Waterfront Lodge Motel

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Interior entrance
Standard Room
Lobby

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
153 Risdon Rd, New Town, Lutana, TAS, 7008
  • MyState Bank Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Salamanca Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Museum of Old and New Art
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Two Bedroom Studio (View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

King Spa Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Budget Two Bedroom Studio (1 Queen, 1 Bunk Bed - Single and 1 Single bed)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Budget Heritage Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room (View)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Small Comfort/Compact Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Hobart

With a stay at Waterfront Lodge Motel in Hobart (Lutana), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tasmanian Hockey Centre and North Hobart Oval. .This motel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Royal Hobart Showground and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

What's nearby

  • MyState Bank Arena - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Constitution Dock - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Salamanca Market - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Salamanca Place - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Museum of Old and New Art - 9 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 8 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruckus Fried Chicken - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Breadd - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moonah Hotel and Cellars - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maypole Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Waterfront Lodge Motel

Suburban motel in Hobart with free parking
Waterfront Lodge Motel offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Hobart motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Waterfront Lodge Motel. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 20 for adults and AUD 10 to 20 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday to Friday (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00 to 20.00 for adults, and AUD 10.00 to 20 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Lodge Motel
Waterfront Lodge Motel Lutana
Waterfront Lutana
Waterfront Lodge Motel Motel
Waterfront Lodge Motel Lutana
Waterfront Lodge Motel Motel Lutana

Waterfront Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 441 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

C

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

C & S "comfort & style"

Great stay in deluxe spa. Kitchenettes great! BYO cook up.Trendy clean and spacious. Top Value with Style.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Des

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall average

Waterfront hotel is a budget hotel, but our room was very small with an enormous bathroom suitable for the disabled. Over the 4 nights we stayed there, our room was not serviced and we had to request fresh towels daily. The fridge, microwave, tv and kettle were all plugged into one power board hanging from the ceiling, and if all appliances were being used at once, the power would cut out
Check out the powerboard
Bathroom
Appliances
Bed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed slept well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The manager of the hotel was polite and showed me around before showing me the room. The location of the hotel was good. It was close to everything. The room was clean but smelled of cigarette smoke.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marj

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful waterside motel. A great location to visit Hobart with a car, felt close to everything. Rooms were simple but well kitted. Communal kitchen was helpful and has nice sun in the mornings
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

pauline

Disliked: Amenities
Rooms were clean but a bit tired .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Quite a retro feel so enjoyed the vibe. Clean and convenient to a good shopping centre at Moonah. 6 minute drive to selection of places to eat. Appropriate cost for the decor. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Merlene

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was not ventilated enough, spa and shower had not been cleaned properly. Bedding had stains on it. Positive was kitchen was available for use. Did not enjoy our stay and won’t return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value

Convenient distance from Hobart. Comfortable, clean, nice aspect on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It was hard to find and while the bed was comfortable it is an older motel. The curtains aren't able to keep all the lighting out of the room when the night lights are on and I need a cool dark room to sleep, so had a disturbed night. Even clean and although it had cutlery, it had no plates or bowls and 2 tiny capsules of milk for an overnight budget stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay was fine. The hotel is located in a quiet area close to shops etc. The room was small but clean with a comfortable bed. Perfectly satisfactory for me. The host was excellent. There is limited parking when the hotel is busy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Staff & service
Couldn't find any parking aftrr attending a show , people need to park properly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for locality, value for cost, but older and in need of revamp. Manager went out of his way to assist, which was appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was great and staff were friendly, the only issue was that the rooms had very limited storage space, perfect if only staying a few days but we were there for almost a week and basically had to live out of our suitcases. Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and professional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Business traveller
Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Good friendly staff and comfortable accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasz

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kendall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No bins in bathroom. Pool could do with clean. Toiletries in bathroom needed checking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025