boat Harbour TAS Stay at this cottage in Boat Harbour. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Boat Harbour Beach and Sisters Island Conservation ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Boat-Harbour-Hotels-Boat-Harbour-Garden-Cottages.h6089214.Hotel-Information) ![Stanley Lakeside Spa Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32413300/32413220/5432581a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stanley Lakeside Spa Cabins 87 Stanley Hwy Stanley TAS Stay at this beach cottage in Stanley. Enjoy free parking, private hot tubs and a garden. Popular attractions West Inlet Conservation Area and Tatlows Beach ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (79 reviews) Lovely setting next to the lake,everything clean and tidy. Very good Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanley-Hotels-Stanley-Lakeside-Spa-Cabins.h32413220.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Detention](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634373847526&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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