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Hotels and accommodation in Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay has 71 places to stay on our map with at least 10 reviews: 34 holiday homes, 12 apartments and 10 cottages and cabins. Half of them are within about 25 minutes' walk of the centre of Hobart. Wrest Point is the most reviewed.

71places to stay

1.5 kmmedian to the centre

86%list free parking

Most reviewed

Hotel · 4-star · Sandy Bay, Tas

Wrest Point

8.7 guest rating · more than 5,400 reviews

2.5 km to centre
Free parking
Pool
Family rooms

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Quick picks in Sandy Bay

Highest rated
Old Bishop's Quarters

9.5/10 · 260+ reviews
Top guest rating with 200+ reviews
Most reviewed
Wrest Point

8.7/10 · 5.4k+ reviews
The most guest reviews here
Budget pick
Bay Hotel Apartments

8.6/10 · 2.6k+ reviews
3.5 stars or less, rated 7.5+
Free parking
429 Apartments & Suites

8.5/10 · 1.5k+ reviews
Most reviewed with free parking

Sandy Bay in numbers

What the data says about the stays in this area.

14hotel-style stays

56apartments and homes

61free parking

16family rooms

4pets allowed

1with a pool

51kitchen or kitchenette

8.7average guest rating

Every stay in Sandy Bay compared

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71 of 71 stays match

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Stay	Type	To centre	Parking	Rating	Reviews	Facilities	BookPrices
Wrest Point	Hotel	2.5 km	Free	8.7	5.4k+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Wrest Point on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bay Hotel Apartments	Hotel	20 min walk	Free	8.6	2.6k+	Family rooms	Check prices for Bay Hotel Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
429 Apartments & Suites	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Free	8.5	1.5k+	Family rooms	Check prices for 429 Apartments & Suites on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mayfair Plaza Motel and Apartments	Motel	25 min walk	Free	8.8	1.1k+	Accessible	Check prices for Mayfair Plaza Motel and Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Rivulet	Hotel	2.5 km	not listed	9.2	980+	Accessible	Check prices for The Rivulet on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Clydesdale Manor	Hotel	30 min walk	Free	8.8	840+		Check prices for Clydesdale Manor on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blue Hills Motel	Motel	15 min walk	Free	6.2	580+	Family rooms	Check prices for Blue Hills Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Grosvenor Court Apartments	Serviced apartment	25 min walk	Free	8.9	300+	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Grosvenor Court Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lowena Cafe and Accommodation	Serviced apartment	20 min walk	Listed	7.8	320+	KitchenRestaurant	Check prices for Lowena Cafe and Accommodation on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Old Bishop's Quarters	Hotel	20 min walk	Listed	9.5	260+		Check prices for Old Bishop's Quarters on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Islington Hotel	Hotel	30 min walk	Free	9.4	190+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Islington Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
City Retreat Hobart	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	9.3	150+	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for City Retreat Hobart on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Macquarie Street Stable Hobart	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	9.5	140+	Kitchen	Check prices for Macquarie Street Stable Hobart on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hill House Hobart - Charming home, stunning views close to city	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	8.7	140+	Kitchen	Check prices for Hill House Hobart - Charming home, stunning views close to city on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lords Rest Apartment - Private and Central with Free Parking and Great WIFI	Apartment	2 km	Free	8.8	100+	Kitchen	Check prices for Lords Rest Apartment - Private and Central with Free Parking and Great WIFI on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Luxury Hobart City Fringe Home	Holiday home	30 min walk	Free	9.1	75	Family rooms	Check prices for Luxury Hobart City Fringe Home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Studioat10	Apartment	3 km	Free	9.7	58	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Studioat10 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Heritage cottage in South Hobart	Cottage or cabin	20 min walk	not listed	8.8	55	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Heritage cottage in South Hobart on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stone Flower	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	9.2	50		Check prices for Stone Flower on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Studio Apartment - 5 Minutes to Hobart CBD - Free Parking - Free WIFI	Apartment	25 min walk	Free	8.9	51	Kitchen	Check prices for Studio Apartment - 5 Minutes to Hobart CBD - Free Parking - Free WIFI on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Conservatory	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	8.5	53	EV charging	Check prices for The Conservatory on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hobart Horizons Hideout Close to CBD	Holiday home	30 min walk	Free	8.5	51	Kitchen	Check prices for Hobart Horizons Hideout Close to CBD on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Belton Apartments-Hedge Cottage	Cottage or cabin	2.5 km	Free	9.6	43	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Belton Apartments-Hedge Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Contemporary with Courtyard by Sandy Bay Delights	Hotel	25 min walk	Free	8.9	46	Kitchen	Check prices for Contemporary with Courtyard by Sandy Bay Delights on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Reflections on the Bay	Holiday park	3 km	Free	9.1	44		Check prices for Reflections on the Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
House on Grosvenor	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	9.6	40	Kitchen	Check prices for House on Grosvenor on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
House on Princes	Holiday home	30 min walk	Free	9.5	40	Family rooms	Check prices for House on Princes on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Charming inner city home excellent base in Hobart	Holiday home	20 min walk	Free	9.4	39	Kitchen	Check prices for Charming inner city home excellent base in Hobart on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sunny spacious three bedroom apartment with views	Apartment	20 min walk	Free	8.9	38	Kitchen	Check prices for Sunny spacious three bedroom apartment with views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Quarters	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	8.9	35	KitchenEV charging	Check prices for The Quarters on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
City Retreat for 8 with Spacious Rooms	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	8.5	36	Kitchen	Check prices for City Retreat for 8 with Spacious Rooms on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Annies Garden Cottage	Cottage or cabin	30 min walk	Free	8.6	35	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Annies Garden Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Parlour 258	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	8.9	32	KitchenEV charging	Check prices for Parlour 258 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Belton Apartments - The Studio	Apartment	2.5 km	Free	9.3	30	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Belton Apartments - The Studio on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Stable	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	8.6	32	KitchenEV charging	Check prices for The Stable on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Warneford House stylish inner city living	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	9.3	29		Check prices for Warneford House stylish inner city living on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cosy renovated 2 bed villa in superb location	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	9.1	29	Kitchen	Check prices for Cosy renovated 2 bed villa in superb location on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Little Brick Cottage	Cottage or cabin	25 min walk	not listed	8.6	27	Kitchen	Check prices for Little Brick Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Macquarie	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	7.9	29	KitchenEV charging	Check prices for The Macquarie on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Doctor Syntax Hotel	Hotel	20 min walk	Free	7.9	29		Check prices for Doctor Syntax Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Explore South Hobart Village from an 1855 Cottage	Cottage or cabin	25 min walk	not listed	7.8	29	Kitchen	Check prices for Explore South Hobart Village from an 1855 Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Scandi-chic Riverside Hideaway Near Attractions	Holiday home	2.5 km	Free	8.6	26	Kitchen	Check prices for Scandi-chic Riverside Hideaway Near Attractions on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Braithwaite Hobart - Chic Retreat with Outdoor Bath	Holiday home	30 min walk	Free	9.7	23	Kitchen	Check prices for Braithwaite Hobart - Chic Retreat with Outdoor Bath on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Josie's Cottage	Cottage or cabin	15 min walk	Free	7.9	27	Kitchen	Check prices for Josie's Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
'Allambee=' Heritage cottage in trendy South Hobart	Cottage or cabin	25 min walk	Free	9.1	23	Kitchen	Check prices for 'Allambee=' Heritage cottage in trendy South Hobart on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Contemporary & Central in Exclusive Sandy Bay	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	8.7	24	Kitchen	Check prices for Contemporary & Central in Exclusive Sandy Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Stables - Charming Loft with Derwent River Views	Apartment	2.5 km	Free	8.7	24	Kitchen	Check prices for The Stables - Charming Loft with Derwent River Views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Enchanting Vintage House at South Hobart	Holiday home	30 min walk	Free	9.6	20	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Enchanting Vintage House at South Hobart on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
River Derwent Lookout - Spacious Escape for Groups	Holiday home	2 km	Free	9.2	20	Kitchen	Check prices for River Derwent Lookout - Spacious Escape for Groups on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Heritage Cottage in Sandy Bay	Cottage or cabin	30 min walk	Free	8.7	20	Kitchen	Check prices for Heritage Cottage in Sandy Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
King Bed, Water Views, Private Parking, Courtyard Living in the Heart of Sandy Bay	Hotel	30 min walk	not listed	9.5	17	Spa facilitiesBeachfront	Check prices for King Bed, Water Views, Private Parking, Courtyard Living in the Heart of Sandy Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Sandy Nest	Holiday home	30 min walk	Free	8.1	19	Kitchen	Check prices for The Sandy Nest on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sandy Bay apartment with Hobart river view, near UTAS - stroll to cafes and shops	Apartment	2 km	Free	8.4	17	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sandy Bay apartment with Hobart river view, near UTAS - stroll to cafes and shops on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Renovated 1930's home	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	9.8	14	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Renovated 1930's home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Modern 1 bed-walk Casino riverfront 5 mins to CBD	Holiday home	2.5 km	Free	7.8	17	Kitchen	Check prices for Modern 1 bed-walk Casino riverfront 5 mins to CBD on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
'Sobrina=' - A home away from home in Sandy Bay	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	9.7	13	Kitchen	Check prices for 'Sobrina=' - A home away from home in Sandy Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Classic retro home prime location walk shops	Holiday home	2 km	Free	7.8	15	Kitchen	Check prices for Classic retro home prime location walk shops on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
City & Heritage - Stylish 2 Bed Cottage in Hobart	Cottage or cabin	15 min walk	Free	8.7	13	Family rooms	Check prices for City & Heritage - Stylish 2 Bed Cottage in Hobart on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Bends House	Holiday home	3.5 km	Free	9.3	12	Kitchen	Check prices for The Bends House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Warm Inviting, and Luxurious The Manor	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	8.9	12	Kitchen	Check prices for Warm Inviting, and Luxurious The Manor on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
At Eleven - La Petite Maison	Holiday home	2 km	Free	9.7	11	Kitchen	Check prices for At Eleven - La Petite Maison on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Buckley's Rest - 2 Bdrm Apartment in Battery Point	Apartment	15 min walk	Free	8.2	13	Kitchen	Check prices for Buckley's Rest - 2 Bdrm Apartment in Battery Point on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Four on Flinders - one bedroom apartment	Apartment	25 min walk	Free	7.6	14	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Four on Flinders - one bedroom apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stylish 2 Bedroom Townhouse - Hobart CBD	Apartment	15 min walk	Free	9.3	11	Family rooms	Check prices for Stylish 2 Bedroom Townhouse - Hobart CBD on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Modern Home in Sandy Bay - Sleeps 8 Guests	Holiday home	20 min walk	Free	8.5	12	Kitchen	Check prices for Modern Home in Sandy Bay - Sleeps 8 Guests on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Cellar	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	7.6	13	EV charging	Check prices for The Cellar on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
270 Vista Bliss	Holiday home	3 km	Free	7.6	13	KitchenFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for 270 Vista Bliss on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Apartment in the Heart of Sandy Bay	Apartment	30 min walk	Free	8.8	11	Kitchen	Check prices for Apartment in the Heart of Sandy Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Josie's Cottage	Cottage or cabin	15 min walk	Free	7.4	13	Kitchen	Check prices for Josie's Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Drawing Room	Apartment	15 min walk	not listed	7.6	10	Kitchen	Check prices for The Drawing Room on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hobart City Oasis with 3 beds	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	5.3	14	Kitchen	Check prices for Hobart City Oasis with 3 beds on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

