The Waterloo Hotel

Not worth it and no privacy - avoid the scenic view rooms! Let me preface this by saying I was not expecting a luxury hotel experience but I do think the pictures online make the hotel seem a lot nicer than it is and strategically leave out a key part of the view. We stayed in a "premium scenic view room" 211. I'm still trying to understand what made it premium and as for the view, it's the most up close and personal view of the bowls club you could imagine with a hint of road and football field thrown in for good measure. I could see bowls club patrons facial expressions from my bed you are that close. You get no privacy unless you close the heavy old curtains which makes the room feel dark and dull and defeats the purpose of booking a room with a view at all. What's worse is the window next to the bed looks out onto next door's balcony so you have to close that too unless you want them looking in. No concern whatsoever from reception staff when we pointed out the lack of privacy - they suggested we try to find alternative accommodation at a town 2 hours away. Unfortunately it didn't stop there for us. The walls are paper thin and the sound from the stairwell carries into the room. Our fridge didn't work at first and I ended up having to chip away at a huge buildup of ice to get it working. We found a previous guest's sock under the bed so cleanliness is questionable. There are better options out there if you want value for money, this place just isn't that good for what they sell it to be.

We had to stay for two nights after our holiday home was affected by the Dolphin Sands fire. Everyone was incredibly kind and supportive—lending us phone chargers and letting us store some food in the hotel fridge. The hotel itself has an amazing sea view. The rooms are spacious, clean, and have comfortable beds, and it is very quiet at night. Complimentary coffee and tea are also available. Restaurants and cafés are easily accessible nearby, which made our stay even more convenient. If you play golf, be sure to visit the course next door—it has stunning views, and everyone there is just as friendly.

Fantastic budget-friendly hotel. The hotel is in an older style and it's not luxurious, but it's exactly what you pay for, and more. The little things count in this business, and there was a lot of attention to detail. The rooms are clean, warm and comfortable. The soap, shampoo, tea & coffee provided were all of good quality. Best of all, the staff were engaging, friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to meet our needs & extra requests. Would recommend.

I’ve stayed here twice now and I’ll be back! The staff are awesome - great communication, super friendly and helpful - they go out of their way to make you feel valued. The extremely clean rooms have everything you need, are warm on a cold night and I love the retro vibe blended with the modern renovations. Both times I was lucky enough to get a room with a pink bathroom! This time I was on ground level with a stunning view - you open the sliding door and step out into nature. Free laundry for guests which I took advantage of. Thank you

An absolutely wonderful hotel. The staff are awesome - incredibly friendly and helpful. They made our stay extra special with a free upgrade to a beautiful sea view room! The room itself was extremely clean, cozy, and warm on a cold night. An exceptional experience we highly recommend.

I recommend this hotel 100%. Unbeatable water view, unbeatable value for money. Both room and bathroom are spacious and very clean. Laundry machine also available. Big thanks to the person who welcomed us, she is lovely.

Enjoyed an overnight stop on our way to Nth Tassie. Our dog friendly room was scrupulously clean and very comfortable. We loved it and so did our pooch. Great water views and direct access to a lovely lawn area. Will definitely stay again!

The room was cozy, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The best part? Stepping outside at night and being treated to a breathtaking view of the starry sky — absolutely magical! A perfect spot to unwind and enjoy nature.