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7.7 / 10 Guest Rating

Waterfront Lodge Motel

153 Risdon Road, Hobart, au

Waterfront Lodge Motel - main view

About the Property

Riverfront Location
Waterfront Lodge, overlooking the Derwent River, offers a serene escape just minutes from Hobart CBD.

Modern Amenities
Fully refurbished in 2011, our motel-style rooms feature LCD TVs, wireless internet, and kitchenettes in most rooms.

Convenient Facilities
Enjoy our BBQ area, outdoor pool, guest lounge, shared kitchen, and laundry facilities. Free parking and optional breakfast packs are available.

For a relaxing stay near Southern Tasmania's attractions, book your room at Waterfront Lodge today.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note that breakfast is not included in the room rates. A basic breakfast pack is available for an additional charge of $10 per person, per day. If you would like to request breakfast packs, please use the special request box when booking or contact the property prior to arrival, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation, so that the property can organize these. Please note this room type does not have Daily Service unless your stay is 7 nights or longer we offer a full service during your stay Fresh Towels etc available from Reception During Opening Hours. Our check-in time on Sundays is until 4:00pm.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night Ā· 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Small Double Room

This smaller room includes a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Includes an private bathroom. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests. Please note that a basic breakfast pack is available for an additional charge of $10 per person, per day. If you would like to request breakfast packs, please use the special request box when booking or contact the property prior to arrival, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

11 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenette

Deluxe Queen

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$133.46

$106.77

Includes taxes & fees
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Superior Queen Room

The pool with a view is a top feature of this double room. Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster in the well-fitted kitchenette. The double room also includes a barbecue. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

17 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenette

Superior Queen

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$113.35

$90.68

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

7.7
Very Good2792 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the budget-friendly accommodations and frequently praise the close to city.

Categories

Cleanliness5.4
Service7.4
Location10.0
Room Quality6.4
Amenities7.3
Value for Money9.4
Food and Beverage8.3
Overall Experience7.4

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SmithauAU
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 2, 2026

"It was a place to lay my head."

6.0

Disappointed that the pool was shut down. We were not told at booking

We had a problem with out fridge it was working and water over floor.

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MichelleauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 2, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

Waterfront lodge is excellently located to highway without noise, local amenities and attractions, 5 minutes from Hobart. Staff are friendly, supportive, and helpful. Its situated close to the Waterfront and its a beautiful walk around the water with a mountainous back drop. The retro colours of bright orange and turquoise are like being cast back to a Get Smart episode.

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CherylauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 1, 2026

"Riverview motel Hobart"

5.0

Price. No refund offered on 3 out of 4 nights booked.

Shocking view from our window of an unkempt vacant site with an old car, partially hidden through high weeds etc. No reception desk, need to chase down the manager. Need a key to access the building, good idea if the key and lock worked easily. Then not an employee in sight. We stayed the first night of 4 nights booked. Had a family emergency and left early next morning, unable to secure a refund even though we informed the manager on the first afternoon in

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Yuen ShanhkHK
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 30, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Good location

Only the lower level of the building, only a small common area

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KimauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 30, 2026

"A nice small place to sleep overnight"

9.0

Close to where I need to be

Had to ring & wake you someone to access the keys - should provide an after hours key access.

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JohnauAU
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 30, 2026

"Poor maintaince, not clean"

3.0

Nothing.

The property is not well maintained. The grass, weed on the way to the cottage is not value for money. The rooms are not well maintained.... this place needs a general maintainance, particularly the cottage. The sitting place outside or at the entrance is not usable...it is not clean. There is a swimming pool/ BBQ - but the place is dirty.

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AmyauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 30, 2026

"Value for money"

8.0

It was comfortable and clean. The attendant was lovely

Good for what we paid so no complaint

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SandraauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 30, 2026

"Wont be back!!"

3.0

The colours in the hallway

A party of approx 16 idiots Friday night under my window! Thay had booked 6 or more rooms and congregated below my window. Drinking, swearing, LOUD, throwing chairs & pillows out of the 1st floor windows, talking abour pissing out of the 1st floor windows!! I rang reception but no answer at that time of night so then i rang Police. The group had dispersed 15 minutes before the van turned up but a few were still carrying on upstairs but at a less volume. Inconsiderate rude disrespectful behaviour.

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JammalauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 29, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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taniaauAU
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 29, 2026

"This property is well over priced for the condition it is in"

4.0

The location and clean bedding

The room facilities we’re quite dirty fridge , benches and couch Toilet seat was broken Toilet ran all night making a loud noise Plumbing from other rooms made noises in our room Tried to contact reception for days before arrival vie phone and email with no success

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