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Family Accommodation in Hobart: Which Stays Fit Four on Real Beds

family accommodation hobart searches often reveal heritage rooms capped at two guests and hidden parking fees. Eight properties were audited directly on operator websites on 6 September 2026. Only four offer heated pools, and parking runs from free up to $42 a night.

Best for a family of four: Movenpick Hotel Hobart

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By Emma9 min readPublished Rooms checked 2026-09-06
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Boats moored along Constitution Dock in Hobart, the waterfront buildings reflected in the water under cloud
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In Brief

What is the best family accommodation in Hobart?

Movenpick Hotel Hobart is our top pick in the A$$$ band. It offers two-queen rooms sleeping four, free baby loan gear, and free daily ice cream for kids aged 12 and under. For self-catering with a pool, Salamanca Inn provides multi-room suites and an enclosed rooftop heated pool.

Key takeaways

  • Hotel Grand Chancellor caps all five published room types at two guests despite offering two double beds.
  • Only four audited properties feature heated indoor pools: Grand Chancellor, Vibe, Salamanca Inn, and Wrest Point.
  • Movenpick is the only hotel publishing free loan cots and baby kits, but charges $42 a day for valet parking.
  • Parking varies widely across the city, from free at Wrest Point and Lenna to $42 per night at Movenpick.

Pick your budget

  • Budget

    Suburban casino tower with free parking

    Wrest Point

    Motor inn and tower rooms in Sandy Bay with complimentary undercover parking and indoor Health Club pool, requiring booking interconnecting rooms for four.

    See prices
  • Most families pick this

    Mid-range

    Waterfront apartment hotel with $20 parking

    The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

    Self-contained two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, washer-dryers, and access to the nearby Doone Kennedy Aquatic Centre.

    See prices

  • Splurge

    Brand-name CBD comfort with full family perks

    Movenpick Hotel Hobart

    Central city rooms with two queen beds, free loan cots and baby essentials, daily chocolate hour, and unlimited ice cream for kids 12 and under.

    See prices

Which rooms actually fit your family

Find your party shape along the top, then read down. A tick means the hotel publishes a room that holds that group in one booking. A dash means the hotel does not publish the fact at all, which is not the same as a no, and is why the column exists.

Room configurations by family size for 8 hotels in Hobart
Hotel2+12+22+32 + babyConnectingCotRollaway
Movenpick Hotel HobartYesYesNoYesYesFree loan (subject to availability)$60.00 per night
The Old Woolstore Apartment HotelYesYesYesYesYesAvailable on request (fee not published)Not published
Salamanca InnYesYesYesNot publishedNoNot publishedNot published
Hotel Grand Chancellor HobartNoNoNoYesYesOffered on request (fee not published)Not published
Vibe Hotel HobartYesYesYesNot publishedYesNot publishedNot published
Wrest PointYesNoNoYesYesSubject to availability and room type; fees may apply (amount not published)Fees may apply (amount not published)
RACV Hobart HotelYesYesYesNot publishedYesNot publishedNot published
Sullivans Cove ApartmentsYesYesNoYesNoPort-a-cots available for hire (charges apply; rate not published)Charges apply (rate not published)

Headcounts, bed types, and pool specifications were checked directly on operator websites on 6 September 2026. Several properties offer two beds yet publish maximum occupancies of two.

These are family facts, and family facts go stale. This table is set for re-verification in Checking published maximum occupancies directly on operator room listings, as multiple waterfront properties with twin double beds strictly enforce two-guest limits..

Which one fits how your family travels

Find the row that sounds like your trip. Every pick below names the family it is wrong for, so you can book on fit rather than on rank.

