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Doctor Syntax Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find themselves just steps from Hobart's cultural heart at this conveniently located hotel where friendly staff create a relaxing atmosphere

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Located near Salamanca Market, Doctor Syntax Hotel provides a stylish place to stay in Hobart. Guests can unwind on the sunny terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. The hotel offers practical amenities including free WiFi in all rooms and luggage storage service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe King Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Queen Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Sandy Bay, a neighborhood in Hobart, Doctor Syntax Hotel is in a shopping district and near the beach. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bellerive Oval. Visit our Hobart travel guide
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139 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS, 7005

What's nearby

  • Salamanca Place
    Salamanca Place
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Salamanca Market
    Salamanca Market
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Aerial view of Hobart, showing the Derwent River, Casino and Mt Wellington in Tasmania, Australia
    Wrest Point Casino
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Constitution Dock
    Constitution Dock
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hobart Convention And Entertainment Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station
    18 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Sandy Bay Bakery & Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Hungry Jack's
    9 min walk
  • Mayfair Tavern Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Liv-Eat
    3 min walk

About this property

Doctor Syntax Hotel

Upscale hotel near Salamanca Market
Located close to Wrest Point Casino and Cascade Brewery, Doctor Syntax Hotel provides a terrace and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Doctor Syntax Hotel boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Syntax Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 27:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Doctor Syntax Hotel Sandy Bay
Doctor Syntax Hotel
Doctor Syntax Sandy Bay
Doctor Syntax
Doctor Syntax Hotel Hobart, Tasmania
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Doctor Syntax Hotel Sandy Bay
Doctor Syntax Hotel Hotel Sandy Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Doctor Syntax Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Doctor Syntax Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Doctor Syntax Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Doctor Syntax Hotel located?

Located in Sandy Bay, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Salamanca Market and Wrest Point Casino. Cascade Brewery and Bellerive Oval are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Doctor Syntax Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great food, handy location and really nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bev

Comfortable stay Many dining options in the area Handy to most attractions Parking on site a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, easy walk to Salamanca Market. Clean rooms, friendly staff and good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Very central to everything great staff and the restaurant food is 5 star
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking, great food, very secure accomodation, nice shower, comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location, easy parking, good facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, staff were great. Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay! The staff were incredibly attentive and welcoming throughout our visit. Although we enjoyed the location, we needed a change of accommodation due to our twin beds and they handled it efficiently. We’re already looking forward to returning! Thank you so much again :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking and excellent bar and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy room, friendly welcome, ease of parking, affordability and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good all round hotel. Friendly staff, nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Fredrik

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel would have gave it five stars if it wasn’t for the cleaning service which was insufficient from time to time. Otherwise an excellent stay and can really recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room very quiet friendly staff and the restaurant meals were outstanding we will be definitely coming back here again. Peter & Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff were very helpful. Great location-could walk to casino and Salamanca.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Yongyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room but really small. Close to the city with parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Modern renovation. Spotlessly clean. Walk to restaurants and nearby districts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in convenient location. Food was good, room was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay , friendly staff , spacious rooms , and lovely food at the pub
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible and very helpful. I'm not giving it 5 stars because of the mattress, but the restaurant food was 10/10. Livio, Luke, and Sue were wonderful with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and generous… the room was clean and the restaurant was lovely… the shower hot water needs to be improved however I still rated this hotel 4 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norman and

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Meals and staff at the hotel were superb
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, clean and quiet room, easy parking area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and dinner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025