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Lowena Cafe And Accommodation

Tasmania - TAS · Australia

266 Macquarie StreetView location

8.4/10Excellent288 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition7.8/107.8
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Lowena Cafe And Accommodation

With a stay at Lowena Cafe and Accommodation, you'll be centrally located in Hobart, within a 5-minute drive of Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place. This bed & breakfast is 1. 3 mi (2. 2 km) from Hobart Cruise Terminal and 1. 8 mi (3 km) from Wrest Point Casino.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a picnic area. Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/café.

The bed & breakfast also offers room service (during limited hours). Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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A stay at Lowena Cafe and Accommodation places you in the heart of Hobart, within a 15-minute walk of Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place. This bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Wrest Point Casino and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Australian Army Museum Tasmania 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St. Joseph's Catholic Church 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Hobart Convention And Entertainment Centre 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
St. David's Cathedral 1 km / 0.6 mi
Salamanca Market 1 km / 0.6 mi
Salamanca Place 1 km / 0.6 mi
Queens Domain 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
The Cat & Fiddle Arcade 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Franklin Square 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Parliament House 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Hobart Town Hall 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Narryna Heritage Museum 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Brooke Street Pier 1.4 km / 0.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • bed and breakfast
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Café
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • VILLA ONE BEDROOMVILLA • ONE BEDROOMVIL.B1

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    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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    VILLA ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: VIL.B1

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: DBL.FH

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE
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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2D

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Lowena Cafe And Accommodation

8.4
Excellent
288 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
7.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2026
Tiziana
Excellent location. Kevin the owner is super nice.
Pictures of property look a little nicer than actual property.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2026
Sendy
Property was easy to get to. Rooms are a bit dated but adds to the fun of the adventure. Kevin was a gem and super kind, fed us breakfast every morning and ensured we had a coffee or two before we took our next coffee on the go!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Skye
Great breakfast!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Alison
Fantastic
Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2026
william
Kevin our hoast was fantastic
Welcoming and ready tok help

The Lowena was quiet and close to Hobart, walking distance

Breakfast was good and the coffee,Suuuuperb

An older property, but charming

If you want modern ,and the Price go Double Tree

Thanks Kevin
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Arthur
Kevin was great, the breakfast hit the spot. I’m looking forward to seeing what he does with the place and renovations!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
DEREK
LOVELY CLEAN WELL PRESENTED , HOST IS A LOVELY FELLA,GRAET COOFFEE AND CONVERSATION OVER A LOVELY COOKED BREAKFAST .......
CLOSE TO CITY ATTRACTIONS..
8/10
Excellent
08 Mar 2026
David
The breakfast was excellent and the owner very flexible willing to provide it early. The facilities are well kept except missing some details like towel racks in the shared bathroom. The towels themselves need to be upgraded. Overall It’s still good value for the money.
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2026
Lisa
Full breakfast included was a bonus. Kevin is a friendly and helpful host. My room was at the front of the property so traffic noise was an issue for me. Very comfortable bed and crisp linens. Easy walk into town from this quirky and historic accommodation
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Michael
I stayed in the self contained cottage. Lowena was in walking distance of every where I needed to go (Salamanca to South Hobart). Kevin is a welcoming host. The accommodation came with breakfast, shared at a big table with other guests. Great value.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
Stu
Kevin is a fabulous host. Sitting around the cafe table in the morning with the other guests and Kevin and his breakfast was a highlight. The room is a very good size. It had everything we needed. Yes its old snd quite imperfect, but has charm. We enjoyed our stay. Try the Japanse Restraunt just around the corner, unbelievable good value.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Judy
A lovely overnight stay in the cottage - beautiful breakfast cooked for me also which was terrific !
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
Gary
The host Kevin is super nice.
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
John
Very comfortable bed…breakfast was basic
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
02 Dec 2025
farnad
This was one of the most disappointing stays I’ve experienced. The property is in very poor condition: the heating did not work, the towels were not clean, and the curtain was not working, causing me to wake up at 5 a.m. due to daylight. The overall facilities felt very old and poorly maintained. The only positive aspect was the very friendly and nice staff.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2025
Andrea
Kevin was a very friendly and courteous host. Great value for the price, and breakfast was delicious. It was cool to meet the other guests too, I had a good time.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2025
Roman
Room large and very well equiped. Breakfast big and tasty. Kevin very polite and friendly, great coffee barrister.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Mark
Kevin was a fantastic host and a great barista..
his breakfast and early morning enthusiasm is something to behold..
Business_and_leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
02 Nov 2025
Daryl
Room was in need of a good clean.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jul 2025
Anishika
Kevin is a wonderful host who makes a delightful breakfast. The rooms themselves are a good size however do smell a bit musty and the carpets have some stains. The bathroom facilities were good. The parking situation and the outside of the house are unkempt and look a little unsafe. The location is fantastic, literally up the road from the CBD so you can walk to local eateries for dinner.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2025
Natasha
We stayed in the cottage, which is spacious and secure, with its own private bathroom. The cottage is also equipped with stove, microwave, and everything you need to make a hot meal. It featured a full-sized fridge with freezer you could stock with the excellent local produce. The property is located in easy walking distance to the Wharf and city centre. We were greeted and tended to by Kevin, who was very personable and welcoming. Each morning, the breakfast (included) was cooked up by Kevin to our taste! We had a wonderful weekend in Hobart and enjoyed staying at Lowena Cafe & Accommodation.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2025
Graham