If you areBookWhy
Families wanting two queen beds, free cots, and daily treatsMovenpick Hotel HobartIt explicitly publishes two-queen rooms for four guests, provides free cots, and gives children 12 and under free ice cream.
Families needing self-contained kitchens and an indoor poolSalamanca InnIt offers multi-room suites with full kitchens and an enclosed rooftop indoor heated pool and spa.
Travellers seeking apartment living with affordable parking near the docksThe Old Woolstore Apartment HotelTwo-bedroom apartments sleep five guests, parking is capped at $20 a day, and kids eat for $10 in Tasmanian school holidays.
Budget-focused drivers wanting free on-site parking and an indoor poolWrest PointIt provides complimentary undercover parking and a heated indoor pool in Sandy Bay, though rooms require interconnecting layouts for four.
See family rooms and dates in HobartSet your party size once and compare every hotel above · Traditional hotel rooms or motor inn units outside the CBD core with complimentary self-parking.
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What the bands mean

Headline room rates conceal variable parking fees and undefined cot policies. Parking across audited properties ranges from free at Wrest Point and Lenna of Hobart, up to $42 a day for valet at Movenpick. Mid-tier options charge $20 at The Old Woolstore, $25 at Hotel Grand Chancellor and RACV Hobart Hotel, $35 off-site at Vibe Hotel Hobart, and $40 at MACq 01. Not one audited operator publishes a cot fee in dollars: cots are free loan at Movenpick, subject to unspecified fees at Wrest Point and Sullivans Cove, or available on request.

A$
Traditional hotel rooms or motor inn units outside the CBD core with complimentary self-parking.
A$$
Full-service city centre hotels or self-contained multi-bedroom apartments with paid parking.
A$$$
Premium apartment setups or brand hotels offering extensive family inclusions, free baby kits, or rooftop pools.
A$$$$
Luxury waterfront wharf suites with high daily parking charges and strictly limited room headcounts.

The 8 hotels, and the room to ask for at each

Walking times are to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront. Walking times and distances to Salamanca Place and the waterfront are quoted directly from operator websites where declared, or benchmarked to Constitution Dock and Brooke Street Pier.

  • CBD

    Movenpick Hotel Hobart

    A$$$
    Best for four

    A modern CBD hotel offering verified rooms with two queen beds sleeping four, free baby gear hire, and daily afternoon treats.

    Room to book
    Classic Interior Room with Two Queen Beds (28-30 m2) or Deluxe 2 Queen Beds Harbour View (27-32 m2)
    Children stay free
    Children 12 and under stay free using existing bedding in parents' room
    Breakfast for children
    Complimentary continental breakfast on family page, or $15 on FAQ page for children 12 and under
    Walk to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Short stroll to the waterfront and Salamanca precinct (operator; no minute figure published) to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Right for
    Families wanting verified bedding for four in one room alongside complimentary loan cots, baby equipment, and daily ice cream.
    Wrong for
    Guests who want a swimming pool on-site or those seeking budget car parking.
    The catch
    The hotel has no swimming pool and valet parking costs $42 per day with a strict 2.08-metre height clearance limit.
    Check family rooms and dates at Movenpick Hotel HobartOpens the live rate for your dates

  • Waterfront

    The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

    A$$
    Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google Maps from 1,508 reviews, as of October 2026
    Best value

    Self-contained apartments near Macquarie Street docklands featuring full kitchens, internal laundry facilities, and capped $20 daily parking.

    Room to book
    Two Bedroom Apartment (1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds)
    Children stay free
    Not published
    Breakfast for children
    Kids eat for $10 during Tasmanian school holidays (excluding December and January)
    Walk to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Approximately 5 minutes walk from the waterfront; 5 to 10 minutes to Constitution Dock and Salamanca Place (operator) to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Right for
    Families wanting independent self-catering with in-room washer-dryers, ovens, and affordable pre-booked car parking.
    Wrong for
    Families wanting an on-site pool within their hotel building or those booking loft layouts with young children.
    The catch
    There is no pool on the property (guests receive access to a nearby council aquatic centre) and on-site parking requires advance phone booking.
    Check family rooms and dates at The Old Woolstore Apartment HotelOpens the live rate for your dates

  • Battery Point

    Salamanca Inn

    A$$$
    Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google Maps from 532 reviews, as of October 2026

    All-suite accommodation in Battery Point featuring multi-room self-contained apartments and an enclosed rooftop heated pool.

