This Kingston hotel offers practical amenities for a comfortable stay. Guests enjoy WiFi, drinks at the bar, and dry cleaning services. The conference space and banquet hall are ideal for professional meetings and social gatherings.
Located near the beach, Southern Lights Hotel is in Kingston, a neighbourhood in Hobart. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kingborough Sports Centre or Domain Tennis Centre. Visit our Hobart travel guide
19 Kingston View Drive, Kingston, TAS, 7052
What's nearby
Salamanca Market
15 min drive - 15.0 km
Wrest Point Casino
16 min drive - 13.9 km
Kingborough Sports Centre
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Denison Street Reserve
3 min drive - 2.3 km
Hyperdrive Kart Racing
3 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Tasmanian Transport Museum Station
26 min drive
Hobart International Airport (HBA)
31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
3 min drive
Hungry Jack's
3 min drive
Madame Clarke's
3 min drive
The Salty Dog Hotel
5 min drive
Bento Kingston
4 min drive
About this property
Southern Lights Hotel
Hotel located in Kingston
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and conference space at Southern Lights Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
A banquet hall and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Southern Lights Hotel include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Southern Lights Hotel Kingston
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southern Lights Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Southern Lights Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Southern Lights Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Southern Lights Hotel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Southern Lights Hotel located?
Located in Kingston, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kingborough Sports Centre and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hyperdrive Kart Racing and Kingston Beach. Peter Murrell Nature Reserve is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Southern Lights Hotel Reviews
7.8
Good
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Convenient location and friendly service. We had a late arrival and found our room was not a twin share; the manager quickly provided an alternative and assisted with our relocation with no fuss. Our room was clean and comfortable.
Very quite spot, perfect access tothe main roads, Would stay again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Ila
7 Jan 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A cheerful old style friendly welcome
Reception at end of bar within restaurant, most laidback, informal checkin by very friendly male who was watching cricket.
Room looks outdated with striped bedspread and wall television so small it was hard to see any detail. Mini bar was well stocked at very reasonable prices, and individual toiletries provided, not just pumps as in many much more expensive hotels. Also more than adequate supply of tea and coffee, also milk, replaced daily.
Main gripe was lack of wifi in room, although available in bar area, but as a late night and early morning user, difficulty fitting in.
As drive an electric car, when mentioned at checkin, most agreeable to plugging in to room, also offered extension lead if required
Ila
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Hilton
22 Nov 2018
Appearance on entry .. looked a little abandoned and forgotten
Spacious room but very basic and dated. Clean. Very nice staff. Parking. Restaraunt ok. It has an 1980’s feel about it. Bit expensive for what it is.
G
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
19 Oct 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Waitress was anazing, helpful and informstive on Monday evening when we were the only people in the restaurant. The male manager was terrible, made it obvious he wanted to go home and it was very awkward for my friend who eats slowly and she finished her meal in our room and it was 9pm. For this reason we didn’t have another meal in the restaurant although we enjoyed the food. On another occasion the same manager didn’t even acknowledge a guest at reception although the younger staff member was friendly, helpful and efficient.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
4/10 Poor
Beck
8 Sept 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location close to sports complex but rooms are old. Room needs to be refurbished. Bedding smelt bad! Toilet wouldn't flush more than once in an hour, had to fill the cistern with water using the rubbish bin!
Beck
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
steve
19 Mar 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed in same venue in 2016 same month & it was wonderful with solid bookings, reasonable prices & wonderful atmosphere. Fast forward 2 years there was hardly a room booked no patronidge in the bar or restaurant prices way above expectation & very little maintainence done. No I won't be back!
I found the staff very friendly and helpful. I was there by myself for work and was unfamiliar with the area and the staff were very friendly helping me with shopping etc.
Our book in with reception was pleasant.Arriving at our room we found many cigarette butts in the garden at the door.The room itself was very tired.Needing a revamp and a good detail.The bathroom was very grubby .Sink tap has lost most of its enamel (I think due to the kettle being to big for refilling).The water slow to drain in shower even with a few broken divides in drain.We removed a large amount of hair from this area.On day two one of the fresh towels was very dirty as if it had dragged in dirt. I am sure with a revamp and clean up it would benefit the total experience.
Lovely rooms in quiet location ideal for our stay for a dance comp, however we asked to borrow a couple of forks for our children in our room and was told only if your eating in the restuarant! Very petty and we had plans to have dessert and a few drinks there later but decided after this to head down the street for take away and also vettoed having breakfast there as well. Poor customer service and just disappointing .
Wotif suggested three rooms left. In fact only 3 rooms only put up! Place was deserted. It was quiet with no noise from others. Suited us well.
I&V
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
26 Jan 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location
Great location to explore the Huon Valley and Bruny Island or even a quick trip into the CBD. Great eateries nearby at Kingston Beach and Blackman Bay. The lack of a small cook top in the kitchenette was particularly disappointing. Some of the inclusions (TV, iron, microwave) were just a bit too budget quality.
The room smelt on arrival it seemed staff were aware of the matter as windows were left open. An air freshener was provided and we were advised that a reduction in tariff would be sort from management; needless to say there was none.
Stay was very unpleasant would not recommend or stay here again.
The staff were great and friendly however the room was overpriced - the bathroom was dated and the window would not close wich left is with a horrible loud whistling all night due to the wind coming through - the front door was also dodgy and banged with the wind .
guest
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
9 Jan 2017
No meals available on Sundays after a long drive, no face washers.
Verified traveller
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dani
18 Dec 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Rude hotel receptionist
The bloke who was at the reception desk, Shane, was not very welcoming or friendly. We were staying in a family room and after 1 shower, not long or hot, the room was out of hot water. Rung reception to let them know and was told that the shower that was had was too long and there was nothing wrong with the hot water system the night before. We were given a key for another room but not once did Shane apologise or was not sorry for the inconvenience, and it was all our fault.
very comfortable place. quiet place to base and look around
Verified traveller
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
17 Nov 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location with some views
Couldn't get breakfast until after 8 oclock in the morning , eggs not cooked as requested. Had dinner first night at the restaurant and was advised best to book as it was well patronized .we were first ones in and only ones for the first one and a half hour s that we were there. The medium rare steaks were cooked right through to the point of being tough . One hour wait for the meal to be served from time of order. Stayed 4 nights but ate out for duration.