I realize bruny island is small, but upon hearing of Hotel Bruny, I expected a more touristy, maybe…read moredouble level establishment with a bustling lobby- or basically something that looks like a *hotel*. Hotel Bruny was unexpectedly small, unexpectedly charming, and unexpectedly delicious! It may well be the best meal we had on our trip. We made a reservation in typical me fashion and rushed from the rookery lookout to meet it but it was utterly unnecessary. We were the only ones there on a weekday lunch for an half hour ish before more groups trickled in! It has all the hipster decor like pineapples of different shapes on the wall, wooden everything. We ordered 4 entrees to share among 5 of us. The standouts- /Fish of the day (Pink Ling)- served with a side of chips, tartare sauce and salad. This was seriously beautiful. I mean it when I say that it reminded me of an amazingly buttery and soft char I had in Jean Georges. This was just lightly grilled, and flaked away when you use your fork to poke at it. It was a pretty generous piece too. After this meal, we ordered pink ling in several other places in a desperate attempt to re-experience this fish. But nope. It wasn't just the fish, but the way Hotel Bruny cooked it, that made it so outstanding. /lamb shank with pink potatoes - this was a generous, large hunk of meat, and incredibly soft and delicious. The lightly roasted potatoes and Chinese broccoli went along well too. Seems like a weird dish to order by the seaside but very solid. The chicken parm was a cutlet larger than my head, layered with ham and baked with tomato sauce. As I don't quite like chicken parm in general, I can't really comment...but my sister loved it. Seafood chowder was also good, but nothing extremely spectacular. The cubes of seafood and prawns inside were not that substantial though. It's clear that a lot of care is invested in each dish - or maybe the produce is just so abundant and fresh in Tasmania, but I doubt it. We delighted at how there were so many types of veggies in the salad including thin slices of bitter gourd and leeks. Deducting a star only because I can't imagine myself going all the way to Bruny Island just to eat it (that's what a 5 star would be!).

Note: Name of this place is actually the Hotel Bruny. It's written in massive letters on the side…read moreof the bar - you can't miss it! Great food for a little country pub tucked away at the ends of Australia with sunset views over the bay. Fresh, local seafood including a nice choice of fresh oysters and other local meats, including a few native items on the menu. Servings were huge and very tasty! Which was a bit of a shame as we couldn't fit in the desserts and they also looked great. The prices were also quite reasonable for the quality and size of dishes. The bar is well stocked, especially with local and Tasmanian ciders and wine. We ended up coming back here a second night while staying on Bruny, but still didn't get to try the wallaby spring rolls. It does get incredibly busy for dinner, and booking is highly recommended. Otherwise you might be eating day-old pies from the deli across the road for dinner instead.

It's the one and only silo shaped casino! The tower rises 15 stories, with awesome views of the…read moreriver, and depending on which side of the tower you get, Sandy Bay Road or the Tasman Bridge. The interior is dated and adorned in sexy 70's/80's style yellows and dark browns. Many of the rooms are still dated in exactly the same way, although to be fair many have been renovated in a very nice, modern minimalist theme. Covid has reduced many of the niceties of the fancy hotel variety (Valet parking, I'm looking at you!) there's a lot of assorted bars and restaurants inside, even a little gift shop. Service is okay; not stellar. Free wifi that's a reasonable speed to help bang out your Yelp reviews is helpful. There are some good deals to be had while Covid restrictions are still technically in place- if you can grab a bargain price, why not? Just try and get a renovated room!

So Wrest point is a nice place if you're looking for something a bit outside of the city center,…read morenot to mention some of the restaurants and rooms have lovely views of the harbor. There is a large car park so ample parking is available for hotel guest and visitors. Besides the casino there are several restaurants onsite for guests from more casual establishments to more sit down and formal. Of note while we were there, there is a bit of construction going on not quite sure what they are doing, it appears to be renovations. While there we dined at the Chinese restaurant Kwan Ho, the food and service were tremendous not to mention they sat us within view of the harbor so that was a nice plus for us as we were visiting from the US. One issue with the restaurant was that it was a pretty warm day I think the news said they broke a very old record in Hobart, and it felt as though the air conditioner didn't work. I was hot and uncomfortable during our entire meal. I felt worse for the poor workers in the restaurant since they are decked out in black uniforms. I'd definitely recommend eating at the Chinese restaurant if you're visiting. Its a bit pricey but was well worth it.

