Name: Orford Blue Waters
Address: 28 Tasman Highway, Orford, 7190, AU

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Relaxed setting

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2021

Verified traveler

Older motel on the outside, but new on the inside.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The hotel also had a club attached and had great food.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

Though the weather was inclement (rainy and cold) the Young staff were very warm and friendly and I especially loved the food in the Restaurant (as usual) I have never had a bad meal there yet - first class Family oriented atmosphere and very friendly to little children and this is to be commended.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

Freezing night but no heating it would not work needs filters cleaned

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

Clean fresh rooms. Pillows were a little hard. But very affordable. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2021

Kathy

Short family summer getaway

Great location right on the river close to park and it was great to be able to the hotel/pub for great meals. Definitely would stay again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

Great to be close to the river. Lovely views from back area of room. Room for as very clean and modern.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Dec 2020

Graham

Some faults with the room.
Simple maintenance issues
Wi fi not working

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2020

Verified traveler

Fine

WiFi was not working. Distant view of the river.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2020

Nev

Great service, nice room, beautiful town. Wifi did not work in my room, but staff gave me wifi code so I could work on laptop at restaurant. Hopefully wifi will be sorted before my next visit as I would definitely stay again!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2020

Verified traveler

Enjoyable Holiday

Staff were very welcoming and helpful with any requests.
Nothing was a trouble to them..
Meals were excellent - but too much food for us as we are elderly. Dining room setting is spacious with views of river.
Would stay there again;

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

This was our 2nd stay at Blue Waters in Orford. The staff were very welcoming. We Dined in at the restaurant, the meals were awesome.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2020

Sally

Our room was great, newly refurbished, really clean, lots of room, great comfy couch and good pillows on the bed. We had a lovely little deck overlooking the bay. A great place to stay in to see Orford.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2020

Michael

Top pork ribs!

The place worked very well for us. The highlight was the pork ribs from the restaurant - perfect!

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Easy access and helpful staff, room very clean, checkout was quick and simple

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2020

Phillip

Recently renovated, excellent value motel

Orford Blue Waters is excellent value accommodation. It is a traditional small motel with relatively few rooms of different formats aiming to appeal to several types of budget conscious traveller. Our room had been renovated very recently. It was simply decorated but with everything one needs for a comfortable stay including a sofa,fridge,free standing table and sufficient cutlery to enable breakfast to be taken in your room. It was also very clean. The deck with a table and chairs was an added bonus. There is an attached pub which does very good pub style food but it does get very busy at weekends. Indeed my only criticism would be that whilst there is plenty of Parking locals going to the pub park outside the rooms rather than walk the few extra yards. If you go to bed early the sound of satisfied customers returning to their cars and conversing outside your bedroom window could disturb you. We sleep later so it was not a problem for us. We would stay there again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The room was newly renovated and tasteful. However, the hallway entrance was very old and shabby. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and professional.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2020

Karen

Modern, clean, comfortable and quiet, could not fault the room or the view. 👍

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Rooms are well appointed, clean and very spacious. Accommodation is close to the hotel with a good meals area and good menu.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

From the outside the unit looked very ordinary but inside was clean, larger than expected, other than the very small shower recess, and quite modern with a comfortable bed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Lovely accommodation with friendly staff. In house hotel was very good, enjoyed our meals with a good variety on offer.Adequate parking

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Don’t let the outside fool you! The rooms are “like new”. The little kitchenette has a frig and kettle with amenities like coffee etc and cutlery. Even though we were only here for one night we enjoyed our stay. The pizza and beer in the bar was great too! We were too late arriving to take advantage of their restaurant.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Old Pub style hotel from the outside, but the accomodation seems to have had a refurbishment and was clean and comfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The location was convenient and there were cafes and restaurants close by. The beach was beautiful

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The access to services within the complex is good.
The rooms could be fitted out somewhat better

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

18 Dec 2019

Christopher

Disappointing

The first night was fine. We dined in the restaurant which was very good. However on the second night, we were assailed by a plague of flying insects. The staff who have been responsive up until this incident, were indifferent to the situation which I find disappointing.