    Room to book
    Family Apartment (103 m2 with 1 Queen and 2 Singles) or 2 Bedroom Suites (Queen upstairs, 2 Singles downstairs)
    Children stay free
    Not published
    Breakfast for children
    Not published
    Walk to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    On the doorstep of Salamanca Place (operator; Gladstone Street sits one block behind) to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Right for
    Families seeking spacious multi-bedroom accommodation with kitchens right behind Salamanca Place and an indoor pool.
    Wrong for
    Travellers needing guaranteed air conditioning in the master family units during hot weather.
    The catch
    The 103-square-metre Family Apartment and Two Bedroom Deluxe units explicitly state they have no air conditioning.
    Check family rooms and dates at Salamanca InnOpens the live rate for your dates

  • Waterfront

    Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

    A$$
    Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google Maps from 2,942 reviews, as of October 2026

    A premier waterfront hotel on Davey Street featuring an indoor heated pool on the 10th floor overlooking Constitution Dock.

    Room to book
    Standard Harbour View Room or Superior Harbour View Room (32 m2, 2 Double Beds)
    Children stay free
    Not published
    Breakfast for children
    Not published
    Walk to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Salamanca Place and weekend markets are steps away (operator; no minute figure published) to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Right for
    Couples or families booking connecting rooms who prioritise harbour views and a heated indoor swimming pool.
    Wrong for
    Families expecting to place two adults and two children into a single room with two double beds.
    The catch
    Every room type is officially published as Sleeps 2, meaning a family of four cannot book a single room online despite the presence of two double beds.
    Check family rooms and dates at Hotel Grand Chancellor HobartOpens the live rate for your dates

  • CBD

    Vibe Hotel Hobart

    A$$
    Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google Maps from 650 reviews, as of October 2026

    A contemporary Argyle Street hotel offering connected family configurations and an indoor heated lap pool open daily from 6.00am to 9.30pm.

    Room to book
    Guest Family Room (52 m2, two connecting rooms, two bathrooms)
    Children stay free
    Children under 12 stay free using existing bedding with parents
    Breakfast for children
    Not published
    Walk to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    0.8 km to Salamanca Market (operator; no minute figure published) to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Right for
    Families wanting dual connected bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and clear indoor pool opening hours.
    Wrong for
    Drivers looking for on-site parking or clear bed configurations before booking.
    The catch
    The hotel does not publish bed configurations for its family rooms on its rooms page, and parking is off-site at $35 per night.
    Check family rooms and dates at Vibe Hotel HobartOpens the live rate for your dates

  • Sandy Bay

    Wrest Point

    A$

    A riverside hotel tower and motor inn complex in Sandy Bay featuring complimentary undercover parking and an indoor Health Club pool.

    Room to book
    Water Edge Twin (30 m2, 1 Queen and 1 Single) or connecting Tower Deluxe Twin rooms
    Children stay free
    Not published
    Breakfast for children
    Not published
    Walk to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Not walkable to central docks; located on Sandy Bay Road (no walking distance published) to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Right for
    Budget-minded travellers with cars seeking free on-site parking and access to an indoor pool.
    Wrong for
    Families of four wanting a single shared standard room, or those wanting to walk to Salamanca.
    The catch
    Standard twin rooms sleep a maximum of three guests on one queen and one single bed, forcing families of four to book connecting rooms.
    Check family rooms and dates at Wrest PointOpens the live rate for your dates

  • CBD

    RACV Hobart Hotel

    A$$
    Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google Maps from 1,209 reviews, as of October 2026

    A central CBD property on Collins Street offering one-bedroom suites and interconnecting family rooms sleeping up to six.

