Blue Hills Motel

The motel is priced very modestly. The room was very nice except no air conditioning. Which on an unusually hot day and night in Hobart made it unbearable for us. We actually checked out after 1 night. And treated fantastically by reception who initiated a refund through trip.com

We stayed for 6 nights. During this time, no cleaning, room service were provided even though they suggest they provide it. Rooms were somewhat dirty to begin with. Tea / coffee or even toilet tissues were never refilled. Spoke to staff, they suggested they don't provide it. The star rating for this motel is not appropriate and should be lowered. Other things people might assume like air con or even iron are not available either. Location is the only great thing about it, however, there is not enough parking.

You get what you paid for. A very run down motel in need of a renovation. The pictures looks like it was taken a long time ago, definitely didn’t look like that condition.There are no stairs, so be prepared to climb up with luggage.  The toilet was so old that the plastic was crusty. The shower curtains were hanging for its dear life on 2 rings left. The room was quite dark and scary with missing lights. There was a fluorescent light just lying on the floor. The ceiling had some water damage previously causing maybe a hole or cracks in the ceiling, so they patched it up with a board with 2 out of the 4 screws still intact.  It looked very unsafe and could fall any time.

You may believe this place is good value for money although it really isn’t. This motel needs to be closed temporarily and serviced correctly. Staff are keeping standards low because people will book for the lower prices offered. The rooms were uncleanly as mentioned many times throughout other reviews listed here. I would recommend packing slippers/sandals/ thongs to walk around the room. As well as the shower temperature not regulating itself. It’s either scorching hot or freezing, not to mention lack of separation of the shower from the rest of the bathroom. The room smelled of mould and was not cleaned properly prior to arrival. The sheets pilled over clothes worn to bed. The blinds were stained and thinned out. There is a shared window between you and your neighbour which meant it had to be closed almost the entirety of the time to ensure you receive privacy in your room. Moreover, the walls are thin and everything can be heard from the corridor as well as the level above as though the sound is occurring within your motel room. The one positive i could provide is that the Blue Hills Motel is situated in a perfect location between the CBD and the wharf as well as most bus routes and supermarkets/cafes/ takeaway. All of these places are in walking distance from the motel. I’m disappointed as this building has so much potential of which it hasn’t received over time. Hopefully it receives the care and servicing it deserves for future stayers.

Great only if you're on a budget, but if you're a clean freak like me, I don't recommend it. Rooms weren't cleaned well. Linen and towels were fine, but floors were covered in dust (stuck to the bottom of my feet), and soap scum in shower indicates they haven't been cleaned in a while, if at all.

Comfortable and quiet. Very helpful staff. 15min walk to the waterfront. Rooms were a bit work, but better than some popular hostels in Hobart

Insufficient parking, no smoke detectors in rooms (which is illegal), staff not particularly helpful. Rooms are basic with no air conditioning or fly screens on the windows. Showers are tiny and awkward shaped which makes showering difficult and results in water all over the floor

Unbeatable at this price point, with an excellent location and incredible service from staff. We stayed 5 nights and had a very nice experience. It seems to have been renovated since the previous reviews, as we experienced no issues with our room. The location is: - 5min walk from Salamanca - 6min to the harbour - 8min to Coles/Woolies - and close to many great cafes/restaurants In terms of issues: - Parking was difficult once at 10pm on a Saturday during a busier period - Some guests were quite loud when entering and leaving their room, but otherwise noise isolation was not an issue - Could do with more towel racks Photos are from midway during our stay after room cleaning.