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Waterfront Lodge Motel

3.0 star property

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Standard Room
King Spa Room | Private spa tub
Interior entrance
Exterior
Children’s area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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153 Risdon Rd, New Town, Lutana, TAS, 7008
  • Place, Runnymede
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Tasmanian Hockey Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonah Arts Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Two Bedroom Studio (View)

Two Bedroom Studio (View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Spa Room

King Spa Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 15 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room (View)

Double Room (View)

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Studio

Single Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Budget Heritage Studio

Budget Heritage Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Small Comfort/Compact Room

Small Comfort/Compact Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small kitchenette, and a painting on the wall.

Budget Heritage Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Two-Bedroom No View

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Queen&Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Waterfront Lodge Motel

A snack bar/deli, a seasonal outdoor pool, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a library, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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.

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 a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Waterfront Lodge Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Tasmanian Hockey Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Tasmanian Hockey Centre and a few minutes from North Hobart Oval
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • 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. 329 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff & clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Palitha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenities, friendly staff, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a washing machine on the property which was very convenient. The air conditioning was amazing. The room was good and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Claude

Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, quite spacious. There was plenty of tea/coffee etc. an
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, well set up room, staff friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but cosy and comfortable, perfect for my requirements. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean but old needed some maintenance done
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

MARGUERITE

First impressions of this place were average. The gentleman at reception quite happily ignored me and left me waiting to check in while he argued with other guests about the facilities. This place was tired.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well presented accommodation. Quiet location, cooperative staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

TREVOR

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
a bit outdated, but very clean thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good finds close to hobart. I’d go again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

ava

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and spacious plenty of amenities. Down side small none smart tv that had three black lines on the left side of the picture and no dishwashing sponge. Hall lights are on all night better if they were motion sensor activated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

peter neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rachel

Rooms ok. Location good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

krystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dirty, dirty room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jamie

Good friendly staff and comfortable accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Area is nice and quite, shops are pretty close, staff is very kind and friendly, would recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good inside room was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Natalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cutlery and plates were dirty, toilet seat had what appeared to be burn marls on it, supposed to be on-site parking - had to park 3 blocks up a side road, pool was green and yard not maimtained
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable so was the couch. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025