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Southern Lights Hotel

3.5 star property

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Standard Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Standard Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Banquet hall
Standard Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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19 Kingston View Drive, Kingston, TAS, 7052
  • Place, Kingborough Sports Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Denison Street Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Salamanca Place
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (3N Standard - sleeps 3)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Standard Room - Sleeps 3)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Standard Room - Sleeps 4) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Standard Room - Sleeps 4)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Hobart

Located in Kingston within a 5-minute walk of Kingborough Sports Centre, Southern Lights Hotel is within a few miles (5 km) of Kingston Beach. This 3.5-star hotel has 20 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kingborough Sports Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Denison Street Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Salamanca Market - 11 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Salamanca Place - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Wrest Point Casino - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 26 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Madame Clarke's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kingston Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Southern Lights Hotel

Southern Lights Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and laundry facilities. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can help with dry cleaning or laundry, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This smoke-free hotel also has a banquet hall.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Southern Lights Hotel?

Southern Lights Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Southern Lights Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Kingston within a short 4-minute walk of Kingborough Sports Centre. You'll also find North West Bay Conservation Area and Inverawe Native Gardens within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Southern Lights Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Southern Lights Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Southern Lights Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Southern Lights Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Southern Lights Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will value amenities like a minibar, a kitchenette in some guestrooms, as well as a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Southern Lights Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Southern Lights Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Southern Lights Hotel offers breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Southern Lights Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Southern Lights Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Southern Lights Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Southern Lights Hotel?

The closest major airport to Southern Lights Hotel is Hobart International Airport (HBA), which is 19.7 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Southern Lights Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Southern Lights Hotel offer a balcony/patio.

Southern Lights Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to gym; friendly staff, had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ila

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hilton

Appearance on entry .. looked a little abandoned and forgotten
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well positioned hotel friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

G

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Beck

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

steve

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

George

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Josephine

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

tmerc67

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jin-Hyoung

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
Verified

8/10 Good

I&V

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smelly

The room smelt on arrival it seemed staff were aware of the matter as windows were left open. An air freshener was provided and we were advised that a reduction in tariff would be sort from management; needless to say there was none. Stay was very unpleasant would not recommend or stay here again.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

guest

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated and gloomy - but great staff

The staff were great and friendly however the room was overpriced - the bathroom was dated and the window would not close wich left is with a horrible loud whistling all night due to the wind coming through - the front door was also dodgy and banged with the wind .
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

No meals available on Sundays after a long drive, no face washers.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Rude hotel receptionist

The bloke who was at the reception desk, Shane, was not very welcoming or friendly. We were staying in a family room and after 1 shower, not long or hot, the room was out of hot water. Rung reception to let them know and was told that the shower that was had was too long and there was nothing wrong with the hot water system the night before. We were given a key for another room but not once did Shane apologise or was not sorry for the inconvenience, and it was all our fault.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

somewhere to chill

very comfortable place. quiet place to base and look around
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location with some views

Couldn't get breakfast until after 8 oclock in the morning , eggs not cooked as requested. Had dinner first night at the restaurant and was advised best to book as it was well patronized .we were first ones in and only ones for the first one and a half hour s that we were there. The medium rare steaks were cooked right through to the point of being tough . One hour wait for the meal to be served from time of order. Stayed 4 nights but ate out for duration.