Most reviewed in Sandy Bay

Hotel · 4-star · Sandy Bay, Tas

Wrest Point

8.7 guest rating · more than 5,400 reviews
- 2.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 3-star · Sandy Bay, Tas

Bay Hotel Apartments

8.6 guest rating · more than 2,600 reviews
- 20 min walk to centre
- Free parking
- Family rooms
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Serviced apartment · 4-star · Sandy Bay, Tas

429 Apartments & Suites

8.5 guest rating · more than 1,500 reviews
- 2.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Family rooms
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Motel · 4-star · Sandy Bay, Tas

Mayfair Plaza Motel and Apartments

8.8 guest rating · more than 1,100 reviews
- 25 min walk to centre
- Free parking
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Hotel · 5-star · Sandy Bay, Tas

The Rivulet

9.2 guest rating · more than 980 reviews
- 2.5 km to centre
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Hotel · 4.5-star · Sandy Bay, Tas

Clydesdale Manor

8.8 guest rating · more than 840 reviews
- 30 min walk to centre
- Free parking
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Motel · 3-star · Sandy Bay, Tas

Blue Hills Motel

6.2 guest rating · more than 580 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Free parking
- Family rooms
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Serviced apartment · 4-star · Sandy Bay, Tas

Grosvenor Court Apartments

8.9 guest rating · more than 300 reviews
- 25 min walk to centre
- Free parking
- Kitchen or kitchenette
- Family rooms
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Serviced apartment · Sandy Bay, Tas

Lowena Cafe and Accommodation

7.8 guest rating · more than 320 reviews
- 20 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Getting around and parking in Sandy Bay

Distances on this page are straight-line distances to the centre of Hobart; walking times are estimates and your route may be longer. 63 of 71 stays list parking, 61 of them free. Where it isn't free, ask for the nightly rate when you book.

Stays in Sandy Bay on the map

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Prefer a list? Every stay on the map is in the table and cards on this page. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Is Sandy Bay right for you?

Good for

Arriving by car (61 of 71 stays list free parking)
Families (16 stays list family rooms)
Self-catering (51 stays list a kitchen or kitchenette)
Travelling with a dog (4 stays allow pets)

Not for

One-night stays (most stays here are holiday homes and apartments, often with minimum stays)

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in Sandy Bay have the highest guest rating?

Old Bishop's Quarters has a guest rating of 9.5/10 from more than 260 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Macquarie Street Stable Hobart follows with 9.5/10.

Which stays in Sandy Bay have free parking?

61 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Wrest Point, Bay Hotel Apartments and 429 Apartments & Suites.

Are there pet-friendly stays in Sandy Bay?

Yes. 4 stays allow pets, including Heritage cottage in South Hobart and Enchanting Vintage House at South Hobart. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Which stays are closest to the centre of Hobart?

City Retreat Hobart (15 min walk) and Josie's Cottage (15 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Hobart. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

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Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.