My wife extracted some fly spray after quite some effort the use of which gave her a massive coughing attack plus I experienced some breathing difficulties due to being an asthmatic.

Given the price we paid, I expect a refund on last night’s accommodation.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The accommodation was as advertised and for the price was good, the room has been recently refurbished, only criticism is the bed was like a rock and parking is an issue especially if the pub is busy cars are parked right outside your window and wake you up when they are leaving this parking should be accommodation parking only. We ate in the restaurant one evening the wait was well over an hour for the food and no changes allowed with meals if it comes with mash & greens and you want chips you have to order chips separately but when it did arrive the food was ok.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2019

AJF

Great value, spacious room, clean and modern decor.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

We love this hotel and didn’t realise that complimentary penguin viewing occurs every night. Food at the restaurant was top class and the beach is beautiful. Highly recommended.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Great little spot has everything you’ll need. Clean compact space.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

It wasn't very friendly like the rest of Tasmania and did not meet expectations for the price charged

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Gorgeous view tv a bit bigger and up on wall hard to watch in bed - stay very nice

Friends_and_family Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Room was to far away from WiFi to get a strong enough signal to connect. Restaurant closed early and there weren’t a lot of places around to eat. The shower was small. The room was a nice size.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The rooms were very clean, freshly painted, spacious and quiet.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Modern motel-style room was very clean. Bistro food was good and staff were helpful. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2019

Barry

Oxford Blue Waters motel

Motel room clean and tidy. Peaceful setting even with a bucks party also in attendance. Dinner in restaurant was superb and delicious if a little slow in coming to the table. Dinner was a seafood platter for 2 with good variety of ingredients, fresh and tasteful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Well positioned, quite, bar & restaurant on site and recently updated rooms. Wifi hit & miss

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2019

Janine

Nice refurbed rooms with water views!

Room was as expected, clean and functional. Nice water views. Awesome dinner at the on-site restaurant!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The service on arrival was fantastic. We ate dinner in the Bistro, which was absolutely amazing. We will certainly stay there again. All the staff were friendly.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Clean and good facilities. Excellent views of the water

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2019

Adeline

Room is big and clean, very close the beach for a evening walk, lovely

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2019

Brian

Overnight at Orford Blue Waters

Nice place, very clean and roomy, nice restaurant and good outlook.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2019

Verified traveler

Property was a nice, basic motel. Room was clean. Dinner is available at bistro but we ate elsewhere. Staff were pleasant and easy to deal with

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great accommodation for the price.
Only negative is it was advertised as free WiFi. It would be if you can connect.
Tried inside room, outside room, and in the main hotel area. Staff even said it was slow and hard to find connection.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2019

Verified traveler

No soap or shampoo in the bathroom. Room clean, staff very friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2019

Marc

Excellent service was very clean. Meals were very good

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Room was clean and well presented. Bathroom was good with lovely powerful shower. Heater in room was new and very efficient. Hotel itself was a bit tired. Did not use the restaurant, but it was full of people in the evening.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Everything was fine. I strongly recommend this hotel.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly staff. Room was very comfortable and clean. Close to local attractions.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2019

Trish

The room was lovely, clean and neat and spacious with an incredible view from the little back deck straight out onto the water. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food from the onsite restaurant was very tasty. The room was exceptionally reasonably priced for a gorgeous space.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The room was very neat and tidy and clean. Easy access to walks and amenities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2019

Jess

We booked this place just before we got there! Was very pleased with the location, lovely little town! Would stay here again!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2019

Adrian

The room was fresh and clean and had a lovely view of the water. The bed was comfortable and the area very quiet. The only downside was the wifi. After using our allowance on the first day we were unable to connect on the subsequent days. Staff were not able to help.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Very recently renovated and, while fairly basic, was very well equipped.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Checking in was very efficient.Unit was clean and spacious.Bed was clean and comfortable.Bathroom is spacious and clean.However car park outside of unit gets wet and muddy after a heavy downpour.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Aged motel with good bathroom upgrade. Bistro food and bar good