The Islington is about a 25 minute walk from the centre of Hobart and you're transported to a…read moreRegent English manor - a place where the royals would probably holiday. It's got that country charm with manicured gardens, eclectic collection of museum quality artworks and graphic interior which could easily be in Vogue. Dinner is for house guests only, so luckily we were able to secure an invite by some friends. We were treated to a private dinner in the library (minus Colonel Mustard and the candlestick), however not before having a drink in the lounge. The menu offered home style cooking with the focus on local and seasonal produce and extensive wine list. I opted for the freshly made gnocchi with tomato sugo and parmesan crisps and the super rich chocolate an forest berry ice-cream salad to end a very indulgent night. The Islington makes you feel completely at home (we even spied a couple in there bath robes eating!). It's open plan design with a recently contemporary renovation in the rooms downstairs, it truly is the epitome of luxe!

After endless delays out of Sydney, we finally arrived in Tasmania and to the Islington well past…read moremidnight! This is not your typical hotel that has a check-in desk...it's more like a B&B. The overnight manager greeted us in her robe and led us to our room. Since it was so late we just went straight to our room and eventually missed out on the story and tour of the hotel. Our room faced the back garden with a wonderful view. I loved that their bathroom is stocked with Aesop products. The big downside is that it is far from everything. We ended up walking to and back from Templo, which I really didn't mind since I grew up in San Francisco and is used to walking up and down a ton of hills, but it can be inconvenient. The breakfast here is great and my hubby loves the cafe lattes here! They recently brought on a new head chef who was previously at Saffire, so I'm sure the food is going to get even better than it already is!

A great little Aussie Pub. Big meals, great steaks and seafood. One of those Pubs with some old…read moreworld charm and friendly staff. A Hobart landmark, and institution. Lunch and Dinner our favorites surf n' turf or Wopping eye fillet with a mushroom sauce.

Overall this hotel was excellent, the rooms were clean and the amenities were great, being a self…read moreserve hotel there was great privacy etc. I recommend staying here if you are in Hobart for a few nights.

How magical and amazing this place is! Ok I have to admit…read morethat the road up to this place is kind of brutality steep and scary and I should maybe take one of the stars of because of that but the rest is so perfectly peaceful, so they deserve a 5 star rating! if there is nobody there to check you in you can call real quick and they come soon around the corner. the person that checked me in explained everything and i would have had the possibility to buy what i m missing for my camping needs in the reception, it looked like they had bottles of wine and beer , cookies and other local specialties. we stayed here with a little camper and had an unpowered site. at check in we got a map for hiking the trails in the morning. after we checked in we made it to the meditation maze just down the hill a little. its a great spot to just sit and reflect and enjoy the amazing view over Huon Valley. rabbits and padamelons show up all the time especially at dusk, the moss is soft and invites you to hang out. from there we just went to the overlook to see a tree that got hit by lightning , they have informative boards everywhere to teach you about the history of the place, what happened and the meaning for the aborigines. we had a nice larger campsite that was not close to any other vehicles so there is easy enough room to set up your table , the bathroom was right across the way and the showers where there also. everything is equipped with lightswitches with timers to save energy. the showers were warm and very clean. there is a hot tub also around a corner that you can fill and soak , sitting in the forest , amazing! there are compost toilets that have no smell whatsoever that i found utterly fascinating! you also have the possibility to rent cabins in different sizes and tipees that i unfortunately didnt see , they are tucked away a little to ensure privacy i guess. i spied into one of the cabins( true YEPLER action!) and saw a double bed and a bunk bed, so that one slept 4 people all in one open room with a little kitchen and a couch and a private bathroom, outside as a porch and a parking possibility, what more do you need to be happy?! i would love to find more places like this one everything was just made with so much love and care, we wished we could have stayed longer!

Travelling through Tasmania, I happened to stop in at this hotel for a beer. What a great bar! The…read moreservice was amazing. I believe the bartenders name was Kelly. She made the experience that much better with her lovely charm and warm smile. I couldn't have asked for friendlier conversation whilst being poured the perfect beer. I'll definitely be back again.

I love this casino it's a nice place to stay it is very modern and the staff is incredible I…read morerecommend

Everything about this place was exceptional except for receptionist Michael, who made a rookie…read moremistake, refused to apologise when his mistake was pointed out to him, and told a bald faced lie, twice, right to my face while trying to save face. Very regretfully posting a one-star review, as this debacle at check-in ruined the whole experience. When I emailed the "contact us" link to explain what happened, I was given mealy-mouthed platitudes then ignored. Terrible shame. A simple apology would have fixed everything. They repeatedly refused, so one star it is. Avoid Michael at reception. He badly needs an attitude adjustment.