Experience the vibrant pulse of the town, especially during the lively Summer and school holidays when St Helens truly comes alive. The welcoming locals are eager to share insider tips on making the most of your seaside getaway. Reach out to The Panorama Team for additional trip-planning ideas or explore some recommendations below.
Nestled under ten minutes’ walk from Percy Steel Reserve, St Helens Waterfront, and the St Helens History and Visitor Information Centre, our hotel also conveniently sits within five kilometers of Cerise Brook Orchard. For sports enthusiasts, the nearby Family Golf Course is just one of several attractions to explore during your stay.
Conveniently located close to pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and rugged coastline, our family-owned and operated hotel is the perfect base for relaxation, indulgence, and exploration along the East Coast. A short drive opens up a world of wonders, including the Bay of Fires, Binalong Bay, St Columba Falls, Scamander, Wineglass Bay, Peron Sand Dunes, Lease 65 oyster farm, the famous St Helens Mountain Bike Trails, and much more.
Highlights:
Scenic Drive: Follow the Great Eastern Drive to St Helens and be captivated by the dramatic coastline.
Diverse Exploration: From vast white-sand beaches t...
Coastal Living: Life in St Helens revolves around the ocean. With pristine beaches, bays, and estuaries perfect for a variety of activities, from swimming and beach walki...
Unparalleled Scenery: These trails offer more than just an adrenaline rush; they provide an immersive journey through unparalleled natural beauty. As you navigate the St ...
Surfing All Year Long: Surfers rejoice in this haven, where the surf is a year-round affair. The mild climate, even in winter, makes the Surf Coast an ideal destination f...
Delight in browsing through a variety of treasures, including second-hand tools, furniture, crockery, and books, all while supporting community services and charities thr...
Experience the vibrant energy as talented local bands take the stage to entertain you. It's the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind with friends while enjoying great ...
The staff were amazing!! The room was beautiful and the bed was so comfy! The hotel was in walking distance to everything! The room was serviced everyday and the restaurant and bar were great! It was quiet and the views were incredible! I would thoroughly recommend this hotel to everyone !! - Virginia Allen, past guest
Nice quiet place to stay. Rooms are cleaned daily and facilities for guests use are excellent. Bistro has a great menu with well presented big meals. Wood fires burning in bar and guest lounges are a nice touch. Staff are friendly and nothing is a bother. Would stay again without hesitation. - Dion Morgan, past guest 2022
The front desk staff, V, is very friendly and helpful. She goes well above and beyond to ensure our stay is comfortable and enjoyable. At the time of visit, the place needed some upgrades but the new owner has started upgrading and will transform the place in the next six months or so. - Tripadvisor User
The new owners are doing amazing things with this venue. The place looks wonderful and fresh and clean. We hosted a dinner for 17 people recently and were very well looked after. We arrived to find a beautifully set long table with white cloths flowers and tea lights. (totally unexpected). Previous staff have also returned which was great to see. Everyone enjoyed all of their meals which were well cooked and extremely generous in size. (Oysters Kilpatrick seemed to be favorite.) Excellent value for money. Well done to all the staff. I reckon we will all return on a regular basis. - Trip Advisor User
We were skeptical due to previous reviews, but these do not reflect the new owners. We had an excellent meal here whilst staying in St Helens. The spring roll starter, Beef Teriyaki and Prawn Linguine were absolutely superb, as were our choice of local wine and beer. We had a table at the window with fantastic views across the bay. Peter and his wife only took ownership at Christmas 2023, and they, and their staff, couldn’t have been more welcoming or friendly. Please give them a chance! - Trip Advisor User
The hotel was in a great location and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant and bar facilities were very good and provided a lovely are to sit or dine. The room was clean and comfortable and there were nice areas to relax outside of your room. - Adrian
We do not know when we have been at a venue where hospitality was taken as seriously as it was for the three days that we stayed with you. All areas of service, from check in to dinner and general organisation was so professionally done, that we wish five stars was sufficient for a rating (perhaps 10). Everyone we came in contact with, from you and your staff, to Mick and the front of house, anticipated our needs and served us with a smile. These were people enjoying their jobs.
We cannot recommend Panorama highly enough. - Irene and Kevin - TasJazz Fest Weekend
This week we spent three nights at your Hotel and were very impressed with the outstanding work the new owners are doing The staff were all so very friendly and helpful and it felt very homely. We know as you progress with all the alterations it will be a magnificent place for tourists as well as Tasmanians like us. We wish you every success and you will be rewarded for all the hard work in restoring Panorama Hotel to its former beauty.
Thankyou for having us. - Allan and Annie Howard
We stayed for 4 days and we are seasoned travellers. This hotel is visually exceptional and is well worth staying here. It would be amazing for weddings and conferences. We had a king room with water views. Food was very good (but could be raised to the next level with room service etc), staff service was exceptional, I also used the conference facilities for a zoom call…. Staff went out of their way to assist me as I am in a powered wheelchair and found this hotel extremely accessible. The hotel is under new management and rooms are being upgraded. When this is finished it will be a jewel in the north east!. We will stay again. - universalpuzzle - Tripadvisor
