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Doctor Syntax Hotel

4.0 star property

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Courtyard
Family dining
Courtyard
Deluxe King Room
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

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139 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS, 7005
  • Place, Salamanca Place
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Salamanca Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrest Point Casino
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Family Room

Deluxe Queen Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Hobart

At Doctor Syntax Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Salamanca Market and Wrest Point Casino. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Syntax Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and express check-out. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Sandy Bay hotel include Cascade Brewery and Bellerive Oval.

What's nearby

  • Salamanca Place - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Salamanca Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wrest Point Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Constitution Dock - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Franklin Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 18 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandy Bay Bakery & Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mayfair Tavern Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Liv-Eat - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Doctor Syntax Hotel

Doctor Syntax Hotel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hobart hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Doctor Syntax Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Syntax Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 25 December to 27 December:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Doctor Syntax Hotel?

Doctor Syntax Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Doctor Syntax Hotel?

As of 23 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Doctor Syntax Hotel on 24 Feb 2026 start from NZ$201.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Doctor Syntax Hotel?

Yep, Doctor Syntax Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Doctor Syntax Hotel?

Yep, Doctor Syntax Hotel is a short 18-minute walk from Derwentwater Beach Reserve.

What makes Doctor Syntax Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Doctor Syntax Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Doctor Syntax Hotel?

No, Doctor Syntax Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Doctor Syntax Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 25 until December 27. The dining venue is closed on Christmas Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Doctor Syntax Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Doctor Syntax Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Doctor Syntax Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1008 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy room, friendly welcome, ease of parking, affordability and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking and excellent bar and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delicious meals.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a nice, clean room . Next to a bar/restaurant , with a good selection of beers and a nice menu . Easy walking distance to local beach , Battery Point , Salamanca market and Hobart centre . Pleasant, friendly bar and hotel staff .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Loy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good all round hotel. Friendly staff, nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Randal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Noisy room but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
convinient for me for a traveling night stop over
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There are shops, restaurants and supermarket within 5 minutes walk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and generous… the room was clean and the restaurant was lovely… the shower hot water needs to be improved however I still rated this hotel 4 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place around has supermarket, restaurant and McDonald’s (24 hrs)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great

Convenient to Hobart
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, walking distance to the shops, and the bus stop right at the front, Easy for uber.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room is quite small. We departed a day early due to excessive noise downstairs. Probably steer clear if travelling with children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a little tricky managing the stairs with a heavy suitcase. Room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025