Best Western Plus Launceston

We drove our rental car up to Launceston from Sandy Bay to track down some family graves at Carr Villa Memorial Park and get a sense of the place where my relatives first settled when they arrived in Tasmania from England back in 1885. We visited the cemetery before we drove on into town. The Best Western Plus has a convenient parking lot which doesn't cost a lot extra per night (and we only had to pay for one night), and the room was of a good size with among the most comfortable mattresses we've encountered in, by now, four and a half weeks of travel. We are hardy walkers and had no trouble getting to the Queen Victoria Art Gallery and from there on to the 65-million-year-old rock formations of Cataract Gorge and the Cataract Trail, with its stunning views of the South Esk river, followed by a stroll through nostalgic turn-of-the-century buildings, peacocks and wallabies less than six feet away from us and a thrilling ride on the world's longest single-span chairlift. The next day, we checked out of the hotel and visited the Queen Victoria Museum before wending our way down the East Coast of Tasmania back to Sandy Bay and our wonderful relatives. We can highly recommend the Best Western Plus.

Great location and lovely staff. The meal we had in the "Tram" restaurant was delicious and reasonably priced. The location of the property is brilliant. An easy 10 -15 minute walk to the Cataract Gorge (a must do if visiting Launceston), an easy walk to three lovely parks and a "stones throw" from a number of great eateries, e.g. La Cantina - authentic Italian cuisine - Bellissimo! And M&B Cafe and Smoothie Bar - great coffee and delicious brekkies. And, because the Motel is tucked up a side street, it is quiet.... perfect for a good night's sleep after traipsing all over the Gorge.

From the moment I stepped through the doors, everything was perfect. The assistance from reception was fantastic, the lady was thorough and very kind in doing so. There was quite a queue of people. What's not to like.... it's the perfect location, my next mattress will be the same as the one I slept on here. I will have to go back to stay because I forgot to get the name. The clincher was the towels. Every place I stay it seems there is no attention to the towels. Stay here for the towels alone 😆 we ordered food from the train restaurant. So very good. You should not be disappointed if you stay here.

Room is clean, comfortable and spacious, although it’s dated. There’s tea making facilities. The hotel is very near to a number of restaurants and shopping district. 2 chinese and a Thai restaurants are within 2 minutes walk from the hotel. All serving great authentic food especially the Thai restaurant. Car park is behind the hotel and is very easy for loading and unloading luggage.

Location, Location in the central part and was close to walk everywhere. Parking was $6 per night the restaurant had good food and same for breakfast and was comparable to restaurants in the area there was a lot to choose from. The room was not dated in feel and was able to open a window for fresh air and look over the city on level 4. The bath has a stand in shower and felt narrow with a curtain pulled across and the shower head had lots of water flow to land on the floor. The Tv had Netflix as well, if you need a fix for your shows. There was a big King bed however felt firm is the only marked down for the stay. I would return again to this abode.