o'nite stopover

Night away,before heading home after holiday
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Apr 2025
Verified traveler

Ok for a night or two

Ok stay for a night or two, a bit run down and needs a bit of maintenance and a good clean. Beds were clean and our room spacious. Kevin is a friendly host but really feel this place could be awesome with a good clean, fresh carpet and paint.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2025
Anne
Kevin was delightful so kind and friendly and he made a great breakfast.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Feb 2025
Judith
Lots of space
Very dirty and untidy outside
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Bo

Great place for families to stay

Nice cosy hotel. We stayed in the main room and it had spacious rooms. Nice garden in the back. Also has a big kitchen with mostly everything you need. In the morning there was breakfast cooked for you.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2024
Melvin
We stayed in cottage at the back. Bed good. breakfast was good and Kevin very nice.. very very quiet. Nice gardens. Easy walk to pubs and takeways
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2024
Daniel
Kevin is a wonderful host. Choose this accommodation if you are happy to share bathroom and not too worried about cleanness. Kevin will cook you a homemade breakfast and do his best to help you during the stay.

The property is old but we'll located. However, it is surrounded by busy roads so not very quiet or peaceful.
2/10
Poor
17 Oct 2024
Barbara
creepy
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2024
Kyle
Kevin is a delightful host, caring and to considerate
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Bill
Kevin is the best host ever , and the stay was amazing, didn't want to leave , but will be back . Thank you kevin
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2024
Teisha
Kevin is lovely. Rooms are clean and have the basics.
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2024
Dave
The king size bed was great and very comfortable.
The room had a sunny aspec and felt homely.
The bathroom shower had mould and needed cleaning, which WE did, the toilet and sink was very clean.
Breakfast is another story which we wont go into now, having said that we were well fed.
This was an enjoyable memorable experience.
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2024
Ceri
Kevin, the owner is very welcoming and the check-in was easy and well organised. The cottage was clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was great and enjoyable. The cottage bathroom is very small and looks unfinished, but the shower was good. Parking was available. Be relaxed and you will have a pleasant stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
Marg
Kevin our host was the best. Full of energy, welcoming and kept in touch before our arrival with clear instructions . Communal breakfast terrific. We will return.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Maryanne

Home away from home

A short walk from Hobart CBD, inexpensive, easy check in/out, comfy bed and homely amenities. Wonderful breakfast and coffee, and last but not least a shout out to Kevin, always a wonderful host😀
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2024
Meredith
History of building
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2024
Rui
The host Kevin was very friendly.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Rui
Host Kevin was very nice.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2024
Rick
The owner was very responsive and friendly. Breakfast was made fresh and to order. Although the property is older, it was clean and with all the amenities you need. Beds were comfortable
The grounds need tidying up desperately to restore what would have been a beautiful garden area.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2024
David
Had a great stay.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2024
Mark
The host was very friendly and accommodating. Excellent communication and timely replies. We had a good stay and thought it was very practical, with great service and good value.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
01 May 2024
Tracey
The cottage is filthy and the grounds are a construction zone.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2024
Susan
Kevin was the best!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2024
Melissa Hui Weng
Kevin was the best host. He personally cooked us breakfast and you could see that he genuinely loved what he was doing. I really enjoyed my stay with him. Very thoughtful man! Would definitely stay here again if i came back.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2024
Gisela
The owner, Kevin, was very pleasant and accommodating. Each morning he greeted us with a large hot breakfast plus coffee or tea. There was a communal, large full sized kitchen with all amenities there for our use. You must be able to walk up stairs in order to reach our room. The bathroom was not modern but certainly adequate with hairdryer, shampoo and conditioner. We’d certainly stay here again- much better than a plain hotel room which is twice the cost!
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Mar 2024
David

Avoid - Not as described!

