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Orford Blue Waters

3.0 star property
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Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, sea views
Bar (on property)
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Economy Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
28 Tasman Highway, Orford, TAS, 7190
  • Orford Beach
    3 min walk
  • Raspins Beach
    3 min walk
  • Millingtons Beach Conservation Area
    7 min walk
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    47 min drive

Room options

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About the area

Orford

Located in Orford, Orford Blue Waters is next to a golf course, a 3-minute walk from Raspins Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Orford Golf Club. .This beach hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Shelley Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Solis Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Orford Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Raspins Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Orford Golf Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shelley Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Maria Island Ferry - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fish Van - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Scorchers by the River Pizza Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gateway Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Colonial Tea House and Gift Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eastcoaster Tasmania - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Orford Blue Waters

Beach fun, near Raspins Beach
Orford Blue Waters offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Orford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a casino or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Enjoy local cuisine at Orford Blue Waters, a bistro where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Orford Blue Waters - Overlooking the ocean, this bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10 AM: AUD 15-15 for adults and AUD 15-15 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Orford Blue Waters

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Casino
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 15 for adults, and AUD 15 to 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Orford Blue Waters Hotel
Orford Blue Waters Hotel Tasmania
Orford Blue Waters Hotel
Orford Blue Waters Orford
Orford Blue Waters Hotel Orford

Orford Blue Waters Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed setting
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel on the outside, but new on the inside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The hotel also had a club attached and had great food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though the weather was inclement (rainy and cold) the Young staff were very warm and friendly and I especially loved the food in the Restaurant (as usual) I have never had a bad meal there yet - first class Family oriented atmosphere and very friendly to little children and this is to be commended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Freezing night but no heating it would not work needs filters cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean fresh rooms. Pillows were a little hard. But very affordable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short family summer getaway
Great location right on the river close to park and it was great to be able to the hotel/pub for great meals. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to be close to the river. Lovely views from back area of room. Room for as very clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Graham, Hobart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some faults with the room. Simple maintenance issues Wi fi not working
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine
WiFi was not working. Distant view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nev

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, nice room, beautiful town. Wifi did not work in my room, but staff gave me wifi code so I could work on laptop at restaurant. Hopefully wifi will be sorted before my next visit as I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable Holiday
Staff were very welcoming and helpful with any requests. Nothing was a trouble to them.. Meals were excellent - but too much food for us as we are elderly. Dining room setting is spacious with views of river. Would stay there again;
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd stay at Blue Waters in Orford. The staff were very welcoming. We Dined in at the restaurant, the meals were awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Launceston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great, newly refurbished, really clean, lots of room, great comfy couch and good pillows on the bed. We had a lovely little deck overlooking the bay. A great place to stay in to see Orford.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top pork ribs!
The place worked very well for us. The highlight was the pork ribs from the restaurant - perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and helpful staff, room very clean, checkout was quick and simple
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recently renovated, excellent value motel
Orford Blue Waters is excellent value accommodation. It is a traditional small motel with relatively few rooms of different formats aiming to appeal to several types of budget conscious traveller. Our room had been renovated very recently. It was simply decorated but with everything one needs for a comfortable stay including a sofa,fridge,free standing table and sufficient cutlery to enable breakfast to be taken in your room. It was also very clean. The deck with a table and chairs was an added bonus. There is an attached pub which does very good pub style food but it does get very busy at weekends. Indeed my only criticism would be that whilst there is plenty of Parking locals going to the pub park outside the rooms rather than walk the few extra yards. If you go to bed early the sound of satisfied customers returning to their cars and conversing outside your bedroom window could disturb you. We sleep later so it was not a problem for us. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was newly renovated and tasteful. However, the hallway entrance was very old and shabby. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Box Hill South Melbourne

Liked: Staff & service
Modern, clean, comfortable and quiet, could not fault the room or the view. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020