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Orford Blue Waters

3.0 star property
Beach fun, near Raspins Beach

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Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, sea views
Children's play area - outdoor
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, sea views

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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28 Tasman Highway, Orford, TAS, 7190
  • Orford Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Orford Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Shelley Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Orford

At Orford Blue Waters you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Raspins Beach and within 15 minutes of Orford Golf Club. Highlights at this beach hotel include a casino, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The bistro, Orford Blue Waters, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 10 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Orford hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Shelley Beach and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Solis Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Orford Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Orford Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shelley Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Maria Island Ferry - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Spring Beach - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fish Van - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Orford Roadhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • Spirit Of Maria Cafe
  • ‪Scorchers by the River Pizza Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eastcoaster Tasmania - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Orford Blue Waters

Beach fun, near Raspins Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Orford Blue Waters. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Orford hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1957
  • Casino
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Orford Blue Waters offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Orford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 15 for adults and AUD 15 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Orford Blue Waters

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1957
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Orford Blue Waters?

Yep, Orford Blue Waters has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Orford Blue Waters?

Yep, Orford Blue Waters is a short 3-minute walk from Orford Beach.

Does Orford Blue Waters serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily between 6:00 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Orford Blue Waters?

No, Orford Blue Waters does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Orford Blue Waters?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Orford Blue Waters?

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

Are pets allowed at Orford Blue Waters?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Orford Blue Waters?

There is a golf course next to Orford Blue Waters.

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