Is Southern Lights Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Lights Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Lights Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Southern Lights Hotel located?

Located in Kingston, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kingborough Sports Centre and within 3 miles (5 km) of Denison Street Reserve and Kingston Beach. Peter Murrell Nature Reserve is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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About the area

Located near the beach, Southern Lights Hotel is in Kingston, a neighbourhood in Hobart. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Constitution Dock. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kingborough Sports Centre or Domain Tennis Centre.

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2019

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2019

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Joanne

22 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient and friendly service

Convenient location and friendly service. We had a late arrival and found our room was not a twin share; the manager quickly provided an alternative and assisted with our relocation with no fuss. Our room was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

3 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to gym; friendly staff, had everything we needed

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Ivy

15 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

8 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very quite spot, perfect access tothe main roads, Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Ila

7 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A cheerful old style friendly welcome

Reception at end of bar within restaurant, most laidback, informal checkin by very friendly male who was watching cricket. Room looks outdated with striped bedspread and wall television so small it was hard to see any detail. Mini bar was well stocked at very reasonable prices, and individual toiletries provided, not just pumps as in many much more expensive hotels. Also more than adequate supply of tea and coffee, also milk, replaced daily. Main gripe was lack of wifi in room, although available in bar area, but as a late night and early morning user, difficulty fitting in. As drive an electric car, when mentioned at checkin, most agreeable to plugging in to room, also offered extension lead if required

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Hilton

22 Nov 2018

Appearance on entry .. looked a little abandoned and forgotten

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

17 Nov 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well positioned hotel friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

G, Kingston

6 Nov 2018

Spacious room but very basic and dated. Clean. Very nice staff. Parking. Restaraunt ok. It has an 1980’s feel about it. Bit expensive for what it is.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

21 Oct 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

19 Oct 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Waitress was anazing, helpful and informstive on Monday evening when we were the only people in the restaurant. The male manager was terrible, made it obvious he wanted to go home and it was very awkward for my friend who eats slowly and she finished her meal in our room and it was 9pm. For this reason we didn’t have another meal in the restaurant although we enjoyed the food. On another occasion the same manager didn’t even acknowledge a guest at reception although the younger staff member was friendly, helpful and efficient.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Beck, Devonport TAS

8 Sept 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location close to sports complex but rooms are old. Room needs to be refurbished. Bedding smelt bad! Toilet wouldn't flush more than once in an hour, had to fill the cistern with water using the rubbish bin!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

steve

19 Mar 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

My wife and I stayed in same venue in 2016 same month & it was wonderful with solid bookings, reasonable prices & wonderful atmosphere. Fast forward 2 years there was hardly a room booked no patronidge in the bar or restaurant prices way above expectation & very little maintainence done. No I won't be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Jill

18 Mar 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Mar 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff

I found the staff very friendly and helpful. I was there by myself for work and was unfamiliar with the area and the staff were very friendly helping me with shopping etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

George, Perth

18 Feb 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Our book in with reception was pleasant.Arriving at our room we found many cigarette butts in the garden at the door.The room itself was very tired.Needing a revamp and a good detail.The bathroom was very grubby .Sink tap has lost most of its enamel (I think due to the kettle being to big for refilling).The water slow to drain in shower even with a few broken divides in drain.We removed a large amount of hair from this area.On day two one of the fresh towels was very dirty as if it had dragged in dirt. I am sure with a revamp and clean up it would benefit the total experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Josephine

15 Jan 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Below standard in cleanliness & comfort

Cobwebs, dirty teacups, random dark hairs on bathroom floor plus very uncomfortable lumpy mattress

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Tracy, Melbourne

27 Nov 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel

Lovely rooms in quiet location ideal for our stay for a dance comp, however we asked to borrow a couple of forks for our children in our room and was told only if your eating in the restuarant! Very petty and we had plans to have dessert and a few drinks there later but decided after this to head down the street for take away and also vettoed having breakfast there as well. Poor customer service and just disappointing .

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

tmerc67, melbourne

23 Nov 2017

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated and over priced

$150 per night for a room which has not been updated since the 80's. Would normally expect to pay $90-$100 for similar.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Shane

14 Nov 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

David, Brisbane Australia

8 Oct 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel,

Very good for single or family stays, rooms to suit, bars & restrauants are great as is the country atmosphere.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Jin-Hyoung

29 May 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

룸에서 와이파이 않됨

출장차 혼자 여행하면서 이용했는데, 조용하고 레스토랑 시설이 좋은 곳이었다. 하지만, 룸에서 와이파이 이용이 않된 다는 점은 출장 목적으로 인터넷을 사용해야 하는 경우 너무 불편한 점이었다. 예약시 공용 공간에서만 와이파이 사용이 가능함을 꼼꼼히 확인할 필요가 있음

8/10 Good

I&V, Adelaide

23 Feb 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Deserted!

Wotif suggested three rooms left. In fact only 3 rooms only put up! Place was deserted. It was quiet with no noise from others. Suited us well.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

26 Jan 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

Great location to explore the Huon Valley and Bruny Island or even a quick trip into the CBD. Great eateries nearby at Kingston Beach and Blackman Bay. The lack of a small cook top in the kitchenette was particularly disappointing. Some of the inclusions (TV, iron, microwave) were just a bit too budget quality.

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