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Pod Inn

2.0 star property
Adults-only Launceston capsule hotel connected to a shopping center, a quick walk to Launceston College

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Fridge, microwave
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave
Living room
Pod Inn provides a smart base for exploring Launceston. Guests can use in-room WiFi to plan their adventures, drop off laundry between outings, store luggage securely, and get local recommendations from the multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Four Single Bed Capsule Side Entrance

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Single Bed Capsule Side Entrance

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Side Entrance Single Capsule Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Side Entrance Double Capsule Bed

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Side Entrance Double Capsule Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 3 Twin Beds

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Side Entrance Capsule Single Bed

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Side Entrance Capsule Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1

Deluxe Side Entrance Capsule Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Two Single Bed Capsule Side Entrance

  • Sleeps 2

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Dining

Three Single Bed Capsule Side Entrance

  • Sleeps 3

Double Capsule

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
17-19 Wellington St, Launceston, TAS, 7250

What's nearby

  • Brisbane Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Tasmania Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cataract Gorge - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • East Tamar Junction Station - 7 min drive
  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Star of Siam - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Valley Espresso - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sun & Moon Eatery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pod Inn

Capsule hotel near Cataract Gorge
Located close to Launceston College and Royal Park, Pod Inn provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • A water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Pod Inn feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens 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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (AUD 2 per night)
  • Self parking on site (AUD 2 per night)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: AUD 2 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 2 per night

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Pod Inn Hostel Launceston
Pod Inn Hostel
Pod Launceston
Pod Inn Hostel
Pod Inn Launceston
Pod Inn Capsule Hotel
Pod Inn Capsule Hotel Launceston

Frequently asked questions

Is Pod Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pod Inn?

Self parking is available for AUD 2 per night.

What time is check-in at Pod Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pod Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Pod Inn located?

Located in Launceston CBD, this capsule hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Launceston College and Royal Park. Princess Theatre and Launceston Aquatic Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Pod Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 180 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I was looking for - somewhere convenient for a one day stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! In the heart of CBD. 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lachlan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fun staying in pod.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean pods!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sujan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
i like the price and concept of that pod rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pods were great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great fun place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a bit tricky to find parking but the rest of the experience was good, wasn’t expecting to get towels and a locker for each one 😅facilities and space inside the capsule big enough, clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice place to rest before setting off on an adventure or returning and getting ready to rest up to fly home
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Perfect pod hostel

Perfect pod hostel with common area, great pods and bathrooms, and perfect check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was very nice, but there were a lot of people in the common areas at night. Apparently, many of the guests from the restaurant next door were directed to the hotel's common space. Not recommended for those who want to relax in the common space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Long

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been few times, good for solo traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shitie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.

8/10 Good

Santosh Kumar Raju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good night place to stay especially when you are single
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

sujan

Liked: Cleanliness
ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Ruthi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surrounding facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cheap option for what I was doing so if you are going to be busy on your holiday it is the perfect spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

One of the best places I’ve ever been! Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Falon

Unique stay. Didnt have any issues. Kinda novelty. Mattress not too comfy though and with so many in the pods, its got that locker room kinda smell. But very easy to navigate. Clear. No sweat. Quick and easy kind of place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mai

It was convenient area. I felt the kitchen and refrigerators were too small compared with the number of staying people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the main area of central Launceston
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Peta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a one night stay. Could do with more showers and toilets for number of guests.

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple accomodation but just what was required. An alternative to hotels with the sleep pods and shared bathroom and kitchen. Everything was clean and functioned well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything i needed to do. I felt safe, it was a friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

hidden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, quiet. I was worried of feeling claustrophobic but there is a lot of room and everyone else is very polite especially the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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