Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located on the beach, just steps from Nine Mile Beach and Kelvedon Beach. It is approximately 0.1 miles from Jubilee Beach and 0.2 miles from Glamorgan War Memorial.

The Waterloo Hotel in Swansea

Average nightly price at The Waterloo Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$142
February	US$128
March	US$123
April	US$113
May	US$86
June	US$84
July	US$80
August	US$84
September	US$91
October	US$82
November	US$93
December	US$122

What guests think

At The Waterloo Hotel, guests highlight sweeping ocean views and a quiet beachfront setting, consistently friendly staff, and generally clean, good‑value rooms, while noting the older, retro feel and that the on‑site restaurant is sometimes closed.

Many rooms are spacious with balconies, and some include spa baths plus handy in‑room basics like a microwave or coffee machine. Free guest laundry and easy parking are appreciated. Drawbacks include stairs to upper floors and shower‑over‑bath setups that challenge those with mobility issues, plus occasional comments about firm or dated beds and limited dining options in town. Expect a straightforward coastal stopover with comfort and convenience.

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Facilities

Free guest laundry and easy parking are repeatedly appreciated, and the beachfront access is a highlight. The on-site restaurant/bar has variable availability with closures or limited hours, and there is no lift (stairs only) to upper floors.

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Alexa

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is a little old and dated but otherwise ok. One big problem is that there is no lift to the second and third floors and the shower is over the bath. The view is peaceful.

8

Ronish

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was good and we do have free laundry.

8

Sarah

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Funky retro style accommodation - super clean despite age. Very friendly staff. The Waterloo Inn (downstairs) food and bev selection and quality was epic. The vibe and staff are fantastic. Hidden gem.

8

george

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant and bar haven't been open for over 12 months so that would have been good to know when booking. Great beach view from our room👍

8

Gary

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for a night stopover. Very quiet town but found a nice tavern and restaurant down the road. The hotel bar and restaurant was closed which was unfortunate.

6

Phillip

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stair access only to rooms and showers over bath make this property unsuitable for people with strength and mobility issues. Property would really benefit from bathroom upgrades

10

julie

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very old-fashioned motel-style property - no changes to decor for at least 30 years. Our room was huge with a balcony on two sides - views were fabulous. Bathroom was also enormous with a corner whirlpool bath. Worth booking one of these corner rooms (207 or 307) if staying more than one night. No lift to upper floors. Free guest laundry

8

Renee

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely spacious room right on the beach. The only downside was that the bar and restaurant weren’t open due to a change in management.

10

Wissuda

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff, easy parking, nearby IGA supermarket. I bought some food for microwave cooking. Guest Laundry is available as well

8

Brad

24 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant at property is excellent. Room very clean. But had terrible night sleep in a double bed as uncomfortable and bed line whilst clean was very scatchy.

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Cleanliness

Reviews commonly describe rooms as very clean or spotless. A few guests noted isolated lapses such as hair or dead bugs and an occasionally missed bathroom clean.

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Anthony

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The was great but room outdated for the price, bathroom was not cleaned properly

10

Joshua

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great views however single bed had hair all over it

8

Pamela

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is easy to find. There aren't many food prospects around. Found the tray for tea/coffee/sugar had dead bugs in it! Not appealing!

8

Chris

9 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great views. Older motel but very clean. Lovely staff

10

Laura

16 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The cleanliness of the room and amenities provided. Both ladies on arrival and departure were lovely. Stunning views too!

10

Yvonne

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spectacular view of East Coast Tasmania. Very clean, comfortable room with excellent staff service and support after I left an item behind. Kind, helpful and caring. Found item for me. Thanks

10

John

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

terrific unobstructed view. very clean and spacious. friendly staff

10

Jane

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older property but very clean. Lovely lady at reception who helped us. Great coffee machine in the room too. Good for a stopover.

8

Nicole

6 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, roomy, beautiful views

10

Diane

16 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The Waterloo Hotel is in a most magnificent location with spectacular views of Great Oyster Bay. We were warmly greeted on arrival and our room was spotlessly clean and a reasonable size. Bed was comfy. Opposite the hotel is an outstanding restaurant - Alimento. Do try it. Recommend The Waterloo as a comfy, good value option in the glorious coastal region of Eastern Tasmania.

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Rooms

Rooms range from spacious, view-focused options with balconies—some with spa baths—to smaller, dated units with retro decor. Bed comfort varies, some rooms lack air conditioning, and many bathrooms use a shower-over-bath layout.

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Alexa

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is a little old and dated but otherwise ok. One big problem is that there is no lift to the second and third floors and the shower is over the bath. The view is peaceful.

6

Tamara

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property, but it’s the view that makes it worth it being right on the bay. Walking distance to everything in town. Room was clean and had kettle, toaster, coffee machine and microwave. Bathroom was very dated and beds were hard and uncomfortable.

8

Louisa

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a massive room, which although a little dated, was clean and comfortable, had a spa bath and massive balcony looking out over the bay area. Lady at reception was lovely, enjoyed our stay

10

Tracey

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic room on a corner with a wraparound balcony. Overlooked the beach. Big room and even a spa bath. Microwave which was helpful. Really nice place. Was perfect stop in our road trip around the island.

10

Bo

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spacious room with beautiful view of the sea. No kitchen but there was a small microwave. The bathroom was clean and had a big bathtub. Close drive to nearby cafe. Also a restaurant downstairs which we did not go to. If you like fishing, this is the place you should NOT miss. On the wharf deck it's a brilliant place for fishing and I caught three huge ones in 30min.

