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The Rivulet

4.5 star property
Adults-only B&B, steps from Wrest Point Casino

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In the heart of Sandy Bay, The Rivulet offers a serene retreat with continental breakfast, a soothing garden, and laundry facilities. Connect to WiFi and enjoy helpful staff as you unwind in this charming bed & breakfast.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $141
$155 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Why we love this property

Victorian-era beauty
Marvel at the elegant garden and curated decor inside this luxury hotel with its stunning Victorian architecture. History meets modern opulence.
Morning breakfast spot
Free continental breakfast awaits hungry travelers at this charming bed and breakfast. The morning meal kickstarts each day of adventure.
Sleep in style
Luxurious rooms feature curated decor and premium bedding for a peaceful slumber. Guests can lounge in bathrobes while enjoying the bed & breakfast charm.

Room options

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Cygnet Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cygnet Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Salamanca Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Salamanca Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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La Perouse Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

La Perouse Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Alonnah Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Alonnah Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Corinna Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Corinna Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flynn 1909 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Flynn 1909

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cartela | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cartela

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Regatta Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Regatta Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Norfolk Cottage | Terrace/patio

Norfolk Cottage

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rivulet | Terrace/patio

Rivulet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sandy Bay Road, 391, Sandy Bay, TAS, 7005

What's nearby

  • Wrest Point Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Tasmania - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hobart Convention And Entertainment Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Salamanca Market - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Salamanca Place - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 23 min drive
  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 20 min drive
  • Boyer Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandy Bay Bakery & Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Me Wah Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bento - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Giddy Up Foodstore - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Rivulet

When you stay at The Rivulet, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Wrest Point Casino and Salamanca Market. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. This luxurious bed & breakfast is also just a 5-minute drive from Salamanca Place. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 38-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 45.00 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Amberley House B&B Sandy Bay
Amberley House Sandy Bay
Amberley House B&B
Amberley House
The Rivulet Sandy Bay
The Rivulet Bed & breakfast
The Rivulet Bed & breakfast Sandy Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rivulet offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Rivulet does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Rivulet?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Rivulet?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rivulet?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Rivulet?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Wrest Point Casino (5-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Rivulet and nearby?

The Rivulet has a garden.

What's the area around The Rivulet like?

The Rivulet is a short 5-minute walk from Wrest Point Casino and 4 minutes' walk from University of Tasmania.

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Reviews

The Rivulet Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, delicious, and a generous bonus offering with excellent service. (26 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, and best value! Definitely worth a visit and better yet, stay here!
Luis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

comfy room with nice breakfast included.
Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is the only place we stay at in Hobart… cannot rate highly enough
Jackie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful property with good quality of breakfast
Hui-Wen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Robert is such a fine manager of this establishment. We can’t fault our stays here. The most beautiful breakfast included, a cut above anywhere you would stay and a lovely half hour walk to Salamanca shops and surrounds!
Jackie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning setting to dine with your fellow guests for a superb breakfast. Port to sip on for some quiet time with a book… beautiful rooms. What more could a person want?
Jackie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location. Very clean and well finished!
Comfortable bed
Great all access bathroom!
Annemaree, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was lovely. Breakfast quiche 10/10.
Sandra, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautifully presented. Obliging staff, especially Cathy. Quiet inside despite being on a very busy road. The chocolates, cookies and port were delicious!
Marlene, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historic building in great location

Historic building in good location.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in the Waratah cottage. So beautiful inside and out. Beautifully furnished. Very cosy and comfortable. Lovely little touches. A very enjoyable stay. Bonus was a beautiful walk in robe/ dressing room to unpack all your luggage without all the clutter in your room.
allison, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

No complaints, we were happy with everythig, breakfast was ample with plenty to choose from.
Noeline May, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was such a beautiful old property in amazing condition. Lovely furnished bedrooms, lovely breakfast in a beautiful dining room and extra touches such as chocolate and port in the evening. Close to some great restaurants and Wrest point Casino
Jane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property and staff
Adam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location - beautiful rooms - amazing & generous breakfast
Georgina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Rivulet is a beautiful property right across from the harbor, The rooms and common areas are beautifully decorated and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious!
Crystal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very well maintained property, clean, comfortable and excellent breakfast.
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, superb breakfast, service that makes you feel at home
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay… lovely home and lots of extra touches that made it special
Colin, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a lovely place to stay, will use again next time I am in Hobart.
Tania, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A stunning property with an excellent breakfast selection for a continental breakfast. I would definitely stay here again. The room was very spacious and there were a few special touches I have not seen elsewhere.
Ria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The whole atmosphere was homely relaxing comfortable exactly what we needed and staff were very pleasant the breakfast was unbelievable have already booked another night .
Lesley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful room and outstanding breakfast
carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best boutique hotel I’ve stayed in with a big bath tub ! Very satisfied!! Would highly recommend.
Soly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Rivulet, Sandy Bay. Within walking distance to a variety of restaurants and close enough to drive to Battery Point and Salamanca. The Corinna room and bathroom are beautifully designed and furnished. The continental breakfast was sensational!