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$170 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$170
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Wrest Point
Bay Hotel Apartments

Bay Hotel Apartments

3 out of 5
123-127 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS
The price is AU$129 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$129
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and an area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,432 reviews)
"The rooms were great for the 8days we stayed. Nothing was too much bother for any of the staff. Beds were beautiful and comfortable. A great place to base yourself when you are in Hobart. It was very clean and tidy. Having the ability to cook if we wanted to and having the laundry facilities was ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Bay Hotel Apartments
Doctor Syntax Hotel

Doctor Syntax Hotel

4 out of 5
139 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS
The price is AU$103 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$103
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"There are shops, restaurants and supermarket within 5 minutes walk"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Doctor Syntax Hotel
Mayfair Plaza Motel

Mayfair Plaza Motel

4 out of 5
236 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$135 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$135
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (711 reviews)
Our stay was present.
"The room is spacious, clean and very family friendly. The staff is very helpful and respectful as well. The location of the hotel is very convenient to supermarkets and restaurants. We had good coffees nearby as well."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Mayfair Plaza Motel
Motel 429

Motel 429

4 out of 5
429 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS
The price is AU$131 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$131
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Newly renovated, with water views and"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Motel 429
Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart

Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart

4 out of 5
42 Grosvenor Street, Sandy Bay, TAS
The price is AU$167 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$167
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (543 reviews)
"Amazing and beautiful place"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Grosvenor Court Apartments Hobart
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 Cascade Brewery and Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.

South Hobart
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 Hobart.

Sullivan's Cove
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 Parliament House or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.

Hobart Central Business District
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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
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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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