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Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior
Business center
Land view from property
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast and dinner served
Located in Launceston's CBD, Mantra Charles Hotel offers a sophisticated atmosphere. Enjoy a drink at the bar, meals at The Charles restaurant, or visit the on-site hair salon. Free WiFi available, and staff assist with any needs throughout the stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Hotel)

8.8 out of 10
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(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
287 Charles Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250

What's nearby

  • Brisbane Street Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • City Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cataract Gorge - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Tasmania Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • East Tamar Junction Station - 7 min drive
  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mood Foods - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kōsaten 交差点 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Plus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aroma's Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston

Upscale hotel located in Launceston CBD
A hair salon, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston. The on-site restaurant, The Charles, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, 3 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 99 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 31 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Charles

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 560 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately AUD 31 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40 per day
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hotel Charles Launceston
Hotel Charles Launceston, Tasmania
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Frequently asked questions

Is Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston located?

Located in Launceston CBD, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Launceston General Hospital, Calvary St Vincent's Hospital, and Princes Square. Quadrant Mall and Brisbane Street Mall are also within 15 minutes.

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Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susannè jane

Liked: Amenities
Lovely room ĺove yoùr restaurant great food& atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Man Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Appreciate hotel quick response to every message. Requests were all addressed nicely. Will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Room very comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was fantastic - and having a 24/7 reception suited me for this trip. Being so close to LGH was also perfect. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is an issue
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the welcome and the whole experience of the Hotel beautifully run and so clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay and the staff were great and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kapene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property within walking distance to many bars and restaurants. Excellent and friendly staff plus a good restaurant within the complex.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were expecting a buffet breakfast but the a la carte options were really delicious so we weren't disappointed in the end.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to all our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Enjoyable

Great place to stay in Launceston. Handy to most facilities. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Parking on site Beas good and the staff were helpful. We would definitely stay at this hotel again when we next visit Launceston.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and tidy but smaller than we were anticipating from booking. Not a complaint but an observation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good parking, a coffee pod machine for when you wanted to mooch in your room, an excellent cafe opposite the property and easy walking to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and cleanliness of apartment was great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room was spotless and very comfortable. Breakfast was first class. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in, staff were friendly and courteous. Room was lovely and clean. Parking was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, big rolls, very clean. It’s an old hospital, turned into a hotel. Staff were very friendly, quite location and good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was centrally located with convenient (and free!) on site parking. Breakfast was delicious and delivered with the best customer service! It was ideal for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kenney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Friendly staff. convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mandie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were hot even with the air con turned right down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient situation for my stay parking permit was a added bonus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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