Black Buffalo

Hotels
8.2 (1271 reviews)
14 Federal Street , Hobart , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
No drawers in room
Curtains need adjustments
Noise issues
Missing microwave
Bedding discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Generally clean, but some mentioned cleanliness issues with details in the hallways.
Service
8.41
Staff were accommodating and friendly.
Location
8.45
Good location with easy access to the highway.
Room Quality
7.9
Room quality praised for being spacious and comfortable; some minor issues noted.
Amenities
7.93
Good amenities but missing some expected items like a microwave.
Value for Money
8.39
Good value for money, especially considering location and services.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Quality of bistro meals noted positively, with good value.
Overall Experience
8.11
Overall good experience with some minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 04:53

Property Description

Welcome to Black Buffalo, where comfort meets convenience in North Hobart!

Luxurious Accommodations: Enjoy a relaxing stay in our guest rooms equipped with a TV and a fridge for your comfort and convenience.

Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in delectable dishes and drinks at our on-site dining and bar facilities, perfect for unwinding after a long day of exploring Hobart.

Ideal Location: With Hobart just 1.6 km away and easy access to Hobart International Airport at 16 km, Black Buffalo is the perfect choice for your stay in the area.

Ready to experience the best of North Hobart? Book your stay at Black Buffalo now!

Important information:

Hotel Policies

✅ Check-in & ID Requirements
Check-in time is from 2:00 PM onward.
Minimum check-in age is 18 years old.
A valid photo ID and credit card are required at check-in.
Check out time is 10:00 AM
Front desk is open during the following times: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:00PM
✅ Hotel Rules
Children are welcome. Roll away/extra beds are available for AUD 40.00 per night.
Pets are not allowed (Service animals are welcome).
No elevators in the building.
No smoking in rooms, or inside Black Buffalo, a $200 fine will apply.
No cooking in hotel rooms-fines will apply if alarms are triggered, with the minimum amount charge of $250.00
An additional cleaning fee may apply if the room is left in a condition that requires excessive cleaning time. If the room cannot be
sold the following day due to its condition, an extra night's charge may be applied to cover the cost. The minimum charge for this will
be $200
✅ Damage & Incidental Charges
Any damages to the room or hotel property will be charged to the provided credit card.
Charges will reflect the cost necessary to cover damages, with the minimum amount charge of $250.00Guests 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for AUD 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1271 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 8.41
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Smartys • couple • au
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Harrison • couple • au
10
Clean and comfy!
Pros:

Service was great, room exceeded expectations in terms of cleanliness and spaciousness!

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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simone • family_with_children • au
10
Food was good staff were amazing and room was great
Pros:

Clean and home like very comfortable

Cons:

The stairs haha I’m unfit haha

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • au
9
Very enjoyable staff were exceptional
Cons:

No Lift because of have trouble walking stairs were an effort Very

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Comfortable and clean, close to where we needed to be

Cons:

All good, even the atmosphere in the bar!

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • au
9
Good but had above comments been in place it would have been an excellent stay
Pros:

Good food and meat so tender and good size meals

Cons:

No microwave in the room to heat my wife’s heat pack also no fan in bathroom to stop mirror fogging up dull lighting in bathroom and frustrating having to close toilet seat after use to have to flush toilet. There was a toaster but no cutting board or cutlery

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Chiemi • couple • jp
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Janelle • extended_group • au
7
Mostly enjoyable
Pros:

Great location and easy parking

Cons:

Bistro closed at 7.30pm on Saturday night.
Bar closed 9pm Friday night and 8pm Saturday evening.
Couldn’t have a nightcap 🙁

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • au
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • au
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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allison • couple • au
9
great place to stay
Pros:

lovley meals

Cons:

nothing

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

All was great food amazing an staff the best

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Janine • couple • au
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth Susan • solo_traveller • au
6
Budget stay in Hobart
Pros:

Good sized room and bathroom.
Handy 10 minute walk to Elizabeth Street.
Handy meal access at tavern with good range of readonable food.

Cons:

Room needs a microwave, more rails in bathroom and more soundproofing from traffic noise especially.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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SLAATS • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

The property was clean, tidy and modern. Stacy were friendly and helpful. Onsite food and drinks i didn’t get to eat or drink
Here but convenient if I was visiting again would definitely stay here again

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Guillermo • extended_group • au
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Tana Erdene • extended_group • au
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Affordable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee