Macquarie Manor Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Macquarie Manor is a boutique stay inside an 1875 brick manor with just 15 rooms, free breakfast, and a resident cat — a warm, private way to close out the list, scoring 8.9.
Macquarie Manor is a boutique stay inside an 1875 brick manor with just 15 rooms, free breakfast, and a resident cat — a warm, private way to close out the list, scoring 8.9.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Macquarie Manor Hotel is a 4-star boutique set inside a brick manor built in 1875 on Macquarie Street in central Hobart. The original building was once home to one of the city's best-known surgeons and later served as the RACT headquarters. Inside, it has kept the high ceilings, an old timber staircase, and a warm manor atmosphere. With only about 15 rooms, it feels far more private than a typical hotel. The Premier Suites are dressed in real antique furniture and classic four-poster beds.
Food and amenities
Every room comes with heating and cooling, a TV, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee gear, and an en-suite bathroom. Free continental breakfast is included with every booking, alongside free Wi-Fi and an in-room iron. The charming touch here is a resident Ragdoll cat named Raggie, who greets guests. There's no pool or fitness center — this is a small, historic property, not a big resort.
Location and getting there
The location is central. You can walk to Salamanca Place and the waterfront district in about 9 minutes, which puts the Saturday market, the harbor, and the dining strip all within easy reach on foot. Real guest ratings sit around 8.9/10 on Trip.com and 8.8 on Agoda.
Things to know before booking
One thing to check carefully: the hotel rebranded to The Macquarie Hobart on its own website, but it's the same manor at 172 Macquarie Street. Trip.com still lists it as Macquarie Manor Hotel, so confirm the name and address line up before you hit book. Because it's a historic building, the timber staircase isn't the easiest for older guests, and there's no pool or gym on site.
Our take
Macquarie Manor Hotel suits couples who want a warm, private boutique stay inside a historic building. If you like small places that feel well looked after and carry the charm of an old manor, this is a warm, memorable way to close out the Hobart list. Rooms start at around $100 a night.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 4-star boutique set inside an 1875 brick manor right in the city center, a building that once belonged to a well-known Hobart surgeon and later served as the RACT headquarters.
- With only about 15 rooms, the place keeps a genuinely private, home-like feel rather than a big-hotel atmosphere.
- The Premier Suites are dressed in real antique furniture and classic four-poster beds, and every room has heating/cooling, a TV, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee gear, and an en-suite bathroom.
- Free continental breakfast comes with every booking, along with free Wi-Fi and an in-room iron.
- A resident Ragdoll cat named Raggie welcomes guests, and Salamanca Place is about a 9-minute walk away.
- The hotel rebranded to The Macquarie Hobart on its own website while Trip.com still lists it as Macquarie Manor Hotel, so double-check the name and address before you book.
- It's a small property, so there's no swimming pool or fitness center on site.
- Being a historic building, it has a timber staircase that isn't ideal for older guests.
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Insider Tips
- When booking, check both names — Macquarie Manor Hotel and The Macquarie Hobart — since they're the same place at 172 Macquarie Street.
- Ask for a Premier Suite if you want the antique furniture and a four-poster bed.
- Say hello to Raggie the cat in the lobby — staff will introduce you on request.