Bed linen and towels were fresh and clean but overall state of cleanliness and fabric of building not good. Dust and cobwebs everywhere. Shower facilities very cramped and nowhere to put soap bags etc. Breakfast was mediocre. This establishment has not been a cafe for some considerable time. WiFi reception very poor.
Garden unkempt and full of weeds.
Our stay was in the Heritage Art Cottage, part of which was being used as a storage area.
On the plus side there was plenty of hot water.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2024
Olivia
The property was quaint, cozy, and walking distance to Salamanca and the CBD which was perfect. Rooms were cozy, and the shared bathroom was spacious, with amenities to use if needed such as shampoo and conditioner.
Highlight of our stay was Kevin, who was incredibly cheerful and helpful, and made us feel so welcomed. I’ll recommend staying here for the experience alone!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2024
yermein
The service was awesome
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2024
Lynda
Kevins hospitality was flawless. We will stay again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2024
Wilmore
Good
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
Ben
Very comfortable. Breakfast was great and Kevin is an excellent host and makes great coffee.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2024
Peter
I recommend.
The host is helpful.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jan 2024
Fiona
Lowena was okay for one night near the CBD. Basically everything needs upgrading, ‘ensuite’ smelt mouldy, lots of furniture crammed into a small room, aesthetic was weird. Comfy bed so grateful for that.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2024
Tania
This property has an excellent host and is a great option if you want to be walking distance to the port and Hobart's cbd.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jan 2024
Te-Yu
Lovely old house with some modern features set in lovely garden. On a busy street hence busy traffic during the day and night. Hospitable host and very welcoming.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Dec 2023
Verified traveler
Very enthusiastic owner, who serves a great breakfast. My room was fairly large, but I could not get beyond some of the poor quality renovations that were done, especially related to the electrical work. Also, the bathroom is very poorly designed with almost 0 horizontal spaces.
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Dec 2023
Tracy

Tasty breakfast!

Kevin was a great host. Breakfast was really tasty. Not luxury but the room had everything we needed, small kitchen, TV etc. Bit of a walk from town but its fine. Skybus drop off/pick up is about 10 mins walk and town about 15 mins.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Dec 2023
CHRISTOPHER
Looked promising. Property is in need of a makeover. Had the Kings room with ensuite which needed some workin shower and a big clean. Was in an excellent position to Hobart central and Kevin was a fine host. Excellent breakfast cooked freshly for you. If property was cleaned up would be a great place to stay.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Dec 2023
Norine
Very comfortable Bed, good location & host Kevin very friendly but the room was too cluttered & the ensuite that had been added to the room ruined it. Extrememly poor workmanship, very roughly built, joints not even flushed & very roughly painted. The shower cheap rounded one and not cleaned very well. The garden would have been lovely if it was looked after, but full of overgrown weeds. Such a shame as this would be a lovely pleace to stay if it was given some TLC.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2023
maree
It was great Kevin was accompanying what a host great breakfast big rooms
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2023
vicky
Location was walkable to the harbour
The bedding was good
It was quiet
The breakfast was very good i especially liked the tomato stew
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2023
Nevina
Beautiful property that needs a little tlc.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2023
Steve
The owner is a very nice man. He's was amiable and chatty over the cooked breakfast that was included in my stay. He made me a 'double the shots' tall flat white and a cooked breakfast on sour dough toast. It's lovely old property with gorgeous gardens and outdoor seating areas, and the cafe area is almost like a conservatorium, with lots of light coming in. What the property lacked in a touch of cleanliness and maintenance, it made up for in character and hospitality.
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2023
Ron
We liked the character of this property, also the nearness
to easy walking. Our host was excellent, informative and cooked us great breakfasts
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2023
Isabela
Had a lovely time here. The place is in a great location 10 min walk to the city and the surroundings were very picturesque- i had a great time just walking around. The manger was lovely and very accommodating, overall great stay 😊
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2023
Stuart
Kevin was so much fun and the breakfast was amazing.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2023
venetia
Very comfortable beds! Easy to park and Kevin was a wonderful host, he cooked everyone breakfast while we chatted. Good location too!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2023
Edwin
Nice place and Kevin was an excellent host.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2023
Vita
Keith is the consummate host. Spacious rooms too :)
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
27 Apr 2022
Julie Anne
The host was very nice and friendly. Great breakfast. The property was on a busy street. A lovely period home but was not cared for outside or in. Christmas decorations in our room that had a view of the construction behind. The pictures don't really represent the present condition of the property. Needs TLC. The shared bathroom had not been very clean.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2022
Sarah
The house is an old historical looking house. The shared shared bathrooms were great. They have a large kitchen you can use as well. The beds were comfortable and there was a heater in the room for chilly night. Kevin was an amazing host. He made a delicious breakfast every morning. I was also able to store my bags in the store room so I could go do an excursion the day I checked out before my flight. Would definitely recommend for a couple or single looking to stay close to city center. I was able to walk home from the harbor with no issues.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2022
Lachlan
Kevin was incredible, made new friends and the rooms were lovely.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2022
Natalie
Lowena is only a short walk from the harbour, markets, and shops, yet so much more affordable than the big fancy places! Kevin was a fantastic host with his large bottomless cooked breakfast and coffee, and very knowledgeable on everything Hobart. Our king room was perfect and the bed so super comfy!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2022
Nicole
Clean, cozy, pretty property. Kevin, the host is friendly, helpful and makes a great bacon and egg breakfast. We had a lovely stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2021
Gillian
Central to town, great host. Worked perfectly for our needs. Delicious breakfast and coffee.
2/10
Poor
27 Nov 2021
Verified traveler

