Sandy Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay
Hobart’s beachside beauty is summed up in Sandy Bay. Cruise along the waterfront boulevard and check out the many faces of this neighbourhood.

The towering casino lords it over the sleek yachts in Sandy Bay’s marina, while the university campus keeps the local pubs packed. Go shopping at independent boutiques and antiques stores or pick up a bargain at Sandy Bay’s outlets. On sunny days, revellers from all over the city flock to the pretty little beaches notched into Sandy Bay’s coastline.


Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Sandy Bay Hotel Deals

Wrest Point

Wrest Point

4.5 out of 5
410 Sandy Bay Road Sandy Bay TAS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$140
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Clean rooms although a little noisey walls are thin

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Wrest Point
Bay Hotel Apartments

Bay Hotel Apartments

3 out of 5
123-127 Sandy Bay Road Sandy Bay TAS
The price is AU$137 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$137
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Hobart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,456 reviews)
Great area. Walkimg distance to pretty much everything. Very easy to check in and out. Rooms have everything you need. Basic, but nice. Quiet area makes tou feel safe even on the Friday, Saturday nights. Have stayed here a few times and always seem to come back.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Bay Hotel Apartments
Doctor Syntax Hotel

Doctor Syntax Hotel

4 out of 5
139 Sandy Bay Road Sandy Bay TAS
The price is AU$148 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$148
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Modern renovation. Spotlessly clean. Walk to restaurants and nearby districts.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Doctor Syntax Hotel
Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart

Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart

4 out of 5
42 Grosvenor Street Sandy Bay TAS
The price is AU$186 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$186
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Hobart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Wrest ...
9/10 Wonderful! (556 reviews)
All great

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart
429 Apartments and Suites

429 Apartments and Suites

4 out of 5
429 Sandy Bay Road Sandy Bay TAS
The price is AU$157 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$157
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hobart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
Yes the room was clean and the staff were most courteous.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

429 Apartments and Suites
Mayfair Plaza Motel

Mayfair Plaza Motel

4 out of 5
236 Sandy Bay Road Sandy Bay TAS
The price is AU$113 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$113
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hobart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Wrest ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (725 reviews)
Room was clean and bed very comfortable. Staff friendly and kitchette was clean and had all appropriate equipment. Car parking is undercover however is not secure.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Mayfair Plaza Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Sandy Bay

Battery Point which includes street scenes and a house

Battery Point

5/5(1 area review)

Ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Battery Point. Make a stop by top sights like Narryna Heritage Museum while you're exploring the area.

Battery Point
Cascade Brewery which includes heritage architecture

South Hobart

South Hobart is noteworthy for its art galleries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cascades Female Factory Historic Site and Cascade Brewery.

South Hobart
Salamanca Place featuring night scenes, a city and street scenes

Hobart Central Business District

4.5/5(2,762 area reviews)

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Hobart Central Business District. Make a stop by Playhouse Theatre or Parliament House while you're exploring the area.

Hobart Central Business District
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery featuring interior views and art as well as an individual male

Sullivan's Cove

Sullivan's Cove is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Constitution Dock and Franklin Wharf, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tasmanian Waterfront.

Sullivan's Cove
Aerial panorama of North West Bay near Hobart at sunset. Tasmania, Australia

West Hobart

Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Rosedown Gardens or Knocklofty Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

West Hobart
Antique

North Hobart

North Hobart is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to North Hobart Oval and Train Park while you're in town.

North Hobart


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