The Waterloo Hotel

The Waterloo Hotel is an east coast accommodation landmark in Swansea, Tasmania, positioned beside the beach on Franklin Street and overlooking Great Oyster Bay. Its rooms combine a nostalgic hotel character with contemporary comforts, creating a practical base for exploring the surrounding coast.

Several room categories are available. Waterloo and Premium Scenic View rooms are newly renovated and oriented towards the bay and surrounding landscape. Executive Water View rooms include a private balcony with broad views across Great Oyster Bay, the Freycinet Peninsula and Swansea foreshore, as well as a queen bed, spacious bathroom with spa, tea and coffee facilities, and a mini refrigerator.

Water View rooms offer private balconies with views towards the bay, peninsula and foreshore, together with ensuite bathrooms, televisions, mini fridges and tea and coffee facilities. Multiple bedding configurations are available for groups of up to four in this category. Scenic View rooms provide a partial outlook and also accommodate up to four guests, depending on the bedding arrangement.

Six designated pet-friendly rooms are available by request, giving travelling pet owners an accommodation option in Swansea. Pet room arrangements are handled directly by the hotel. The range of room layouts makes the property suitable for couples, families and small groups seeking a coastal stop with views and ensuite facilities.

Swansea provides access to east coast attractions, including the Freycinet Peninsula, while the surrounding area is also suited to touring the East Coast Wine Trail. More than a dozen vineyards are located within a short drive, adding a food and wine dimension to a stay. The Waterloo Hotel works well for travellers using Swansea as a base for coastal sightseeing, vineyard visits or a quieter overnight stop beside the beach.