A calm lake with reflections, surrounded by grassy areas and reeds.

Launceston Hotel Guide. Hotels in Riverside, Launceston, Australia

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Our top choices for Riverside hotels

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

1. Nightcap at Riverside Hotel

Nightcap at Riverside Hotel
3.5 star property
Riverside
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (837 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Ample parking. Comfy beds. Great food that turned up at the door 2 mins after ordering on line along with a free beer each night."
Australia
James
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Nightcap at Riverside Hotel
A hotel with a large entrance, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with white flowers.

2. Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4.5 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.6 km from Riverside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice hotel, clean, quiet, large room and walking distance to cafes, restaurants, bars and shops"
Australia
Kenneth
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
A building with a white facade, a set of stone steps leading to a door with stained glass panels, and two stone lion statues on either side.

3. Waratah on York

Waratah on York
4.0 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.9 km from Riverside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (565 reviews)
"The property was on beautiful, Spacious, Clean & Close to amenities. My family really enjoyed it."
Australia
jasmine
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Waratah on York
A restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables, black chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

4. Peppers Silo Launceston

Peppers Silo Launceston
4.5 star property
Invermay, 2.5 km from Riverside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place! Comfortable, great food!"
Singapore
Ajay
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Peppers Silo Launceston
A lobby with a brick wall, a large plant, a red chair, a black tiled floor, and a staircase with pink steps.

5. Art Hotel on York

Art Hotel on York
3.5 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.5 km from Riverside
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a wonderful clean place to stay and had the best night sleep."
Australia
Mel
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Art Hotel on York
A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a large screen, and a patterned carpet.

6. Mowbray Hotel

Mowbray Hotel
3.0 star property
Mowbray, 3 km from Riverside
7.8 out of 10, Good, (191 reviews)
"Staff are so friendly and helpful, we have stop over for a night and it was easy to check in and check out."
Australia
Fatemeh
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Mowbray Hotel
A waterfront building with multiple windows and a dock area with boats.

7. Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
3.5 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.3 km from Riverside
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Accesible location"
United Kingdom
Laisha
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a wooden door.

8. Elphin Motel & Serviced Apartments

Elphin Motel & Serviced Apartments
3.0 star property
Launceston CBD, 4 km from Riverside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (724 reviews)
"The 2bdrm apartment has Smart TV, warm heatpump, free wifi, the usual amenities (toaster kettle fridge) + extra electrical appliances - sandwich press, rice cooker, crockpot, large frypan! Very clean & opposite Coles, Liquorland & a 24hr Kmart. Fantastic!"
Australia
Rosa
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Elphin Motel & Serviced Apartments
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a leather sofa, and a small table.

9. Hideaway on George

Hideaway on George
3.5 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.8 km from Riverside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (929 reviews)
"Great location clean and comfortable thank you."
Australia
Ian
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hideaway on George
A bartender pouring a drink into a tall glass.

10. Best Western Plus Launceston

Best Western Plus Launceston
4.5 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.7 km from Riverside
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Large breakfast for $28, enjoyed"
Australia
Franz
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Best Western Plus Launceston
A large, multi-story building with a prominent balcony and a corner turret.

11. Auldington Hotel

Auldington Hotel
4.0 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.7 km from Riverside
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location and room was ok"
Australia
Cristina
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Auldington Hotel
A room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape, a chandelier, and a framed picture on the wall.

12. Areca Launceston

Areca Launceston
4.5 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.9 km from Riverside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (608 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff members. Room was clean and the city view was amazing."
Australia
Hasan Mahmood
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Areca Launceston
A large, two-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a brick pathway leading to the door.

13. Quality Hotel Colonial Launceston

Quality Hotel Colonial Launceston
4.5 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.9 km from Riverside
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Needs a serious update. Hard to find room. No aircon. Stuffy. Terrible bed. Great breakfast though"
Australia
andrew
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Quality Hotel Colonial Launceston
A covered outdoor area with a dining set, wicker furniture, and a potted plant.

