The Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Wynyard, Tasmania
A quaint and colourful coastal hideaway, Wynyard is one of those places where you plan to stop on your way somewhere and before you know it, it’s captured your heart and you’ve forgotten all about the rest of your journey. The gateway to the beautifully rugged northern coast of Tasmania and Cradle Mountain, Wynyard is one of Tassie’s hidden gems – with everything from fairy penguins on white-sand beaches overlooking the striking Table Cape plateau to vintage shopping, character-filled cafes and stunning tulip displays in spring. There are a plethora of amazing hotels and places to stay in Wynyard – from converted shipping containers to a duck-themed B&B, from whimsical country cottages to heritage homesteads – all bookable on Culture Trip.
Coastal Pods Wynyard, for an industrial-chic container design
Apartment
For a quirky, character-filled escape, you can’t find a better place to stay in Wynyard than these funky shipping-container pods. Pairing the original exterior features with luxurious no-expense-spared interiors, epic views and a great waterfront location within walking distance to town, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom pods also feature fully equipped kitchens, reading nooks and outdoor fire pits for a truly unforgettable getaway.
Alexandria Bed and Breakfast, for vintage style
Hotel, Bed and Breakfast
Retaining all of its early 1900s charm – from the red bricks to the iconic octangular turret – Alexandria Bed & Breakfast is a lovely heritage home with river-view cottages in perfectly landscaped secret gardens. Just across the river from downtown Wynyard and close to the impressive 275-million-year-old sandstone cliffs at Fossil Bluff, Alexandria B&B has just three rooms to choose from – all kitted out with vintage furniture and period fixings along with the usual mod-cons.
The Waterfront Wynyard, for a cosy evening by the fire
Hotel, Motel
Living up to its name with glorious views overlooking the Inglis River, the Waterfront Wynyard is a wonderfully retro mid-century motel with budget-friendly rooms that run from classic to classy – along with a guest lounge complete with roaring open fire for those chilly days and a BBQ so you can cook yourself up a feast if you don’t feel like eating out. The best bit? The Waterfront Wynyard is also fur-fam friendly, so you don’t have to worry about leaving your best friend at home.
Leisure Ville Holiday Centre, for a family-friendly getaway
Hotel, Villa
A few kilometres east, Leisure Ville is one of the best family-friendly accommodation options in Wynyard. It’s great for singles and couples, too – especially if you feel like being a little social – as Leisure Ville has plenty of accommodation choices from self-contained villas to cabins, along with a heated indoor pool and spa and games room. There’s also a popular little cafe opposite where you can grab a coffee before heading across the street to the beach and joining the walking track that meanders all the way into town.
The IKON Hotel, for historic charm
Hotel
Just 20 minutes from Wynyard, IKON in Burnie offers contemporary four-star accommodation in – yup, you guessed it – an iconic heritage-listed building. Dating back over 100 years, the historic exterior features classic wrought-iron balconies and a gorgeous turreted tower – while the interior has fancy Italian furniture, comfortable king beds and spa baths. It’s also within walking distance of many of Burnie’s best sights – like the famous fairy penguins – and restaurants and cafes.
The Duck House, for acute attention to detail
Cottages, Bed and Breakfast
There’s a reason this two-bedroom holiday cottage in Burnie has won multiple awards and, believe it or not, it goes beyond the retro duck theme and quirky furniture – although these undoubtedly give this whimsical wonderland some extra pizzazz. It’s in everything else, too – from the friendly and attentive staff to the touches of luxury, like the claw-foot bathtub, the fluffy towels, the sunny cottage garden and cosy sitting room.
Boat Harbour Garden Cottages, for a retreat to nature’s finest
Cottages
Two minutes from Boat Harbour Beach in northern Tasmania – best known for its glorious white sands and turquoise waters – Boat Harbour Garden Cottages has just four gorgeous little self-contained cabins set in five acres (2ha) of glorious gardens and orchards. Sleeping up to five people, the sky blue cottages are cute as buttons – with tin roofs, rose bushes climbing up white picket fences and wood fires to keep you warm on the coolest of nights.
Seabrook Hotel, for a budget-friendly beach stay
Hotel
Midway between Burnie and Wynyard and set just back from the beach, the Seabrook is a budget-friendly, welcoming spot with an on-site bar, bistro, bottleshop and even a casino-style adult arcade for all your entertainment needs. Sleeping up to four, the en-suite motel-style rooms tick all the boxes – TV, tea and coffee, microwave, toaster and heating for those chilly winter nights – while families and groups will love the fancier three-bed, two-bath apartment upstairs.
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