Dirty and run down

This place was poorly maintained with a dangerous building site at the back. The place was very dirty and I don’t think for a minute the property is cleaned in accordance with the Covid policies stated. There is plenty of the owners diy work around the place and it concerns me some of it could be dangerous. The owner Kevin is a friendly man and I don’t know his story but it’s a shame it’s so run down. The bed was held together by a total bodge of wood and brackets. Strange. The breakfast was freshly cooked and the mixture of tomatoes and mushrooms tasted very unpleasant. I dread to think of the stayed of the kitchen where it was cooked.
Partner
2/10
Poor
22 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Didnt stay left
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Convenient and value for money
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Quaint little place, Kevin was an excellent host. Great value for money.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Good location.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
Host Kevin Was very friendly. Kevin cooked us a hearty breakfast and answered any questions we had about Hobart
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
12 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
Pros: It's cheap at $100 per night.

Cons:
Huge amount of traffic noise that will wake you up at 6am.
The King Room was very dirty.
The bathroom had grime around taps, plug and splashback. (Have photos)
Shower base around screen channels was full of mould.
All furniture had dust on it.
I actually cleaned the bathroom before we used it.
Curtain blind cords were black and dirty.(have photos)
Towels left fluff all over you.
No daily housekeeping.
Gardens are completely overgrown.

Overall: stayed in other 3 star hotels in Hobart that were much cleaner and quieter. Property presented online much better than reality.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
Very comfortable, great host, great breakfast - look forward to staying again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2021
Carmen
A beautiful person running a beautiful B&B. I’ve never had such delicious cooked tomatoes in a hot breakfast in my life!
What a wonderful stay, thank you so much.
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2020
Kathy
Excellent accommodation very close to the centre of Hobart.
Our accommodation was comfortable and spacious with an additional sitting room and private en-suite.
There is a shared kitchen and beautiful garden to enjoy.
Kevin is a wonderful host and the daily hot breakfast is a lovely added bonus.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2020
Karen
Kevin is a wonderful host and cooks the best breakfast ever with the most amazing coffee.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
14 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
It just needed a proper good clean! I didn’t want to put anything down because of it. I also gotten bitten in bed by something. And it generally was very worn and unwelcoming because of it. The host was friendly though.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
12 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
It was really dirty. Especially the shower. The towels felt unclean and the room lock didn’t work properly.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Kevin is very friendly & accomodating. Property is close to Hobart & within walking distance to CBD & many local attractions. Accomodation was quiet & perfect for our trip
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Kevin is really great. Made our stay very enjoyable, place is fantastic and he makes an excellent breakfast with expert barista coffee skills.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Wonderful atmosphere. We slept very well and had an awesome breakfast.
We can absolutely recommend staying at this place.?
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Feb 2020
Verified traveler

Rustic stay in Hobart

The building is a bit odd, but the cottage we stayed in was very nice and comfortable. The bathroom could use redoing. Kevin greeted us and is very friendly. We walked into town, and had a very generous breakfast and coffee in the morning from our host.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2020
Verified traveler

Nice place to stay!

The place was closed to the city and have a car park. The room was big &cleaned.
Fresh Aussie breakfast served every morning cooked by owner.
He was very kind&helpful !
Would love to stay again!
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Kevin is lovely host, and attentive to his guests, however a few things missed the mark regarding our room:
• The room lacked tea/coffee, kettle
• The sheets on the bed were ill-fitting
• Only one bedside lamp (one side of the bed)
• Lack of power points on left side of bed
• The sink in the bathroom was very small and no mirror above the sink for shaving
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2019
Dee
We had lovely suite - a big bedroom and a generous-size living room.
We really appreciated having access to a kitchen at any time.
Breakfast and conversation with Kevin was a highlight for our family.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2019
Ari
Lodgeman was easy to get along with, accomodation was more than sufficient for my short time in Hobart
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2019
Steve
Kevin is a wonderful host with a very friendly manner. Courtesy call to advise room was available ahead of regular check-in time. Cooked breakfast was brilliant. Lots to eat & great coffee. Service with a smile at all times. Close proximity to Salamanca & CBD from this property.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Near to the city. Easy to find and clean. Good breakfast was offered and friendly staff
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Close walk to everything and Kevin is always welcoming
Business_and_leisure Self

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266 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Australia

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