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Waterfront Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Tasmanian Hockey Centre

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Enjoy a serene lake view from the large bay window, featuring a desk, chair, table, and potted plant.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, TV, and wood-burning stove, surrounded by a beautiful view.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, blue accent wall, and sheer curtains.
Cozy living room with a fireplace as the focal point, featuring a comfortable sofa and large windows with a view.
Enjoy expansive lake views from the bay window, featuring a comfortable armchair and a small table with a chair.

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

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Two Bedroom Studio (View) | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Studio (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

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King Spa Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

King Spa Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Budget Two Bedroom Studio (1 Queen, 1 Bunk Bed - Single and 1 Single bed) | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Budget Heritage Studio | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Budget Heritage Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (View) | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room (View)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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Single Studio | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Studio

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

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Small Comfort/Compact Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Small Comfort/Compact Room

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

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen&Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Two-Bedroom No View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Two-bedroom with Lake View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

King Room with SPA Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Budget Heritage Studio

1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Budget Heritage Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Hobart

Lutana stay.Your stay at this Lutana motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Tasmanian Hockey Centre and North Hobart Oval. Royal Hobart Showground and Subantarctic Plant House are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • MyState Bank Arena - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Constitution Dock - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Salamanca Market - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Salamanca Place - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Museum of Old and New Art - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles

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

3-star motel near Tasmanian Hockey Centre
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Waterfront Lodge Motel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Hobart motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Lodge Motel to the airport?

Waterfront Lodge Motel is 12.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the Hobart International Airport (HBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Lodge Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waterfront Lodge Motel.

How close is Waterfront Lodge Motel to the beach?

This motel is 4.9 mi (13-min drive) from Short Beach and 5.5 mi (13-min drive) from Bellerive Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront Lodge Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Waterfront Lodge Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 10.00 and 20.00 for adults, AUD 10.00 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Lodge Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Wrest Point Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Lodge Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Waterfront Lodge Motel have a pool?

Waterfront Lodge Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Waterfront Lodge Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Waterfront Lodge Motel to downtown Hobart?

Waterfront Lodge Motel is 2.7 mi away from Hobart.

Waterfront Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 437 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Garry

Business traveler, Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
parking is a problem
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaybrielle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025