The Ultimate Nut-ty Adventure
Winter at Stanley is anything but ordinary. Conquer the Nut by day, sip Muscat by night, and catch our nightly penguin parade for a quirky Tasmanian experience.
With our ‘Stay Three, Pay Two’ offer, you’ll have all the time in the world to explore!

1st May 2025 to 31st August 2025 – Stay three nights for the cost of two (Direct bookings only)

GUEST LOUNGE

GHOST OF OLD JOHN PEACOCK GUEST LOUNGE

The Guest Lounge at the Ship Inn Stanley has been re-imagined to weave past and present in a rich tapestry that merges ambiance with comfortable elegance. This is a space designed to nurture the weary traveler. To provide cozy refuge for unwinding with friends or a good book. 

The history of the building is poignantly tied into its own persona that borrows from the Ghost of Old John Peacock – the presence of a man who spent countless hours within the same space a century ago, watching the tempestuous seas of Stanley as he waited for his love to join his from distant Europe more than 150 years ago. It is said he still waits…

With sumptuous velvet couches, luxurious leather chairs and cozy corners to spend time in front of the fire, this lounge is sure to provide a place of refuge for Ship Inn Stanley guests. The large round window looking up to the Nut or the stunning views of the sea provide a perfect backdrop to enjoy this stunning space. The lounge also boasts an undercover outdoor patio with ample seating, a dramatic stone water feature under the watchful eye of the Nut and a huge undercover dining table. There is a kitchenette and coffee and tea making facilities as well as an outdoor stone patio to soak in the sea views. 

Open daily from 8.00am to 9.00pm for exclusive use of Ship Inn Stanley Guests (*additional times may be organized by arrangement)