A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Tasmania, Australia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. Overlooking Great Oyster Bay, Piermont Retreat boasts an outdoor pool, a tennis court and an award-winning restaurant. Just 4 minutes’ drive from the historic Morris’ General Store, it offers luxurious rooms with full or partial bay views. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, DVD player and a Nespresso coffee machine. Each room has a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Most rooms also have a fireplace or a spa bath. Piermont Retreat Swansea is 5 minutes’ drive from Swansea Golf Course and 45 minutes’ drive from Freycinet National Park. Launceston Airport and Hobart Airport are each 90 minutes' drive away. You can relax on the beach. The property also has a tennis court and offers free kayak, bicycle or mountain bike rental. Offering lovely bay views, Piermont Restaurant specialises in modern European cuisine using local produce. - Open for lunch daily and dinner Tuesday to Sunday - Lunch is a seasonal al a carte menu - Dinner is a 3-course degustation menu - Tasmanian wine, gin and whiskies are available on our curated beverage list - Bookings for lunch and dinner are essential . Show full description
Resort.Great location. Great views. Situated in a waterfront location within Freycinet National Park, this lodge offers secluded cabins in a coastal bush setting, 2 restaurants and a bar. Buffet breakfast is included. Some cabins feature a spa bath. Each cabin features a private balcony, en suite bathroom with shower, heating, air conditioning and a refrigerator. A TV is also provided. Facilities include bicycle rental and a tour desk. With panoramic views of Great Oyster Bay, The Bay Restaurant offers fresh produce and local wines. Guests can enjoy casual dining at Richardson’s Bistro. Hazards Bar and Lounge has an open fireplace. Located in a remote forest setting, Freycinet Lodge is a superb base for enjoying guided walks, quad-bike and wildlife tours, and sea kayaking. Honeymoon Bay is just 200 metres from the property, while Wineglass Bay Lookout is a 5-minute drive from Freycinet Lodge.Show full description
Resort.Great views. Popular among women. Set on 200 acres, White Sands Estate features a tennis court, a restaurant, a swimming pool and a cinema. The self-contained accommodation offers beach and ocean views. Nestled beside a brewery and vineyard, the estate is located midway between St. Helens and Bicheno Beach. Each of the villas and houses boast a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom. All include a lounge area with a sofa and a flat-screen TV. Some villas feature a hot tub, a sauna or a patio. Situated on the beautiful East Coast, between Bicheno and St Helens, White Sands Resort is within 30 minutes' drive of both East Coast Natureworld and Bicheno Penguin Tours. The Bay of Fires, Wine Glass Bay, and Freycinet National Park are 45 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Popular among women. Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village offers self-contained accommodation, nestled in a rainforest setting with native wildlife throughout the property. Cradle Mountain Village is located in a secluded setting on the edge of the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair National Park. It is just a 5-minute walk to the Visitor Centre and 10 minutes’ drive to the start of the Overland Track. All chalets include a well-equipped kitchenette, dining area, lounge area and bathroom. Each is fully insulated with double glazed windows and electric heating. Car parking at the door is provided. Hellyers Lounge and Bar welcomes you to indulge in a warm fireplace and enjoy your drinks after a long day of hiking or feast your eyes with the majestic view of Cradle Mountain and your favorite drink. Our Lounge is a well-stocked DVD library, board games and an area for children to play and is perfect way to cap your day to sit back and relax. Hellyers restaurant offers dinning experiences from sourcing the best ingredients from across Tasmania. Enjoy the best flavours of Tasmania accompanied with variety of wines from the region.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great value. This award-winning boutique wilderness retreat features an on-site restaurant and is situated amongst peaceful rainforest surroundings. Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park is only 40 minutes away. Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat offers spacious self-contained cabins, and luxury suites with spa bath and mountain views. Free WiFi and free parking are available. Whispering Woods restaurant is open every day for breakfast and dinner. Takeaway packed lunches can be organised if ordered the night before. The wine list showcases wines from across Tasmania. The guest lounge features an open log fireplace. There are many walking trails through the forest surrounding the lodge. Cradle Mountain National Park is a 35-minute drive from the property, while Launceston is a 2 hours' drive away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Very stylish. Cosy rooms. With views of the Derwent River and riverside gardens, The Woodbridge Tasmania on the offers comfortable modern luxe accommodation in a convict built, restored 1825 Georgian Mansion. All rooms feature ensuite bathrooms free WiFi, heating, most room have air-conditioning, . All have river views. The Woodbridge Tasmania River is situated in the heart of the Derwent Valley, 10 minutes' drive from both Salmon Ponds and Agrarian Kitchen cooking school. It is 15 minutes' drive from MONA and Bonorong Wildlife sanctuary. The local town offers 9 antique shops and there are a variety of wineries, whiskey distilleries and microbreweries within a 10-minute drive away. In the parklands opposite, there are a range of riverside walks.Show full description
This might be one of the most RELAXING boutique hotels in Tasmania. It also has VERY COSY ROOMS.