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2019

Ram

Nice hotel,but, the wifi was very bad and unusable.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

No curtains at bathroom window. Nice views of estuary whilst having a showe.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Welcomed by very friendly and helpful staff on arrival and our room was decorated with simple yet home like cushions and accessories that made it feel beautiful. The view of the water was great and the Restuarant right next door was not only convenient but very nice meal! Staff were also very quick to respond when a PowerPoint wasn’t working and had it fixed within minutes. Thankyou for the great stay!

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2019

Donna

Comfortable unit

Comfortable quiet, spacious unit with clean amenities. Check-in was poor however with minimal welcome. Wifi limited with our unit being some distance from reception. Had a meal at the attached restaurant which was very average with more creativity needed. Good location for access to Maria Island trip.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful natural environment, room is clean and tidy.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2019

Cindy

Orford Stay

A short overnight stay at Orford, newly renovated room. Shower a bit small and water not draining well.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2018

Nimmy

Close to everything, lovely and clean.Could of had more staff, they seemed very busy and under the pump

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

I randomly picked this place. It was supposed to be just 1 night but I stayed an extra night. Spacious room & bathroom, very clean. The room had comfy bed, TV, kettle, toaster, fridge, crockery and cutlery, ironing board and iron; heating/cooling; and I also was able to park my car outside at no extra cost. I really liked the back porch and the view of the bay; perfect spot to watch the sun rise and have a morning cuppa. I didn't use the restaurant, so I can't comment on that. I'll stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Our room was very clean and fresh looking. The staff on arrival were friendly and helpful. Our meal was delicious and the setting is very pretty near a beach.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2018

Sheila

Very comfortable room for the night looking on to the water. Very decent little restaurant onsite which was super convenient as it was still serving when we arrived just before 8pm. Very very clean. Would stay again.

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Great location, newly renovated rooms don’t drive past this little gem in hat delivers more than you’d imagine from first glance. Bistro meal was also one of the best we’d had, standard fare but done well.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Great value

The room was modern and really clean. The location was quiet and the view out the back was lovely. For the price this place is really good value.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2018

John

Can't complain about the service: there wasn't any

We stayed in a Maria room: these have been refurbished to a good standard. Unfortunately the hot water system did not work therefore cold shower in the morning. Phoned (we were on maria island by the time reception was open:11 am) and asked them to fix. They suggested the next door occupant had used all the hot water!. Returned from Maria island went to have a shower: cold still. When enquired stated they hadn't been able to fix and they would move us. When asked why they couldn't inform us when we arrived back or by text/phone stated they were waiting for us to come back and no doubt enquire: hardly proactive or service focused, Irene is the exception here everyone else wanted to make sure we were going to pay (already paid via Hotels.com) . Had dinner in the restaurant , typically pub fare which took 40 minutes to arrive. Overall service let down a solid establishment.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Nice clean accommodation

Staff upgraded us to better room - meals were great

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2018

Robert

Close to Maria Island ferry

Convenient for visits to Maria Island, good range of food at the hotel restaurant.

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2018

lorraine

Accommodation excellent and dining convenient

Paid in advance through Wotif but hotel had no record of payment. Fortunately the hotel agreed to follow this up with Wotif. Accommodation was excellent and dining convenient. Dining staff very friendly and attentive and food reasonably priced.

4/10

Poor

25 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Room was clean but bed was uncomfortable bathrrom fan didnt work needs to have a curtain up to door as light comes in if people got there out side light on and room smelt

4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2018

Pam

Unattended hotel next to a casino

We arrived and no one was around to greet us. We eventually went to the casino next door and were able to check in there.
The accommodations were worn but spacious and adequate and the view of the water was nice. The outside was badly in need of painting.
It was supposed to have internet but we couldn't connect to one. The internet also controlled the TV so we didn't have a television either.
It was disappointing and I would not recommend it.