Must-see hotels in Tasmania

  • Hayloft

    Hobart

    Out the back of Ettie's restaurant and up a set of stairs is this excellent little urban bolt-hole for two – formerly a hayloft above some old red-brick…

  • Duffy’s Country Accommodation

    Mt Field National Park

    Overlooking a strawberry field at Westerway (8km east of Mt Field National Park) are these great-value, immaculate self-contained cottages: one studio…

  • Astor Private Hotel

    Hobart

    A rambling central 1920s charmer, the Astor is probably Hobart's most characterful hotel, from the stained-glass windows (and seemingly stained-glass…

  • Platypus Riverside Cottage

    Mt Field National Park

    You can't miss this little red shiplap cottage by the Tyenna River in Westerway, 8km from Mt Field National Park. Winning features include a little…

  • York Cove

    Tasmania

    An unexpected bit of marina life in George Town, this waterfront resort has three downstairs suites and two upstairs apartments with views. The rooms are…

  • Mt Lyell Anchorage

    Cradle Country & The West

    Though you wouldn’t guess it from outside, this 1890s weatherboard home has been transformed into a welcoming guesthouse with comfortable rooms featuring…

  • MONA Pavilions

    Hobart

    For a slice of artistic luxury, book an uber-chic pavilion at MONA, 12km north of the city. The eight mod, self-contained chalets (one- and two-bedroom)…

  • Mantra Charles Hotel

    Launceston

    Grab a curative sleep at this former hospital, which has been given a funky facelift and now rightfully claims the title of Launceston's savviest business…

  • Corinda

    Hobart

    This gorgeous renovated Victorian mansion built by the owner's great-great grandfather, a former Hobart mayor, sits high on the Glebe hillside a short …

  • Rocky Hills Retreat

    The East Coast

    About 15km south of Swansea, this architect-designed hideaway overlooking Oyster Bay bills itself as having mastered the 'gentle art of light'. It’s 2km…

  • Kingfisher Cottage

    The East Coast

    Not gregarious, not making a statement, not flashy or pretentious – just the perfect little beach house in a primo location, right in the sandy heart of…

  • Forest Walks Lodge

    Tasmania

    Set on the southern side of Quamby Bluff, this rural retreat offers an abundance of tranquillity and easy access to the attractions of the Great Western…

  • Freycinet Lodge

    The East Coast

    Pioneering Freycinet Lodge is in an amazing location, completely surrounded by the national park at the end of Richardsons Beach. (We doubt the planners…

  • Giants’ Table & Cottages

    Cradle Country & The West

    Named for the giant trees in the Styx, these were once simple workers’ cottages. Now restored, they’re clean, comfortable and warm self-catering choices…

  • Tin Dragon Trail Cottages

    The East Coast

    These five neat, sustainably built cottages sit near the Ringarooma River on a property that has an interesting story to tell from the Chinese mining past…

  • Cradle Mountain Hotel

    Cradle Country & The West

    Operated by the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania, this sleek hotel offers 60 spacious, well-presented and comfortable rooms. All have tea- and coffee…

  • Darlington Camp Site

    The East Coast

    Grassy unpowered sites behind the dunes of Darlington beach. The camp shelter has gas barbecues and a fireplace, and there are toilets and showers ($1)…

  • Acacia B&B

    Tasmania

    Ann and Nigel Beeke are justifiably proud of their quiet and meticulously maintained B&B, with four rooms on offer. Three have en-suite bathrooms, while…

  • Cradle Mountain Highlanders

    Cradle Country & The West

    Everything is rustic-alpine in these 16 immaculately kept timber cottages sleeping between two and seven people. All have wood or gas fires, electric…

  • Huon Valley Caravan Park

    The Southeast

    At the junction of the Huon and Mountain Rivers is this lush, grassy patch on a working farm. There are no cabins, but there's a fabulous camp kitchen…

  • Entally Lodge

    Tasmania

    Sometimes enthusiastic management can make all the difference. This large hotel and reception centre opposite historic Entally Estate won't win any design…

  • Corinna Wilderness Experience

    Tasmania

    Corinna's tranquil wilderness village offers accommodation in one- and two-bedroom timber cottages scattered through the attractive rainforest above the…

  • Weldborough Hotel

    The East Coast

    This remote and characterful 1876 pub – it basically is the township of Weldborough – has basic rooms, but its true treats are the park-like camping area …

  • Waldheim Cabins

    Cradle Country & The West

    Set in forest near the Weindorfers’ chalet inside the park are eight rustic wood-lined cabins managed by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. Each…

  • Stanley Seaview Inn

    Tasmania

    This welcoming option has a selection of motel rooms and self-contained accommodation with million-dollar views of the Nut, harbour and township. Rooms…

  • Inspire Boutique Apartment 1

    Tasmania

    Planning on self-catering? If so, this apartment near Coles Beach is the best option in town. Located on the ground floor of a three-storey property, it…

  • Hamptons on the Bay

    The East Coast

    This former Japanese restaurant complex has been reborn as tasteful clifftop cabin accommodation, with black-painted floorboards, top-of-the-line beds and…

  • Waratah Camping Ground

    Tasmania

    Located beside a small trout-filled lake in the area behind the post office, this grassed campground is operated by the Waratah-Wynyard Council. It offers…

  • Silver Ridge Wilderness Retreat

    Tasmania

    Nestled at the foot of Mt Roland, these self-contained studios and cottages have stunning mountain views. Some have spas, others wood heaters and one is…

  • Pedder Wilderness Lodge

    Cradle Country & The West

    There's a wide range of comfortable accommodation at this former hydro-workers' lodge, from budget rooms to spa suites. If you've come this far from…

  • Hobart Central YHA

    Hobart

    Adjoining a historic hotel, this simple but clean YHA offers bright, secure accommodation right in the middle of town. Spread over three maze-like levels…

  • The Ark

    Tasmania

    Polished wooden floors, wrought-iron furnishings, luxury linens, espresso machines, goose-down duvets…the five individually styled rooms here take the…

  • The Nook

    Hobart

    It's less of a nook and more of a reconfigured old pub, but the Nook is doing things right. Fourteen tidy rooms extend above a sociable, sun-lit living…

  • Strahan Holiday Retreat

    Cradle Country & The West

    Close to Strahan’s West Beach, this sprawling village within a village – caravan park, cafe, bottle shop, tour desk and ATM – offers tent and caravan…

  • ibis Styles Hobart Hotel

    Hobart

    A major new hotel being built in Hobart has been a rare event in recent decades, but this is the first of several the city council has approved. The vibe…

  • Deloraine Hotel

    Tasmania

    It's unusual to find a Tasmanian pub with accommodation this good. The 16 upstairs rooms in this 1848 building have been decorated to retain their…

  • Woodbridge Hill Hideaway

    The Southeast

    These flash self-contained cabins pitch themselves towards the 'seduction and indulgence' sector (a little too heavily, perhaps). But they really are…

  • Discovery Holiday Parks Cradle Mountain

    Cradle Country & The West

    Bush camping at its best, with options aplenty. Campsites are well spaced; single-sex dorms sleep four; basic cabins include kitchens and small bathrooms;…

  • Swansea Backpackers

    The East Coast

    This hip backpackers was the first in Tasmania to introduce capsules (rather than bunk beds) to its dorm. It has smart, spacious public areas, and the…

  • Portsea Place

    Hobart

    Run by a charming English gent from Nottingham (not Portsea), this row of tidy Georgian brick 1850s townhouses sits on a prominent street corner on the…

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