The Waterloo Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront motel with restaurant

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Relax in this stylish room with a brick-patterned wall and a large window offering a view of the outdoors. The room features two beds with matching bedding and a convenient table and chair.
Enjoy a restful stay with a balcony offering a view of the sea.
Home to Swansea Bowls Club Inc., this building offers a simple, functional design with a flat roof and brick exterior.
Enjoy a casual meal with a scenic ocean view in this outdoor dining area.
Enjoy a serene view of the lake from the comfort of your room, featuring a spacious balcony and a convenient workspace.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
1A Franklin Street, Swansea, TAS, 7190
  • Jubilee Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Waterloo Point
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Kates Berry Farm
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Balcony (Spa Room - Family 4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 4)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Executive Room, Balcony (Executive Spa Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 4)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 3)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Swansea

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Kelvedon Beach and Nine Mile Beach. Glamorgan War Memorial and East Coast Heritage Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Jubilee Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • East Coast Heritage Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glamorgan War Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterloo Point - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kates Berry Farm - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Artifakt Gallery & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saltshaker Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Melshell Oysters - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Felicity's Antiques, Vintage & Tea Room - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Waterloo Hotel

3.5-star beachfront motel with restaurant
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 hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

The Waterloo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 656 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasprit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay on the east coast, beautiful views from the balcony, dining options nearby, and very friendly and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view and the access to beach from our bedroom door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a massive room, which although a little dated, was clean and comfortable, had a spa bath and massive balcony looking out over the bay area. Lady at reception was lovely, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Avishay

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

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
Property is easy to find. There aren't many food prospects around. Found the tray for tea/coffee/sugar had dead bugs in it! Not appealing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the night. Free laundry facilities and in handy in room facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimbra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stair access only to rooms and showers over bath make this property unsuitable for people with strength and mobility issues. Property would really benefit from bathroom upgrades
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

70’s Era Style and Comfort

Great stay in a value for money hotel. Would stay again happily.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Older style but so so clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vivianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent communications for late check in Clean. Lovely view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derelie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
While staying there I was unwell. The staff were wonderful to us and helped us in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Seyedmehdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location. Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mo & Jo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Getting a bit old but clean and tidy value for money ??? Dining option complicated so we over the road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Lovely

The hotel was great. We had a room overlooking the water and it had a nice balcony. The person wjo checked us in was very friendly nd had lots of info.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great retro room Friendly staff early check in Excellent view across water
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025