Reviews of Orana House
20 Lowelly Road, 7015 Hobart, Australia
#3 of 20 B&Bs and inns in Hobart
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 605 B&B reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.5
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.5
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Free Wifi
9.5
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Reviewed: September 2, 2025
Sarah
Australia8 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We loved our stay at Orana House and booked an extra night. Nina was an amazing host and very accommodating. Her cooking was awesome and she went out of her way to help you. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again. Thanks Nina for making our stay enjoyable 😊
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: August 19, 2025
Christine
Australia4 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Overall staying at Orana House recalls a world of long gone elegance and peace.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
Breakfast unparalleled value. Best muffin I have ever eaten. Great homemade still warm from the oven. Homemade sour dough. A big plus for the whole breakfast. Lovely garden, furnishings and friendly and helpful assistance from staff. Extremely clean, warm with good facilities and an amazing view from the property and the guest sitting room. A lovely heritage property that is furnished in a manner that enhances the appeal of the stay.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Michael
United States88 Reviews12 helpful votes8.0“Some confusion, but all sorted in the end.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
booking.com listed the room we booked as having a hot tub, which was why we chose this place. But the staff understood this to just mean it has an ordinary bath, not the actual hot tub pictured in the photos. Luckily, the room with the hot tub was available, and she let us upgrade to it for a small fee. But I would urge the management to review the facilities it lists for each room; my partners and I would've been very disappointed if we couldn't have a soak on such a cold night.
It was full of old world charm and teddy bears. The person who welcomed me was very kind and had a room warmed up for us.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Jack
France1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Na
It’s beautiful with an great garden and history. Very cosy. And Nina was so welcoming. Would recommend.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Maria
New Zealand41 Reviews9.0“Heritage guest house in a spectacular Derwent River location close to Hobart City”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing wrong.
No big flights of stairs. Warm and genuinely caring hosts, Nina and Chad. Clean & comfortable. Interesting history, with wonderful views of Hobart and kunanyi. Close to the city, yet quiet. Beautiful gardens. Home produce for breakfast. I could go on… onsite parking included.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 16, 2025
Jack
Australia2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, it was a brilliant stay.
The breakfast was delicious! So impressed by the focaccia and sourdough that Nina had made, as well as the homemade yoghurt and fruits, very happy with the cereals and drink options as well. Room was very clean and welcoming, had everything we needed in it.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Emma
Australia13 Reviews10“We have stayed at Orana house before and will definitely stay again, this house is beautiful and Nina is a wonderful hos”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Absolutely everything, the feel of the house, Nina is an exceptional host, the cleanliness, the food, the welcoming feeling. I highly recommend a stay at Orana house.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 10, 2025
Nicholas
Australia5 Reviews8.0“Wonderful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nil
Great home owner was very polite and generous. Property is a very nice BnB.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Mark
Australia1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Fantastic Bed and Breakfast. Booked for one night but stayed for two and would have stayed longer if we could. Nina the host was amazing and went over and beyond our expectations. We have stayed in several b and bs on this trip around the south area and this was definitely the best.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 8, 2025
Maria
New Zealand41 Reviews9.0“Jewel of the East Derwent for your Hobart visit.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing wrong.
Nina and Chad are amazing hosts making you feel part of this historic homestead the moment you arrive. Breakfast has home-grown produce, farm eggs and homemade yoghurt, breads and biscuits. Orana has majestic uninterrupted views of kunanyi/Mt.Wellington.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 4, 2025
Jodie
Australia50 Reviews1 helpful vote10“A wonderful stay. Such warm hospitality.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Garden and River View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Just beautiful.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Paul
Australia7 Reviews10“We will be back soon”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Garden and River View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Liked everything
Every single thing
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 25, 2025
Kerry
Australia3 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Garden and River View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
It was one of the best BnBs we have ever stayed at. Nina our host was amazing. Homemade granola, yoghurt, muffins and coffee cinnamon scrolls we're fantastic. You will not find a better value for money place to stay. We will be back. no
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Karen
Australia6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Great location, very nice breakfast. Nina is an excellent host.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Guy
Australia1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Great breakfast :)
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Lienching
Singapore2 Reviews10“We would go back again if we were to come by Hobart!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Garden and River View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing that we didn’t like
Amazing host and homemade bakes!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 10, 2025
Belinda
Australia5 Reviews10“We came here and stayed 24 years ago it was great then and still great today. Nina was fantastic”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing it was all fantastic
The old style charm and comfort
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Debra
Australia17 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
An excellent location and good service.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 21, 2025
Jose
Australia10 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very good 👍 👏 👌 😀
Very good 👍 👏 👌
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 18, 2025
James
Australia11 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Mountain View, River View and Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The location and ambiance was great
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 18, 2025
Gary
Australia31 Reviews10“Our host Ruby made our stay and the house; room food and location complemented her in every way.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Mountain View, River View and Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing everything was wonderfull
Everything from the room, food, facilities, host and location, the host Ruby was fantastic and took care of us so well and here cooking was a delight, thank you so much, you made our stay
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 15, 2025
Maria
New Zealand41 Reviews8.0“East Derwent Historic Homestead jewel for your Hobart visit.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing wrong.
Gracious hostess Nina always ensures a comfortable, pleasant stay. The heritage homestead is beautifully maintained and has breathtaking views of Kunanyi/ Mt Wellington. Breakfast includes home-made bread, yoghurt and farm fruits. Orana House is deceptively close to the city, only 12 minutes drive away,
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 13, 2025
Jose
Australia10 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Triple Room with Shower
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent service 👏 great
Very good
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 12, 2025
Mw77
United Kingdom36 Reviews5 helpful votes10“Highly recommend for a peaceful stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only downside was a bit small and narrow bathroom, but everything else was perfect.
We had a wonderful stay at this charming heritage house full of character. Our room was quiet and spacious, with a comfortable bed and plenty of storage space for our belongings. We enjoyed a lovely view of the beautiful garden. The host, Nina, was extremely welcoming and personally greeted us, explaining all the house rules in detail. The location was very convenient, with a quick drive to the centre of Hobart. There was also ample parking available for the guests.
Stayed in February 2025
