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The Waterloo Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 3) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Sports facility
Family Room, Balcony (Spa Room - Family 4) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Executive Room, Balcony (Executive Spa Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lunch and dinner served, beach views
The Waterloo Hotel offers a beachfront experience with a peaceful garden and oceanside dining at The Waterloo Inn. Enjoy drinks at the bar, beach time, and in-room WiFi. Attentive staff provide excellent service that guests appreciate.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Executive Room, Balcony (Executive Spa Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Balcony (Executive Spa Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private hot tub
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 3) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 3)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 4)

Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 4) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 4)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room, Balcony (Spa Room - Family 4) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony (Spa Room - Family 4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private hot tub
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 3)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 4)

Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 4) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 4)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Swansea, The Waterloo Hotel is on the beach. East Coast Heritage Museum and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Milton Vineyard and Spring Vale Wines. Kates Berry Farm and Freycinet Marine Farm are also worth visiting.
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1A Franklin Street, Swansea, TAS, 7190

What's nearby

  • Jubilee Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • East Coast Heritage Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Glamorgan War Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterloo Point - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kates Berry Farm - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alimento - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Branch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Melshell Oysters - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bark Mill Tavern and Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tellers Gallery – Coffee & Wine - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Waterloo Hotel

Property highlights
At The Waterloo Hotel, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. This motel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Waterloo Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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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
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Waterloo Inn

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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

Property is also known as

Swansea Waterloo Inn
Swansea Waterloo
Waterloo Point
Swansea Waterloo Inn
The Waterloo Hotel Motel
The Waterloo Hotel Swansea
The Waterloo Hotel Motel Swansea

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterloo Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Waterloo Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterloo Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Waterloo Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Waterloo Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Swansea motel is just steps from Nine Mile Beach and Kelvedon Beach. Glamorgan War Memorial and East Coast Heritage Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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The Waterloo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 686 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 686 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 686 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 686 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 686 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in, clean tidy and well equipped. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Contact with reception was excellent. We needed an early check in and they were amazing. Great location in a beautiful town. Basic but convenient with everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice - they let me change the date of the booking last minute because of the snow
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walk to the restaurant. Front desk staff welcoming and very helpful. Free laundry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desrae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a brilliant place to stay. View was sensational. Close to the water which made it very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the golf course and walking distance to the shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room and view where fantastic and the staff most friendly and helpful a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm and cozy hotel room on the beach. Good facilities nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bar haven't been open for over 12 months so that would have been good to know when booking. Great beach view from our room👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasad

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

Lovely stay

Fab stay and execellent staff. The ocean view rooms ensure a real good morning too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wissuda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, easy parking, nearby IGA supermarket. I bought some food for microwave cooking. Guest Laundry is available as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, next to the main road, little but useful kitchen . a good place to spend a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No issues, an amazing place to stay....paradise!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasprit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay on the east coast, beautiful views from the balcony, dining options nearby, and very friendly and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the night. Free laundry facilities and in handy in room facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Superb stay

Comfortable stay with lake views. Friendly staff and all amenities as expected. Restaurant on site and ample parking too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were so helpful! And it was great to have access to a microwave and dishes in addition to the kettle and tea. Very clean rooms. Would stay again anytime
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love its waterfront location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view and the access to beach from our bedroom door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

70’s Era Style and Comfort

Great stay in a value for money hotel. Would stay again happily.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Amenities
Lovely beachfront room. Very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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