Waratah on York

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Launceston with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, City View | View from room
Exterior detail
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
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

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Room options

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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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Launceston CBD, a neighbourhood in Launceston, is home to Waratah on York. National Automobile Museum and City Park Radio Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Albert Hall Convention Centre and The Town Clock. Launceston Aquatic Centre and City Park are also worth visiting.
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
  • University of Tasmania Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cataract Gorge - 4 min drive - 3.1 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 Gunners Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Barrel Collective - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cinco Passiones Libation Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Titanium Bar & Bistro - ‬2 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

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

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 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waratah on York on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$173.31, 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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Reviews

Waratah on York Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 529 reviews

Reviews

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

Jyotishima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very charming property with historic feel. Well kept and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice place to stay with loads of character!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms in a beautiful heritage building.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beatifully appointed room with a large, modern, bathroom, in a heritage building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful in recommending a good winery to visit plus enjoyable dinner and breakfast venues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old historic home in easy walking distance to city park, restaurants. Massive room, beautifully furnished, lovely and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location, a gorgeous old building, close to the heart of Launceston. Great restaurants and parks close by, with on site parking, it all made for a lovely stay. A warm welcome from the staff and a lovely big room overlooking the park and river in the distance made for a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, huge rooms...!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice accommodation, very clean and comfortable. You do need to be fit to conquer the steps from car park to room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Comfortable rooms.

Had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty great overall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely high ornate ceilings. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay. Beautifully appointed room, the sunroom divine, spa with a view and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Beautiful comfortable, large bedroom with large new bathroom with a great walk in shower. Very well appointed accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely. Very clean and well presented. It had a great view and contained everything we required. Would definately stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy walk for dinner and sight seeing , value for money and easy parking, plus beautiful old mansion
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waratah on York is the perfect place to stay if you like old world charm with the convenience of a contemporary bathroom. The staff were supper helpful with suggestions on where to find a delicious meal or tourist attractions. As mentioned in previous reviews, the outside and inside steps may be a challenge for elderly or disabled guests but there are rooms downstairs so be sure to mention any medical conditions on booking and I am sure Pia will be happy to assist you. Memorable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025