Little Norfolk Bay Bistro & Chalets

Little Norfolk Bay Bistro & Chalets combines a small bistro with four self-contained spa chalets in Taranna, near Port Arthur on Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula. The accommodation is designed for an independent stay, with each chalet offering a king-size bed, full kitchen, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi and a spa bath. Three chalets have sunken living areas, while one has a flat floor; guests who need the latter can request unit 3, subject to availability. Free parking, professionally laundered linen and towels, and TV/DVD facilities are also provided.

The bistro has a strong seafood focus, with fish caught by owner Brendan featured alongside other local produce. The website says the bistro reopened in 2024 after the earlier restaurant, The Mussel Boys, closed following the birth of Eloise and Brendan’s first child. Eloise has owned and managed the property for 20 years and has since worked in recipe writing, food photography and food styling, publishing six cookbooks. That background carries through to the venue’s food offering, which includes a full bistro menu when the bistro is open and prepared in-room dining for chalet guests.

In-room provisions can be ordered with at least 24 hours’ notice and stocked in the chalet fridge before arrival. Options listed by the venue include breakfast provisions, salads, fish pâté, a cheese plate, and heat-and-eat meals such as fish lasagne, fish pie and beef lasagne. This makes the chalets practical for guests who want a quiet evening in, while the bistro provides another option when it is operating. The property’s stated atmosphere is peaceful and rural, with modern, light-filled units offering privacy rather than a conventional hotel setup. Management does not live on site but is available by telephone.

The location suits visitors using Port Arthur as a base for exploring the peninsula. The Port Arthur Historic Site is about a 10-minute drive away, and the venue is also close to Tasman Island Cruises and attractions around Eaglehawk Neck, including the Blowhole, Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen and the Tessellated Pavement. The chalets work well for couples or solo travellers wanting self-contained facilities and a slower stay, while families and larger groups can enquire about the separate four-bedroom beach house in Eaglehawk Neck, which sleeps up to 10 people.