Name: Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Address: 147 Paterson Street, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, Launceston, Tasmania, AU
Price range: $80–$124 per night
Rating: 8.23

What guests think

At Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments, travelers frequently highlight the walkable, scenic location near Cataract Gorge and the friendly, helpful staff, while the heritage setting and quirky, themed rooms add character for families and short breaks.

Guests value easy parking and being within the Penny Royal Adventure precinct, with laundry facilities and restaurants or bars close by; note that some buildings involve stairs and reception can be a short walk from certain rooms. Noise is a common complaint, including traffic, thin walls and upstairs footsteps, and a few stays faced small or dark rooms, tiny bathrooms, and intermittent maintenance or water-temperature issues. Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, though housekeeping lapses and unreliable Wi-Fi appear at times. Expect historic character and convenience with potential trade-offs in noise and room layout.

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Facilities

Guests value easy parking and onsite laundry, and the property sits within the Penny Royal Adventure precinct with restaurants and a bar nearby. Several mention stairs and that reception is separate from some rooms, requiring a short walk with luggage.

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Cheryl

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The idea of this hotel is fine, but there are just so many strange things you should know before staying here. The first is that reception is 200m down the street from the resort and where you will be staying. There is a small incline between the two. If you are staying in the tower, know that the steps are steep and narrow. Pack light. There isn't any assistance with getting you to the resort from reception. You either have to bring your own car or walk. Again, pack light. The room is really comfortable. There is a fridge, TV, couch, small table, and a comfortable bed. The wifi is present, but none of my devices could connect to it. There was a second option available and it was the same. The TV could connect to the internet on the first two days and nights, but not on the final night. Basically, make sure you have your hotspot available for your stay. The shower was warm enough and quite large. No bath, & low step into. The cold water handle fell off when I tried to use it. The shower pressure was fine until the end of the shower. Be prepared to take short showers. It was nice to stay within a few meters of all of the attractions, but they were only open during the day. It would have been nice to have them available for guests at night too. Brady's restaurant is not open on weekends. The other one is, but it is pricey. Be prepared and get your dinners in town. Not sure where to get breakfast there, since both restaurants are only open for lunch and dinner.

10

Kylie

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Such a great little place with great restaurant/pub close by. Laundry facilities were a lifesaver though you need coins. Great activities for the kids. We really wish we stayed here longer.

10

Hoi Kwan

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good accommodation with spacious parking area, good facilities in room including ironing board and kitchen (recommend include seasonings like salt and oil for more convenient cooking)

10

Garvit

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good Location and definitely recommend it. A reception office near room 329 will be helpful. Otherwise, you may have to walk with your luggage about 100m or more after collecting your room key which feels a bit awkward.

10

Michelle

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, friendly service and very clean room.

8

Jacqueline

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking good . Staff good.

10

James

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very comfortable and well priced. The restaurant and bar were also very good. Location was great

10

Camele

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall rooms are little old however comfortable enough to socially with kids. The location is great and facilities and activity at Hotel are great.

10

Kathlyn

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed before and now have installed a lift which makes access with luggage easier. Close to CBD.

8

Julie Ann

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking, near the Gorge, near great restaurants and it has washing facilities

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report clean or spotless rooms, but there are occasional lapses such as hairs, dirty walls or linens, and in rare cases pests.

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Anastasia

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was told many good reviews on this establishment. Was really looking forward to a relaxing stay. Before I even arrived I received two text message wanting to know my exact check in time. I had also phoned after the first text to clarify. Front desk knew nothing of the surrounding and attached pub or restaurants. Stating, that’s not part of us so I don’t know, when asked where I could get dinner. I arrived to a poo in the toilet and the smell had seeped throughout the room. Front desk were not overly concerned. Electric tools used early morning. Bathroom sink had no drain cover and that quality echoed throughout. Could not help the fire alarm and recycling truck disruption, but it was icing on an already hard to enjoy cake.

10

Kerrie

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location close to walking tracks and town, clean rooms, helpful staff very happy with our stay

10

Sally

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean Spacious Great views Friendly and helpful staff

10

Michelle

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, friendly service and very clean room.

4

Sunniva

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked two rooms, same price. One was upstair, view was allright and it was a good size room. The second was much smaller, just a small windows. The second had coacroaches and something (snail's?) that left slime tracks on the carpet. The better room had a toilet that didnt work. All in all, nice location and nice people - but the rooms need a cleanup.

10

Damian

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and welcoming staff

10

Sue

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was spotless, bed comfy, lots of amenities. Well located. Only negative- nowhere to put clothing- had to live out of suitcase.

8

Janice

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable but the walls are dirty and there was hair in the shower. There was a cleaning rag left on the chair.

10

Theresa

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely environment, quiet and clean.

10

Elizabeth H

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spotless room. Lovely staff. Great location for walking.

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Rooms

Rooms range from spacious, comfortable and characterful to small or dark with very compact bathrooms and limited storage. Noise transfer from roads, neighbouring rooms or venues and sometimes unreliable Wi-Fi, plus occasional maintenance or water-temperature issues, are noted.

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Shirley

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wifi can’t login.

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Cheryl

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The idea of this hotel is fine, but there are just so many strange things you should know before staying here. The first is that reception is 200m down the street from the resort and where you will be staying. There is a small incline between the two. If you are staying in the tower, know that the steps are steep and narrow. Pack light. There isn't any assistance with getting you to the resort from reception. You either have to bring your own car or walk. Again, pack light. The room is really comfortable. There is a fridge, TV, couch, small table, and a comfortable bed. The wifi is present, but none of my devices could connect to it. There was a second option available and it was the same. The TV could connect to the internet on the first two days and nights, but not on the final night. Basically, make sure you have your hotspot available for your stay. The shower was warm enough and quite large. No bath, & low step into. The cold water handle fell off when I tried to use it. The shower pressure was fine until the end of the shower. Be prepared to take short showers. It was nice to stay within a few meters of all of the attractions, but they were only open during the day. It would have been nice to have them available for guests at night too. Brady's restaurant is not open on weekends. The other one is, but it is pricey. Be prepared and get your dinners in town. Not sure where to get breakfast there, since both restaurants are only open for lunch and dinner.

8

Susan

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location with very handy parking. Bathroom is tiny but room reasonably generous. Our stay was spoiled somewhat by there being no noise insulation between us and the room next door through the interconnecting door. We shared tv from 7 am and snoring at night.

8

Maree Antoinette

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean rooms, friendly staff, comfortable beds. To make one's stay more comfortable, it would be great to have some drawer/cupboard space to unpack clothes. There were only a few hangers but no shelves to unpack clothes for those longer stays.

8

Judy

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very tired and in need of a refurbishment. Rooms very small

8

Robert

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and bed was really nice. Only criticism is the noise transfer from the above room into the lower room. We were in a bottom room and could hear the kids jumping around in the room above us. I’d recommend staying in an upper room which I’m sure would be lovely all round. Great location with Cataract Gorge walk within 5 minutes and city centre 10 minutes walk.

4

Virginia

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was outside a compressor that ran all night, very noisy. The highway was outside the window and windows double glassed but could not be opened. The aircon was noisy and made banging noises all night so the room was very stuffy. Wifi didn’t work and pub below was noisy. Not value for money at $195 a night.

6

John

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very dark, ceiling very low. Adjoining room tried the door several times and their voices penetrated, Traffic noise was intrusive. Would stay again but not in the rooms facing the highway.

10

Sue

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was spotless, bed comfy, lots of amenities. Well located. Only negative- nowhere to put clothing- had to live out of suitcase.

6

Gary

Feb 1, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Convenient location but loud creaking floorboards coming from a low ceiling just above my head

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with several examples of going the extra mile. A few guests report inconsistent information, check-in hiccups or limited local knowledge.

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Melinda

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very helpful. We arrived late, our keys were easily accessible in a safe box, but the receptionist who was about to leave stayed to help us take our bags up to our room. We were also offered late checkout and help with storing our cases. Every staff member was equally friendly.

10

Sally

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good hotel and staff

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Anastasia

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was told many good reviews on this establishment. Was really looking forward to a relaxing stay. Before I even arrived I received two text message wanting to know my exact check in time. I had also phoned after the first text to clarify. Front desk knew nothing of the surrounding and attached pub or restaurants. Stating, that’s not part of us so I don’t know, when asked where I could get dinner. I arrived to a poo in the toilet and the smell had seeped throughout the room. Front desk were not overly concerned. Electric tools used early morning. Bathroom sink had no drain cover and that quality echoed throughout. Could not help the fire alarm and recycling truck disruption, but it was icing on an already hard to enjoy cake.

6

Kaye

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and good for our purpose. However, when we arrived late, we had already arranged for a key to be left in the safe at reception. We were given the code to open the safe, however when we did open it our envelope with the key was not there. It was late, it was raining and we had to wait about 15 minutes till I think it was the Asst Manager came and opened up reception where our envelope could be seen on the bench. We had to pick up family at the airport at 10.30 and we were settling down to sleep. One of us went outside to have a smoke and when he came back the lock was stuck inside it and we all had a go and trying to get it up. In the end we stuck it on the chain and since the door wouldn't close properly we had to lean a chair against it so no one would see it open. I just want to say that the Asst or Manager was very nice and did all he could to help us. With the door we didn't complain as it was 2am and we just wanted to sleep.

