Salamanca Wharf Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (976 reviews)
17A Castray Esplanade , Hobart , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Parking difficulties
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Some reviews mention noise from the restaurant and check-in process, affecting overall cleanliness perception.
Service
9.23
Most guests found the staff to be helpful and accommodating, with specific positive mentions.
Location
9.27
Repeatedly described as a great location near Salamanca, contributing positively to the reviews.
Room Quality
8.72
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable, with a few concerns about thin walls and room layout.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities generally meet expectations, though some complaints about car parking and additional clutter.
Value for Money
8.71
Perceived value is decent, though not a 5-star experience as advertised.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Restaurant on-site received positive notes for breakfast, enhancing the overall stay.
Overall Experience
8.73
A mix of satisfaction with location and services but some disappointment regarding room and management.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:22

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Salamanca Wharf Hotel offers self-contained apartments with elegant timber floors, Smeg kitchen appliances, and granite bench tops. Each apartment features a mosaic-tiled bathroom and a 42-inch flat screen TV for your entertainment.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Indulge in the culinary delights at Salamanca Wharf Café, where a seasonal menu crafted from fresh local ingredients awaits. Start your day with a delicious breakfast and savor a delightful lunch in a charming setting.

Prime Location
Conveniently situated in the heart of Hobart CBD, our hotel is just a stone's throw away from Salamanca Place and Princes Park. Explore the cultural attractions nearby or take a short drive to MONA. Book your stay now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Salamanca Wharf Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that there are car parking height and length restrictions - please contact Salamanca Wharf Hotel for more information using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.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.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: HBA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 976 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 8.73
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joanne • couple • au
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Tara • family_with_children • kr
9
Pros:

Great location, easy access from the airport. Close to Salamanca markets, great restaurants and cafes. Helpful and friendly staff. Comfortable room.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Le Provost • solo_traveller • au
9
Well located, with all facilities.
Pros:

Lovely apartment with all facilities, very comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen with all appliances.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • au
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Spronken-Smith • couple • nz
9
Pros:

Very well equipped unit in great location..

Cons:

Our unit had no view.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • au
8
Pros:

Superb location for walking around the city in the heart of restaurant precinct - so much choice.
Super comfy bed and great blockout shutters to keep your room dark for sleeping

Cons:

The car stacker was a little scary for a first time user in a rental we'd just picked up but staff were super helpful and I got the hang of it quickly.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • au
9
Pros:

Handy to Salamanca place , but quiet and comfortable, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Debi • couple • au
9
Spacious and comfortable great location
Pros:

Comfortable beds and a nice space to move around in . Facilities for light cooking but why would you with so much on your doorstep .

Cons:

All good suited our needs.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
6
Beware the penthouse
Pros:

Great location, comfortable bed

Cons:

Penthouse apartment is dangerous with a very low roof line and a sharp contour a sitting height above the bed. My wife sustained a significant head injury from this edge. There are multiple marks where other people have clearly hit it with their heads.
The other apartments are probably fine but the penthouse one should be avoided.
Dishwasher wasn’t working.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Hella • family_with_children • au
8
Excellent location, a bit dated but we’d definitely stay there again.
Pros:

The location is excellent.
They provide free car parking in a car stacker.
Kitchenette with a full sized fridge and a washer dryer was really helpful.

Cons:

Have stayed here in 2014 and I do t think much has changed since… it is in need of some touch ups and renovations.
When we arrived the room reeked of air freshener, not a little bit but so much that we had to leave the room and let it air out for a few hours.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • au
9
A marvellous place that we enjoyed on the hole and would definitely stay again. It’s not a bad location!
Pros:

The interior design was pleasing to the eye and comfortable to be in. It was great to be surrounded by so many amenities that are normal apartment would have. The car stacker was both innovative and fun to use.

Cons:

The bed was too soft for my partners liking. Also, the pillows were too soft at your paradoxically too high when stacked together. As well there was a flickering lightbulb in the sitting room – and the shower itself needs tightening and kept tipping below a height that would’ve been more convenient to use.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • au
9
Nice, cosy hotel that has all the trimmings.
Pros:

Large room, nice furnishings with all the amenities including dishwasher. Very close to Salamanca art precinct and CBD.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • couple • au
9
A great two night stay, would definitely recommend this property.
Pros:

Great property which is in walking distance to Salamanca shops, restaurants and cafes. The place is very clean, with everything we needed for our stay, the staff were very friendly and helpful, plus the bed was so comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • au
10
Pros:

Great little hotel. I LOVED staying here and would absolutely stay again given the chance, but its hard to find availability (we travel to Hobart alot!). Rooms are stylish, beds comfortable. Great little cafe downstairs too. Fantastic location and just slightly away from the main hubbub. A hop skip and a jump from Salamanca and the harbour. Receptionists very helpful and friendly. A Fabulous little place ...

Cons:

The car parking arrangement is a bit weird, but that is a very small criticism.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • au
8
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

There were works happening in the building which we weren't told about and was somewhat noisy in the mornings.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Jeanine • couple • au
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
8
Pros:

Great location to central Hobart.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Grant • couple • au
9
Clean, roomy, well equipped and in a great location. Consider your parking requirements if you have anything bigger than
Pros:

Location, very clean, good size living areas.

Cons:

Felt a bit boxed in with the only transparent windows looking out to a wall of a neighbouring building. Parking in the stacker wasn’t much fun.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • au
9
Great stay
Pros:

Great local clean and comfortable

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • extended_group • au
8
Staff pleasant and obliging.
Pros:

Self contained unit

Cons:

Dishwasher broken. Toilet set very. lower than normal height. Basin and mirror low in bathroom.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee