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The best hotels in Tasmania for a unique and eco experience

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After spending 7 days exploring Tasmania, one thing that became clear is that Tasmania is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors, see unique wildlife, and generally appreciate nature. 

This also means the opportunity to stay in boutique accommodations, recycled pods, and charming cabins where you can appreciate Tasmania’s wild and remote vibe. So here are the most special and best hotels in Tasmania for an eco-friendly trip.

Before your trip, read up on useful, practical tips for Tasmania that we learned the hard way.

The best eco-friendly and unique accommodation in Tasmania

1. Change Overnight, Launceston

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Change Overnight hotel

Located in Launceston in northern Tasmania, Change Overnight is a boutique, elegant hotel with a cause: to create positive change and empower young people and women, break the cycles of poverty in low-income communities, and help to preserve natural ecosystems. 

At Change Overnight, you can choose anything from a spacious studio to a 3-bedroom apartment. Every option comes with a private outdoor space, a kitchenette, a washing machine and dryer, parking, TV, wifi, a coffee machine, and all the comforts of a luxury apartment. 

Change Overnight’s sustainability efforts

  • Social Impact: Change Overnight supports multiple projects in the world (India, Vanuatu) to empower low-income communities. When you book a room, you can choose the cause you want to support
  • Supports Tasmanian Land Conservancy and helps to preserve Tasmania’s natural environment 

Check out the rates at Change Overnight.

2. Coastal Pods Wynyard

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One of the upcycled pods at Coastal Pods Wynyard

Possibly one of the most unique accommodations you can experience in Tasmania, Coastal Pods Wynyard are spacious pods upcycled from old shipping containers. But don’t be mistaken: these pods are chic, luxurious, and incredibly comfortable. Plus, their location on the Inglis River in North West Tasmania means you’re surrounded by nature with direct access to the river, but also within walking distance to the town and restaurants. 

Every pod is fully equipped: it comes with two bedrooms, a reading nook, a kitchen, laundry essentials, TV, a full kitchen with a coffee machine, and a private deck with a firepit and a view of the river.

Coastal Pods Wynyard’s sustainability efforts

  • The pods are upcycled shipping containers
  • Sustainable materials (teak) 
  • Designed to maximise energy-saving efforts required for heating and cooling 

Check out the rates at Coastal Pods Wynyard.

3. The Eco Cabin

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The Eco Cabin in Tasmania

Located in Deloraine in Northern Tasmania, not far from the gorgeous Cradle Mountain wilderness area, you’ll find The Eco Cabin, an adults-only 1-bedroom villa with views of Quamby Bluff and the Great Western Tiers mountain ranges. 

The cabin comes with a terrace, a kitchen with complimentary kitchen essentials like coffee, hot chocolate, and local produce, a reading nook, complimentary picnic baskets, board games, and wifi, but the best part is the private outdoor hot tub with views.

The Eco Cabin’s sustainability efforts

  • Upcycled materials were used to build the cabin (refurbished spiral staircase, Tasmanian Oak flooring)
  • Sustainable design 
  • Complimentary bicycles to explore the area with minimal environmental impact

Check out the rates at The Eco Cabin.

4. Mantra One Sandy Bay Road

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Mantra One Sandy Bay Road

Located in the heart of Hobart by a beautiful park, Mantra One is an ideal base for exploring Tasmania’s capital city, with the waterfront and Salamanca Place (and its famous market) just a few minutes’ walk away.

Accommodation options at Mantra One range from studio apartments to 1-bedroom deals to a family-size option. All options include a kitchenette, a washing machine and a dryer, wifi, TV, and even an iron and an ironing board. 

Mantra One Sandy Bay Road’s sustainability efforts

  • No single-use plastic, including toiletries and plastic key rooms
  • Recycling processes are in place
  • Respect and acknowledgement of the First People of Lutruwita, the Muwinina people

Check out the rates at Mantra One Sandy Bay Road.

FAQs: the best hotels in Tasmania

  • Where’s the best place to stay in Tasmania?

If you’re planning to road trip through Tasmania, it’s best to stay in locations where you plan to explore, to allow yourself time and flexibility. Some of Tasmania’s popular places to visit and stay in are Hobart, Cradle Mountain, and St Helen.

Details here for the best 7-day itinerary exploring Tasmania.  

  • What are some eco hotels in Tasmania?

Some of the best eco hotels in Tasmania are Change Overnight in Launceston, The Eco Cabin in Deloraine, and Mantra One Sandy Bay Road in Hobart. 

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