10

Vincent

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great room and location. Friendly helpful staff

10

Damian

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and welcoming staff

10

Kerry

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tom was amazing,nothing was too much trouble.we had a lovely 2 night stay in a great appt with a very comfy bed,cooking facilities,but best of all the reception we were given was amazing.we will definitely stay again

10

Hannah

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot, amazing staff, awesome restaurants

10

Elaine

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were arriving after hours, Leanne gave me clear and helpful instructions to retrieve key from safety deposit box , and have the taxi wait to drive us the further 200 metres to our room. Since it was dark and pouring with rain on arrival, we really appreciated this information and easily found our room which was warm, comfortable , clean and spacious

8

Neil

Mar 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice spot very unique building and rooms. Found it unusual that the reception staff weren’t knowledgeable about things to do in Launceston. When we enquired were told there are pamphlets over there, no recommendations

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Location

Location is a consistent highlight, with easy walking access to Cataract Gorge, the riverfront and the CBD, plus nearby dining. Many find it convenient for exploring Launceston on foot.

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10

Shaaron

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for cataract gorge.

10

Allison

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Kerrie

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location close to walking tracks and town, clean rooms, helpful staff very happy with our stay

10

Muhammad

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location and ambience

10

Berlinda

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Historic building - old mill. Great location to Cataract Gorge. And good walking distance to restaurants and shops.

10

Caitlin

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, spacious room, would be amazing for kids big and small with the adventure park.

10

Erica

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Walk everywhere! Gorge, parks, art galleries and cbd.

10

Tina

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

10minute walk into CBD, 5 minutes to city park and 2 minutes to Cataract Gorge. Stillwater restaurant was almost direct across the road Tried Alida and the Kings Bridge for dinner and happily recommend both.

10

luke

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to bars and restaurants and the waterfront. CBD only a few blocks away

10

Woolee

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location in between the centre city and cataract George reserve.

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Dining

On-site and nearby restaurants and bars receive positive feedback, and some guests mention discounts. However, breakfast and room service are limited, and certain venues are closed on some days.

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Kirk

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only in for one night and basic accom which felt tired and dated - staff were ok but unremarkable. A lack of breakfast options/venues onsite added to the lack of appeal.

10

King Man

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, comfy bed. With free WiFi and smart TV to login your own Netflix account which surprised us. Our family enjoyed Netflix night. The restaurant nearby is also recommended. 10% discount in the restaurant is offered.

6

Cheryl

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The idea of this hotel is fine, but there are just so many strange things you should know before staying here. The first is that reception is 200m down the street from the resort and where you will be staying. There is a small incline between the two. If you are staying in the tower, know that the steps are steep and narrow. Pack light. There isn't any assistance with getting you to the resort from reception. You either have to bring your own car or walk. Again, pack light. The room is really comfortable. There is a fridge, TV, couch, small table, and a comfortable bed. The wifi is present, but none of my devices could connect to it. There was a second option available and it was the same. The TV could connect to the internet on the first two days and nights, but not on the final night. Basically, make sure you have your hotspot available for your stay. The shower was warm enough and quite large. No bath, & low step into. The cold water handle fell off when I tried to use it. The shower pressure was fine until the end of the shower. Be prepared to take short showers. It was nice to stay within a few meters of all of the attractions, but they were only open during the day. It would have been nice to have them available for guests at night too. Brady's restaurant is not open on weekends. The other one is, but it is pricey. Be prepared and get your dinners in town. Not sure where to get breakfast there, since both restaurants are only open for lunch and dinner.

10

Colette Marie

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My only disappointment was no room service. This is so important because we found ourselves with no where to eat as everywhere closed so early mid week in Launceston.

10

Jamie

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here multiple times. Friendly helpful staff. Restaurants on both sites, or you can walk/drive/taxi a few blocks around Launceston for many more options. Easy walking distance to Woolworths if you need any regular grocery purchase. The place is a little old but it's clean and functional.

8

Marilyn

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bistro poor

10

James

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very comfortable and well priced. The restaurant and bar were also very good. Location was great

10

Hannah

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot, amazing staff, awesome restaurants

10

Tereza

Jan 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with a cottage style feel. The restaurant next door is great and a petrol station next door helpful if your driving.

10

Jamie

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a good overnight stay. Food at the bar next door was good. Free off street parking. Clean and comfortable room with historic features.

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Month	Average price
January	$124
February	$117
March	$122
April	$100
May	$108
June	$88
July	$92
August	$85
September	$88
October	$98
November	$109
December	$115

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $123	2 $120	3 $123
4 $95	5 $98	6 $103	7 $97	8 $99	9 $102	10 $102
11 $94	12 $102	13 $110	14 $91	15 $93	16 $94	17 $94
18 $91	19 $93	20 $91	21 $91	22 $91	23 $91	24 $92
25 $80	26 $90	27 $92	28 $92	29 $86	30 $92	31 $95

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