8

sam

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely view, solid brick walls so quite quiet

10

julie

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very old-fashioned motel-style property - no changes to decor for at least 30 years. Our room was huge with a balcony on two sides - views were fabulous. Bathroom was also enormous with a corner whirlpool bath. Worth booking one of these corner rooms (207 or 307) if staying more than one night. No lift to upper floors. Free guest laundry

6

john

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no air conditioning, even in Tasmania it can get hot, very dated furniture but staff were lovely and room was clean.

6

Luan

26 Feb 2025

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The room was small and dimly lit, with an uncomfortable bed and an outdated bathroom and sink. While not the most comfortable option, it’s acceptable for a brief stay.

10

Sinola

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the view and the access to beach from our bedroom door.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, proactive, and accommodating, offering helpful local tips, flexible check-ins, and assistance with lost items, refunds, or itinerary changes. A few guests mention limited front-desk hours.

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10

Linda

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay with clean, comfortable room with a view. Check-in was easy and reception were extremely helpful in suggesting things to do and dining options, Would stay again next time

10

Lori

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Melissa

6 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were just so helpful. We were only staying 1 night but extended our stay. Out of all the hotels we stayed in on our holiday on Tassie this was by far the best.

10

John

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy and the manager was great. She greet her customers and also provided options for dinner. At check out, she also prcide info around which part of the road to be careful. Loves to support small business.

10

Paul

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very near to the restaurants, balcony overlooking the beach. Most importantly the manager was the most caring and helpful hotel manager we have encountered in our many years of traveling. Because our own mistake, our itinerary was off by one day, which affected our hotel arrangements. She was very understanding and graciously offered accommodation, and even helped to contact the next hotel in our itinerary for new arrangement. Before getting off duty, she came to our room to ensure we were fine with everything.

10

Andrew

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Sarah

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was great. We had a room overlooking the water and it had a nice balcony. The person wjo checked us in was very friendly nd had lots of info.

10

Yvonne

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spectacular view of East Coast Tasmania. Very clean, comfortable room with excellent staff service and support after I left an item behind. Kind, helpful and caring. Found item for me. Thanks

10

David

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff extremely friendly, unfortunately I had to cut my stay short after only a hour because of an emergency at home. Staff fully refunded cost, you don’t find that service anymore

10

Jamie

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff go above and beyond

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Location

Scenic beachfront setting with excellent bay views, walkable to shops, cafes, and the golf course; convenient for a quiet stopover. The town is small with limited dining, so planning ahead helps.

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Jasprit

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay on the east coast, beautiful views from the balcony, dining options nearby, and very friendly and welcoming staff

10

Rob

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic location. Excellent service by staff. Beautiful setting. Dining options for a small town excellent.

10

Bernard

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the golf course and walking distance to the shops

10

Himadri

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Its a nice hotel with amazing view. Ample food options around. Room is large and clean. u can walk upto the jetty and small beach in 2/3 mins.

10

Marjorie L

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed the view from our room and how spacious it was.The hotel is right on the waterfront and close to town centre and golf course.Lovely staff and extremely helpful.

10

Peter

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great beach and water view Nice walk around point & golf course

8

Kathryne

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not much in town but a lovely place

8

Gary

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for a night stopover. Very quiet town but found a nice tavern and restaurant down the road. The hotel bar and restaurant was closed which was unfortunate.

8

Wai

17 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,368 nights

next to a beach and golf course

10

Diane

16 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The Waterloo Hotel is in a most magnificent location with spectacular views of Great Oyster Bay. We were warmly greeted on arrival and our room was spotlessly clean and a reasonable size. Bed was comfy. Opposite the hotel is an outstanding restaurant - Alimento. Do try it. Recommend The Waterloo as a comfy, good value option in the glorious coastal region of Eastern Tasmania.

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Dining

When open, the on-site restaurant receives strong praise and good value comments, but it is frequently closed or on limited hours. Overall dining options in town are limited, though some alternatives are within walking distance.

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Jasprit

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay on the east coast, beautiful views from the balcony, dining options nearby, and very friendly and welcoming staff

8

Sarah

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Funky retro style accommodation - super clean despite age. Very friendly staff. The Waterloo Inn (downstairs) food and bev selection and quality was epic. The vibe and staff are fantastic. Hidden gem.

8

george

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant and bar haven't been open for over 12 months so that would have been good to know when booking. Great beach view from our room👍

4

Bob

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff not present at check in. Restaurant,lounge and liquor store not in service. Closed with no notification. Rooms very dated. Not as shown in Expedia

8

Stuart

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple but the restaurant was not open.

10

Bruce

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a partial sea view room which had been recently renovated . The bathroom was wonderful and the room quiet and well appointed . We ate at the on-site restaurant and enjoyed a great and tasty meal. We also had wonderful coffee and pastries at a French patisserie in the Main Street . Unlike another establishment close by , it also serves locally caught fish .

8

Gary

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for a night stopover. Very quiet town but found a nice tavern and restaurant down the road. The hotel bar and restaurant was closed which was unfortunate.

8

Renee

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely spacious room right on the beach. The only downside was that the bar and restaurant weren’t open due to a change in management.

8

Russ

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap and cheerful but quite dated. Dining options in evening are very limited in the whole town. Very quiet, great view from balcony.

10

Stephen

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was clean, comfortable and convenient to other amenities. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was delicious and very well priced. The view from our room - spectacular

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The Waterloo Hotel

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Executive Room, Balcony (Executive Spa Room)

Family Room, Balcony (Standard Room Family 4)

Family Room, Balcony (Water View Family 3)

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Family Room, Balcony (Spa Room Family 4)

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