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Nestled in the heart of the historic Hobart waterfront, MACq 01 is a luxurious hotel that combines premium accommodation with unforgettable storytelling. It is just a 5-minute drive from the city centre and famous Salamanca Square. Guests can choose from luxurious suites and rooms at MACq 01 Hotel. There is an on-site restaurant at the property and private parking is available. Each of these rooms are linked to a real character central to the story of Tasmania, such as heroes, villains, explorers, inventors, convicts and more. The rooms are also equipped with a flat-screen TV, coffee machine and free WiFi. Throughout the halls and walls of MACq 01, guests will find engaging stories and pieces of Tasmanian history and can enjoy the beautiful views of the Derwent Estuary from the hotel. Other facilities at the hotel include a bar, fitness centre, spontaneous entertainment and much more. Hobart Convention And Entertainment Centre is 1.6 km from MACq 01 Hotel, while Federation Concert Hall is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Hobart International Airport, 15 km from MACq 01 Hotel.Show full description
Historic. Great location. Just 2 minutes' walk from Sullivan's Cove and Salamanca Place, this restored mansion in Hobart offers modern accommodation with flat-screen cable TV and panoramic views of the harbour, mountain, city or park. Free off-street parking is available for guests. Located in the heart of Battery Point Village, Lenna of Hobart is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Salamanca Market. Hobart CBD (Central Business District) and The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery are each a 10-minute walk away. Located in an adjoining building, the refurbished rooms and suites are decorated in contemporary furnishings and colors. Each unit is equipped with a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Lenna of Hobart offers breakfast daily in Alexander's. Guests are also able to enjoy our Chandelier Lounge Bar during the day, and meals are offered during 17:00 - 21:00 hrs. Room service is also available at Lenna of Hobart.Show full description
Highly elegant. Unique.Opened October 2021. Set in Hobart, 1.4 km from Short Beach, The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart features some units with city views, and every room includes a kettle. Popular points of interest near The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart include Theatre Royal, Hobart Convention And Entertainment Centre and Parliament Square. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At the accommodation all rooms have bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Hobart Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
I think this is the most ELEGANT small luxury hotel in Tasmania.
Charming. Historic. Great value. Built in 1834, this unique and elegant hotel is located in the heart of Hobart's CBD (Central Business District). Hadley's Orient Hotel is just 5 minutes' walk from Constitution Dock and the Salamanca Markets. The heritage-listed Hadley's Orient Hotel is the oldest continuously operating boutique hotel in Tasmania. It features an atrium-style restaurant and bar and caters to different types of events, such as conferences and banquets. The classic guestrooms have been fully restored and offer a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom with bathtub. Elizabeth St Mall, Royal Hobart Hospital and Hobart Museum are all within 400 meters of the hotel. Hadley's Hotel is 20 minutes’ drive from Hobart Airport. The Hadley's Art Prize is held annually in the custom-designed galleries at Hadley's Orient Hotel.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING boutique hotel in Tasmania.
Popular among couples. The Red Feather Inn is a collection of historic convict-built sandstone buildings, designed by Georgian architect John Sprunt in 1842. It boasts modern suites with views of the garden. Red Feather Inn Hadspen is located in the Meander Valley, a 10-minute drive from Launceston. It is a 15-minute drive from Launceston Airport and a number of wineries. Hadspen Recreation Park is 1 km away.Show full description
Delightful property. Romantic. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Offering lovely views towards Mount Wellington, the 1847 Islington Hotel offers luxurious accommodation with original artwork and precious antiques. Just 5 minutes’ drive from Sullivans Cove, it features a restaurant and landscaped gardens with an infinity-edge pond. Hotel Islington is 2 km from Hobart CBD (Central Business District) and the popular Salamanca Markets. Hobart International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. You can read by the fireplace in the library, or enjoy a meal in the glass pavilion with barbecue facilities. Massage services and airport limousine transfers are available upon request. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi and exclusive fabrics designed by Jim Thompson. The marble bathroom includes a bathtub and a separate rainshower. The minibar is free. The Islington Restaurant is open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday . We closed Sunday Monday and Tuesday for dinner service. The restaurant serves creative cuisine based on fresh local produce. Seasonal menu items include seared duck breast with braised figs, and slow-cooked abalone with wild forest mushrooms. The wine cellar offers a wide selection of wines.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most beautiful, well designed and romantic boutique hotels in Tasmania! It is the most popular small luxury hotel in Tasmania, among couples.