14. The Mews Motel

The Mews Motel
4.0 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.9 km from Riverside
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (255 reviews)
"Clean room. Polite and very pleasant hostess. Enjoyed our stay. Only downfall was the location of the bathroom in the guest room beside us. Adjacent to the beds in our room. Otherwise we found the room was perfect together with the location."
Australia
Wendy
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Mews Motel
A modern interior with a stone wall, a white countertop, and a fireplace with a visible fire.

15. Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston

Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
4.0 star property
Launceston CBD, 4.5 km from Riverside
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location, clean and spacious room, great food from the on-site restaurant, friendly staff, Would have liked to have Foxtel available"
Australia
Russell
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
A room with a glass table and white chairs, a large window with a view of buildings and a parking lot.

16. Coach House Launceston

Coach House Launceston
4.0 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.9 km from Riverside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good accommodation especially for families and holiday makers with a car. Not particularly convenient for travellers on business. Clean and comfortable rooms. Slightly awkward parking."
Australia
Mark
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Coach House Launceston
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a microwave, and a cabinet.

17. Adina Place Motel Apartments

Adina Place Motel Apartments
3.5 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.8 km from Riverside
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (768 reviews)
"Clean room, good free parking"
Australia
Leah
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Adina Place Motel Apartments
A modern building with large windows, a stone base, and a well-lit entrance.

18. Commodore Regent Launceston

Commodore Regent Launceston
4.0 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.7 km from Riverside
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good size room comfortable bed very good shower quiet"
Australia
Ross
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Commodore Regent Launceston
A marina with boats docked, a large building with multiple levels, and a bridge in the background.

19. Peppers Seaport Launceston

Peppers Seaport Launceston
4.5 star property
Launceston CBD, 2.9 km from Riverside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great bed, super convenient to all of Launceston and nice restaurant VERY limited parking"
Australia
Natalie
The price is €155
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Peppers Seaport Launceston
A bar area with shelves of bottles and a person pouring a drink.

20. Mercure Launceston

Mercure Launceston
4.0 star property
Launceston CBD, 3.8 km from Riverside
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent hotel stay, the hotel room was very comfortable."
Australia
Richard
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mercure Launceston
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Where to stay in Riverside

Find the best Riverside areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic brick building with a sign reading "BOAGS BREWERY."

Launceston CBD

Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by Boags Brewery and Princess Theatre while in the area.

A river winding through a rocky gorge with dense forest on the hillsides.

South Launceston

If you're spending time in South Launceston, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre or Brisbane Street Mall.

A suspension bridge with a wooden walkway, surrounded by dense green forest.

East Launceston

Restaurants and gardens are notable features of East Launceston. You might consider stopping by Launceston Aquatic Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A bridge over a river with surrounding greenery and buildings in the background.

West Launceston

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in West Launceston. You might want to make time for a stop at Cataract Gorge or Cataract Gorge Reserve.

A museum exhibit featuring a large, rusted train engine with informational displays and historical photographs.

Invermay

Travellers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Top Riverside Hotel Reviews

Olde Tudor Hotel

Olde Tudor Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, all good, thank you."
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Olde Tudor Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Riverside?
Riverside is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its riverfront and shopping. Make sure that you visit Tamar Island Wetlands Centre and Tasmania Zoo as part of your Riverside travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Riverside?
For your stay in Riverside, Nightcap at Riverside Hotel is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Riverside area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Launceston, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 23 Riverside hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riverside, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Riverside.
What are the top things to see and do in Riverside?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Riverside with a visit to Tamar Island Wetlands Centre and Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area. A visit to Tasmania Zoo is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Riverside include University of Tasmania Stadium, Cataract Gorge Reserve and Launceston Tramway Museum. While you're out sightseeing, Penny Royal Adventures and Cataract Gorge are a couple of additional sights to visit in Launceston.

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