Salamanca Wharf Hotel

Was really pleased with this hotel. The location was great and the parking was easy - took a moment getting used too but once it was explained it was fine. The bathroom was lovely and the hotel was very clean.||The Foxtel was an added bonus with excellent TV channels. ||The bed was absolutely perfect. One of the best mattresses I have slept on. Highly recommend! ||Only a few minutes walk from Salamanca and walking distance to the CBD (10 to 15 minute walk to the CBD shops).

pillows comfy, room clean, and having a bathroom to yourself is a big plus. great for coming back to after the winter feast. just note that the walls are paper thin so you’ll hear anyone outside the room (bring earplugs maybe)

Extremely Disappointing – Misleading Booking and Rude Staff Our booking at Salamanca Wharf Hotel included on-site parking, which was one of the main reasons we chose it. But when we arrived, there was no parking available. After a long day of travel, we called the after-hours staff—only to be met with rudeness, no solutions, and eventually they hung up on us. We felt completely helpless that we left and booked a room at another hotel. This completely soured an otherwise amazing trip to Tasmania. For the price, this level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable. Would absolutely not recommend.

Great rooms. They are large with a nice leafy outlook. Great location. Can't be more central in Hobart, and yet it's on a quiet road. Reception is only open till 5 pm, so if you arrive after 5 pm, check-in is more difficult. In fact, we had trouble finding the email with the pin, and its not possible to use their parking unless you get the tab from the receptionist. Lack of service is disappointing, and makes the price seem too high.

Very Disappointing – No Parking, Rude After-Hours Staff We booked the Salamanca Wharf Hotel for a weekend trip to the Salamanca Markets, and chose it specifically because parking was included—something we paid for in advance. However, when we arrived around 5pm, there was no parking available. When we called the after-hours staff for help, we were shocked at how rude and unhelpful they were. They offered no solution, no alternative parking options, and instead of trying to assist us, they hung up on us mid-call. It was an incredibly frustrating experience, especially after a long day of travel and with no clear idea of where to park in a very busy area. The hotel’s lack of preparation and poor customer service completely soured our stay. If you’re booking here expecting parking or even basic courtesy, be warned—you might be left dealing with unprofessional staff and no help at all. Not what you'd expect from a hotel at this price point. Would not stay here again

The stay here was in perfect location to the wharf and the Salamanca Market. I did have some privacy concerns with the studio apartment such as being able to see into the bedroom from the shared balcony as well as the frosted bathroom window.

Absolutely beautiful stay! Excellent staff all round. Very accommodating in every sense. Rooms were spacious and clean. Location was extremely handy, especially to the market. Thank you.

Not bad. Very close to the markets and piers. Very nice bed. Staff are really friendly and helpful!!!! Bathroom : toilet is way way too low to the ground. It’s crazy low!!! Feels like I’m back in preschool. Older people who have mobility issues should stay away !!!!!!!!!!

Salamanca Wharf in Hobart was my home away from home for three days. The aparthotel is located in the historic docks area called Castray Esplanade. As I drove into the area, I could see a row of beautiful historic Georgian sandstone warehouses. Those buildings were once used to store wool, grain, whale oil, apples and imported goods in the 1830s. INSIDE SALAMANCA WHARF The receptionist area will be closed after 6 PM, so you need to bring the key card along with you to enter the aparthotel. The top floor of Salamanca Wharf was preserved for the penthouse suite. The penthouse suite had everything that I needed and more. I opened all the drawers and cupboards when I arrived to see what they provided. I found cutleries, all cooking utensils, instructions on how to use the electric stove, kettles, and also a washing machine/dryer. I washed my dirty clothes on the first night while watching the SBS's Tour De France on TV. The instruction helped a lot because I almost put the washing powder in a wrong slot! The aparthotel used Tasmanian timbers in their custom made furniture. They also used a combination of Sassafras and Tasmanian oak for the bed heads, table and coffee table. Through out the hotel, I could see Laurent Dick's beautiful photography of Antartica. Each photo was stunning that it looked like a painting from afar. After updating my travel journal and itinerary for the following day, I took a bath in their spa bath with a pack of MOR bath salt. This was probably the third place that I stayed in Tasmania that had a spa bath. I kept on telling my husband that a spa tub is a great investment to have (hahaha). PARKING If you hire a car or drive to Salamanca Wharf, there's a secure undercover parking space at the aparthotel. It was also the first car stacker that was built in Tasmania. If your vehicle is too big to fit into the stacker, then the staff will be able to help you with an outdoor parking permit. POINTS OF INTEREST The aparthotel was very central and located within walking distance to Battery Point, Salamanca Square and Salamanca Place, where the famous Salamanca Market is held every Saturday with over 300 stallholders. BATTERY POINT Battery Point's historic walk is effortless to do and started near the aparthotel. You want to start from Kelly Steps at Salamanca Place to see some interesting old seafarers cottages, Narryna Heritage Museum, and checking out some old buildings at Hampden Road before ending the walk at Princes Park. TASTE OF TASMANIA FESTIVAL If you plan to visit Tasmania in summer for the week-long food wonderland, then Salamanca Wharf is a perfect place to stay. The renovated Princes Wharf 1 that is located opposite the hotel is the home to the Taste event. Imagine all the fresh seafood, berries, wines, beers, ciders and cheeses that you can get at Taste. This event is set to coincide with the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. SALAMANCA MARKET Finding parking at Salamanca Market on Saturday morning was tough. Everyone wake up early to check out this market even in the middle of winter. Fortunately, I parked my car across Salamanca Wharf from the night before (after 6 PM), so I could freely walk around without worrying about a parking spot. SALAMANCA SQUARE Salamanca Square started as a quarry which dated back to the early 19th Century. It is now a hub offering dining, bars, cafes and shopping experiences. I went there a few times to find dinner and dessert cafes. There's a playground with the giant chess board and a lot of spaces to sit for groups and families. BROOKE STREET PIER Yes, Brooke St Pier is definitely a must-go place when you're in Hobart. MONA ROMA ferry always hails from here, and the pier also housed a few well-known restaurants such as the Glass House, Aloft and Brooke Street Larder. This place was also great to get some souvenirs and cute art prints. Some tours such as the Red Decker, Gray Line and Pennicott Wilderness Journeys can also be booked from here. Three days at Salamanca Wharf definitely helped me to explore the area around Hobart. Late night walk and restaurants were always within safe walking distance. If not, there will always be a taxi line in front of the Salamanca Place. As usual, always try to book the aparthotel in advanced especially closer to the peak holiday season and Taste Festival.

This is a rather lovely hotel on the outside, the reception desk is only operated a few hours at the weekend which means you must check in early. It also means you can not leave bags after 4pm on a Sunday. It is a premium hotel and for the best part it looks great. Our room was wheelchair accessible however the layout and the finishes in the room tool away from the experience. For the price we paid for a night of luxury we were underwhelmed. The bathroom and toilet were located immediately close to each other leaving a very damp bathroom. It really compromised the design. The bed head was positioned way too high to place items above it or switch off the reading lamps. The numerous cables for phone, lamps and alarm clock were visible and messy. The screen installed in the bedroom area had exposed cables and sockets which were far too high to be functional. Cables and devices such as your phone for charging hung from the available socket. For a hotel claiming a premium label and architectural design for the costs it really fell short and left us feeling we had to plan our visit around the timetable set by management rather than the need of the guest. Oscar was helpful with parking and checking us in, very polite but clearly limited by management and operation decisions.