Historic property. Great location. Nice interior design. Sitting alongside Hobart's waterfront, the historic Henry Jones Art Hotel offers luxurious rooms offering water or courtyard views. The hotel is set in a row of renovated 1820s warehouses and a former IXL jam factory. It offers a bar and boasts a variety of original artworks throughout the property. Henry Jones Art Hotel is situated beside Victoria Dock, offering views of Mount Wellington and Fisherman's Wharf. It is 2 minutes' from Salamanca Place and Hobart CBD (Central Business District). Each of the air conditioned guest rooms offers a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Each includes a private bathroom featuring European stainless steel fittings and glass and sandstone walls. Some bathrooms also offer a free-standing spa bath. Guests can enjoy a drink at The IXL Long Bar. Facilities include 24-hour room service, and a tour desk.Show full description
This is likely the most HISTORIC small luxury hotel in Tasmania.
Charming. Stylish. Great breakfast. Popular among women. Located 100 metres from Launceston Aquatic, The Florance offers unique accommodation within the creative precinct of Launceston. It is situated across the road from City Park and Design Tasmania. A ceiling fan, heating, luxurious bedhead and a choice of pillows are provided to keep you comfortable. Built in 19th century, the property offers free WiFi and is within a 5-minute walk of Boags Brewery and a 7-minute walk from Launceston Tramway Museum. At the hotel, each custom designed space offers an inbuilt desk with mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities and USB outlets. A flat-screen TV is provided your entertainment. Complimentary Tasmanian shortbread biscuits are also included. Queen Victoria Museum is 900 metres from the accommodation, while Art Gallery is 900 metres away. Launceston Airport is 13 km from the property.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great location. Popular among couples. Located in the cultural and historic heart of Hobart CBD (Central Business District), Salamanca Wharf Hotel a 5-minute walk from Hobart’s waterfront. It offers an in-house restaurant, free WiFi and free parking, subject to availability and size restrictions. The self-contained apartments boasts timber floors, luxurious carpets, a kitchen with Smeg appliances and granite bench tops. Guests enjoy an in-room fridge stocked with premium Tasmanian wine, beer and chocolate. All apartment has a mosaic-tiled bathroom with a shower. Your lounge area has a 42-inch flat screen TV with free cable, free-to-air channels. Each room features photography by Antarctic adventurer Lauent Dick. The Salamanca Wharf Café features a seasonal menu made with fresh local ingredients. Guests can enjoy breakfast and lunch here. Hotel Salamanca Wharf is a minute’s walk from Salamanca Place and the picturesque Princes Park. It is a 15-minute drive from MONA (the Museum of Old and New Art). Hobart Airport is a 25-minute drive away.Show full description
Unique. Beautiful. Superb breakfast. Maylands Lodge is a historic landmark property situated in the New Town area of Hobart. It is just an 8-minute drive from the city centre and the historic Hobart waterfront, including Salamanca Square. The rooms are equipped with flat screen TVs, coffee facilities, free WiFi and luxurious bath amenities. Facilities at the property include a guest lounge. There is also free private parking. Unique Tasmanian artwork is featured throughout the property and each room has either a mountain or garden view. The nearest airport is Hobart International Airport, 16km from the property . Show full description
Great value. Good breakfast. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Launceston city centre, Areca Launceston offers features free Wi-Fi access and free off-street parking. The hotel has stunning panoramic views over the city to the Tamar Valley. Each room at Areca Launceston includes modern decor, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Air conditioning, double-glazed windows and ironing facilities are provided. Overlooking Launceston City Park, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. It is a 20-minute drive to Launceston Airport. Cataract Gorge is only 3 km away.Show full description
Great value. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Ideally located in Launceston, Change Overnight offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. Built in 2019, this 4-star hotel is within 1.2 km of Queen Victoria Museum and 1.3 km of Launceston Tramway Museum. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a terrace. The rooms come with a private bathroom and kettle, while some rooms also feature a patio and others also feature city views. Popular points of interest near Change Overnight include Albert Hall Convention Centre, City Park and UTAS Stadium. The nearest airport is Launceston Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Pumphouse Point has free bikes, garden, a restaurant and bar in Derwent Bridge. Free WiFi is offered. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Pumphouse Point offers some units with lake views, and the rooms are fitted with a coffee machine. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. The nearest airport is Launceston Airport, 160 km from Pumphouse Point.Show full description
Panorama Hotel St Helens features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in St Helens. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms include a sea view. At Panorama Hotel St Helens every room comes with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Launceston Airport, 150 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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