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The Waterloo Hotel

3.5 star property
Guests relax with ocean views from their rooms at The Waterloo Hotel, where cool drinks complement the seaside atmosphere and comfortable accommodations

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Family Room, Balcony (Spa Room - Family 4) | Free WiFi, bed sheets - The Waterloo Hotel (Swansea)
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Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 4) | Terrace/patio - The Waterloo Hotel (Swansea)
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Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 3) | Free WiFi, bed sheets - The Waterloo Hotel (Swansea)
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

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

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

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

Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room - Family 4)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony (Water View - Family 3)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Swansea Conservation Area and Coswell Beach Conservation Area, while East Coast Heritage Museum and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Kates Berry Farm and Freycinet Marine Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Swansea travel guide
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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
  • Bark Mill Museum
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA)
    96 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Oyster Bay Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Bark Mill Tavern and Bakery
    12 min walk
  • Homestead Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Alimento
    1 min walk
  • The Branch
    6 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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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Reviews

The Waterloo Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 723 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Older style motel but well priced and located with great views down over the beach onto the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff where very nice. Fantastic view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael CK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly, professional and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach and water view Nice walk around point & golf course
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manoj kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had an amazing view to the ocean. Cosiderations were made for making it accessible by having the room on the ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had great view of beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room roomy and great view. Staff friendly and welcoming. We had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable, comfortable stay. Had everything we needed. Would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronish

Room was good and we do have free laundry.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet, lovely outlook, pleasant friendly staff, very reasonable price, in delightful town. Second stay, will happily return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent price, quiet and clean
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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
terrific unobstructed view. very clean and spacious. friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice convenient, comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Orit

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and efficient and the room is cleaned daily but the property is outdated. Old carpets, broken dryer and overall the property is not very invy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant & were concerned when they had assigned a room with a bath, as I had swollen ankles. I was quite happy with their choice of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

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

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Communication was great. Naomi at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. A few quirks like some difficulty opening the door, and limited front desk hours, but I would definitely recommend it and would be comfortable staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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