    Room to book
    Interconnecting Family Room (73 m2, 1 King and 2 Singles plus pull-out sofa)
    Children stay free
    Not published
    Breakfast for children
    Not published
    Walk to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Stroll to nearby Salamanca Place (operator; no minute figure published) to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Right for
    Larger families needing an interconnecting two-bedroom suite with three real beds and a sofa bed.
    Wrong for
    Guests who require a swimming pool or those booking standard one-bedroom units expecting two real beds.
    The catch
    The property has no swimming pool, and the four-person one-bedroom apartment relies on a double pull-out sofa for the children.
    Check family rooms and dates at RACV Hobart HotelOpens the live rate for your dates

  • Waterfront

    Sullivans Cove Apartments

    A$$$
    Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google Maps from 19 reviews, as of October 2026

    Spacious self-contained heritage and modern apartments situated across the Hunter Street docks and Salamanca precinct.

    Room to book
    IXL 2 Bedroom Executive (Hunter Street) or Salamanca Dockside 2 Bedroom
    Children stay free
    Not published
    Breakfast for children
    Not offered (self-catering)
    Walk to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Apartments sit 2 to 15 minutes walk from the Hunter Street reception office (operator) to Salamanca Place and the Constitution Dock waterfront
    Right for
    Families wanting full residential apartments with real multiple beds, kitchens, and laundry right on the waterfront.
    Wrong for
    Travellers with heavy prams booking historic buildings that lack lift access.
    The catch
    Several two-bedroom buildings, such as Harbourside and Salamanca Dockside, have external stair access only with no lifts.
    Check family rooms and dates at Sullivans Cove ApartmentsOpens the live rate for your dates

Where not to book in Hobart

Avoid assuming rooms with two double beds accommodate four guests: Hotel Grand Chancellor publishes every room type as Sleeps 2 regardless of bedding.

When to book

Hobart accommodation fills quickly around Tasmanian school holiday periods (such as 3 to 18 October 2026 and 19 December 2026 to 3 February 2027) and summer festival dates.

Family hotels in Hobart: FAQ

The questions parents ask most when booking a room here.

Hobart provides several family accommodation options depending on bedding requirements. Movenpick Hotel Hobart offers rooms with two queen beds sleeping four, free baby cot hire, and free ice cream for children 12 and under. For kitchen facilities and indoor swimming, Salamanca Inn has two-bedroom suites with an enclosed rooftop heated pool, while The Old Woolstore provides two-bedroom apartments with washer-dryers near Constitution Dock.

Key family outings include Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, open daily 9am to 5pm, where general admission is $37 for adults, $22 for children aged 6 to 17, and free for under 6. The MONA ferry departs Brooke Street Pier from $30 return, with under-4s free. Mount Wellington entry is free via Pinnacle Road, and Tahune Airwalk charges $35 for adults, $17.50 for children, and $87.50 for a family pass.

The Hobart CBD and the waterfront around Sullivans Cove are the most practical bases. Staying along Macquarie, Collins, or Hunter streets puts families within a short walk of Constitution Dock, the MONA ferry at Brooke Street Pier, and Salamanca Place markets. Sandy Bay offers lower room pricing and free parking at Wrest Point, but requires driving or taking buses into the city centre.

Only four audited Hobart properties offer heated indoor pools: Hotel Grand Chancellor on Davey Street (10th floor), Vibe Hotel Hobart on Argyle Street (open 6.00am to 9.30pm), Salamanca Inn on Gladstone Street (enclosed rooftop pool and spa), and Wrest Point in Sandy Bay (inside the Health Club). Other central hotels, including Movenpick, RACV, and Sullivans Cove Apartments, have no swimming pools on-site.

Families visiting Hobart can see Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, located 30 minutes north of the city with daily keeper talks and complimentary kangaroo food. Catching the 30-minute MONA ferry from Brooke Street Pier offers river views and access to MONA's children's play area. A drive up kunanyi / Mount Wellington gives alpine views, while Tahune Airwalk offers elevated forest walkways 1.5 hours south.

Book accommodation well ahead of Tasmanian school holidays, such as October and the summer break from late December to early February. Check whether your hotel room genuinely sleeps four: properties like Hotel Grand Chancellor cap occupancy at two guests even with two double beds. Factor in city parking fees ranging from free up to $42 daily, and note that Pinnacle Road closes during winter ice.

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