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
The price is AU$160 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$160
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,008 reviews)
Did not use it

Reviewed on 7 Mar 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$167 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$167
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,481 reviews)
It was fine clean and quiet surprisingly as it was near a main road and has a lot of rooms

Reviewed on 9 Mar 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 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$148
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Very central to everything great staff and the restaurant food is 5 star

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Doctor Syntax Hotel
429 Apartments and Suites

429 Apartments and Suites

4 out of 5
429 Sandy Bay Road Sandy Bay TAS
The price is AU$136 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$136
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
The staff were friendly. Room had a great view. Walking distance to Cassino for meals.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

429 Apartments and Suites
Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart

Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart

4 out of 5
42 Grosvenor Street Sandy Bay TAS
The price is AU$159 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$159
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
Forgot to register for late checkin but staff called to arrange it. Room was clean. Handy location convenient to Woolworths and other shops on Sandy Bay Road.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart
Mayfair Plaza Motel

Mayfair Plaza Motel

4 out of 5
236 Sandy Bay Road Sandy Bay TAS
The price is AU$122 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$122
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (728 reviews)
Outstanding room. Very large, good amenities. Very useful to have a microwave, plates, cutlery etc. Great nights sleep. Excellent bed (king size).

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Mayfair Plaza Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Sandy Bay

Battery Point which includes street scenes and a house

Battery Point

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

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Hobart Central Business District. Make a stop by Parliament House or Hobart Town Hall 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 Knocklofty Park or Rosedown Gardens while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

West Hobart
View of heritage weatherboard duplex two storey residential

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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