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Waratah on York

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Launceston with free parking

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Waratah on York sits in central Launceston CBD, providing travelers with complimentary in-room WiFi and self parking. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the staff's helpfulness that transforms ordinary stays into memorable experiences.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, City View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
3 bedrooms
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
12 York Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250

What's nearby

  • City Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Brisbane Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 1842 Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Tasmania Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • East Tamar Junction Station - 3 min drive
  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Barrel Collective - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Gunners Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bread & Butter - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cinco Passiones - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Waratah on York

Upscale guest house in Launceston CBD, remodelled in 2024
Waratah on York provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Waratah on York offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the size rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and housekeeping

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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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - August 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.95 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from noon - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.95 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Waratah York B&B Launceston
Waratah York B&B
Waratah York Launceston
Waratah York
Waratah On York Launceston, Tasmania
Waratah On York Hotel Launceston
Waratah on York Guesthouse
Waratah on York Launceston
Waratah on York Guesthouse Launceston

Frequently asked questions

Is Waratah on York pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waratah on York?

As of 14 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waratah on York on 23 Nov, 2025 start from S$177.51, 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.

How much is parking at Waratah on York?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waratah on York?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Waratah on York?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Waratah on York located?

Located in Launceston CBD, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of City Park, Launceston Aquatic Centre and Design Centre of Tasmania. City Park Radio Museum and National Automobile Museum are also within 10 minutes. East Tamar Junction Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Waratah on York Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 543 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old building/room, clean room and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here! Very spacious, beautiful amenities, great convenient location, and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility, easy, convenient, clean and great value
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

allison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to cbd. Very clean. Lovely big room. Just didn’t like having to fill kettle from bathtub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Great stay at Waratah on York

Fantastic stay at this beautiful property. Staff were incredibly helpful and the room was beautifully made up.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little property. Room had decent view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building near town - some hilly walks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
beautifully well kept and modernised but limited reception - more like a B & B Photos of rooms are deceiving - they look a LOT larger than the actual rooms are 10/10 for cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room, the view & the comfort of the bed was all beautiful

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waratah on York is one of my favourite places to stay in Launceston. Beautiful, large rooms, comfortable beds, sensational showers & wonderful staff. Close enough to walk everywhere - just be warned, it is on a hill!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend if you have a car
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historical building. Fantastic location with incredible views. Spacious room with very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Brilliantly maintained old building, well decorated with timeless old pieces.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was wonderful! Room beautiful, clean, comfortable and historical. Definitely coming back.

10/10 Excellent

Charis

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

Beautiful room

Lovely clean room. Lovely how it was styled. Would stay there again if I went back to Tasmania.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Excellent stay

A beautiful old heritage listed Victorian style mansion is located a few minutes walk to downtown Launceston. Take the road down to park and stroll into town. Panoramic views from our room and a spa in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning accomodation. I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean and comfortable room in character property. A short walk from shops, restaurants etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had lots of character and was well maintained. The staff were friendly. The parking was accesible and the views from the terrace were marvellous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was great thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed room that was big and comfortable with great views over foggy Launceston
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Is on one side of the CBD and up a hill.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage building. Spacious clean and comfortable room. Easy walk to cbd. Launceston is hilly so expect some steep walking. Simple after hour checkin and friendly/helpful reception. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024