Riverfront Motel & Restaurant - Hobart
-42.817314, 147.260016Overview
Waterfront motel on the Derwent River with 3 hectares of grounds, solar-heated pool and restaurant
Amenities
Riverfront Motel & Restaurant Hobart sits on 3 hectares of riverfront land with a solar-heated outdoor swimming pool, half-size tennis court, and children's playground. Guests have access to a pickleball court, bicycle rental, and a waterfront undercover barbecue area with picnic spaces. The property also offers a coin-operated guest laundry and ample on-site parking for cars and caravans.
Rooms
Riverfront Motel & Villas offers 65 motel rooms and villas, ranging from budget single rooms to large five-bedroom houses that sleep up to 14 guests. Each villa includes a full kitchen, private laundry facilities, and a spacious living area with a sofa and dining setup. Motel rooms provide river-view options with shared balconies overlooking the Derwent River and Mount Wellington.
Location
The property is located 900 metres from MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) and within 15 minutes' drive of Hobart's top attractions including Salamanca Place, Battery Point, and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. The Intercity Cycleway runs past the motel, providing easy access to Hobart's central business district. Guests can walk along the riverfront walking trail or take a short ferry ride from MONA to the city.
Dining
The on-site Riverfront Restaurant & Bar serves modern Australian dishes made with fresh Tasmanian produce, open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is available as a menu choice (e.g. eggs Benedict) and can be delivered to the room. The bar offers a happy hour each night, and the restaurant provides packed lunches for guests heading out for day trips.
Family-Friendly
Families staying at Riverfront Motel & Restaurant Hobart can use the children's playground, half-size tennis court, and pickleball court, all within the 3 hectare grounds. The villas include full kitchens and separate living areas, giving families space to cook and relax. The property also has pet-friendly outdoor areas with BBQ facilities, ducks wandering the lawns, and a solar-heated pool with a shallow end for younger children.
- Location: 900 m from MONA, 15 min drive to Hobart CBD
- Rooms: 65 options from budget rooms to five-bedroom houses
- Dining: On-site restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Amenities: Solar-heated pool, tennis court, pickleball, bike hire
- Family: Playground, large villas, pet-friendly areas, duck visitors
- Outdoor: Waterfront BBQ, picnic areas, river walking trail
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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River view
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Outdoor swimming pool
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Tennis court
- Golf course
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room view
- River view
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Riverfront Motel & Restaurant
| 💵 Lowest room price | 89 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 8.9 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 24.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Hobart, HBA |
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