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The Waterloo Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 3)
Sports facility
Executive Room, Balcony (Executive Spa Room)
Lunch and dinner served, beach views
Family Room, Balcony (Spa Room - Family 4)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$260
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Explore the area

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1A Franklin Street, Swansea, TAS, 7190
  • Place, Jubilee Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, East Coast Heritage Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterloo Point
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, Balcony (Executive Spa Room)

Executive Room, Balcony (Executive Spa Room)

Executive Room, Balcony (Executive Spa Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 3)

Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 3)

Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 3)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 4)

Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 4)

Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 4)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony (Spa Room - Family 4)

Family Room, Balcony (Spa Room - Family 4)

Family Room, Balcony (Spa Room - Family 4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 3)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 3)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 4)

Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 4)

Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 4)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Swansea

At The Waterloo Hotel you'll be within steps of Nine Mile Beach and Kelvedon Beach. Highlights at this beachfront motel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Waterloo Inn, is open for lunch and dinner. At the motel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Swansea motel include Glamorgan War Memorial and East Coast Heritage Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Jubilee Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • East Coast Heritage Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Heritage Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glamorgan War Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterloo Point - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homestead Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Bay Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bark Mill Tavern and Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Branch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪View Point Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Waterloo Hotel

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Waterloo Hotel also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Swansea motel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Waterloo Hotel offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Waterloo Inn

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Swansea Waterloo Inn
Swansea Waterloo
Waterloo Point
Swansea Waterloo Inn
The Waterloo Hotel Motel
The Waterloo Hotel Swansea
The Waterloo Hotel Motel Swansea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Waterloo Hotel?

The Waterloo Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterloo Hotel?

As of 14 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterloo Hotel on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$260.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Waterloo Hotel?

Yep, The Waterloo Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Waterloo Hotel?

Yep, The Waterloo Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Nine Mile Beach.

What makes The Waterloo Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Waterloo Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterloo Hotel?

No, The Waterloo Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waterloo Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterloo Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Waterloo Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Waterloo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 696 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 696 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 696 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 696 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 696 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing beds need updating extremely old and uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room and staff were Great !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach and water view Nice walk around point & golf course
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, walks. Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable, comfortable stay. Had everything we needed. Would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ritesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

george

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bar haven't been open for over 12 months so that would have been good to know when booking. Great beach view from our room👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff were friendly and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice convenient, comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian Kaye

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet, lovely outlook, pleasant friendly staff, very reasonable price, in delightful town. Second stay, will happily return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent price, quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wissuda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, easy parking, nearby IGA supermarket. I bought some food for microwave cooking. Guest Laundry is available as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was fine, if all you need is a bed and a bathroom for the night then its ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STAFF ARE AMAZING. They are so helpful and willing to make your stay a great one
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

Swansea

A great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would be great to visit again in summer as the town is very quiet over winter
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the golf course and walking distance to the shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desrae

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a brilliant place to stay. View was sensational. Close to the water which made it very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025