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Whale Watcher 1

3.5 star property
Beach apartment in Coles Bay with free parking

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment with stunning Ocean Views | Terrace/patio
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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment with stunning Ocean Views | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 3861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whale Watcher 1

Beach apartment in Coles Bay with free parking
Along with barbecue grills, this smoke-free apartment building has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a dining area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony. Housekeeping is not available.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

This Coles Bay apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Travel crib

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to download the property's SMS mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: AUD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number PA 2016/00173

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Whale Watcher 1 Apartment Coles Bay
Whale Watcher 1 Apartment
Whale Watcher 1 Coles Bay
Whale Watcher 1 Apartment
Whale Watcher 1 Coles Bay
Whale Watcher 1 Apartment Coles Bay

About the area

Map
Left Apartment, 33 Oyster Bay Court, Coles Bay, TAS, 7215

What's nearby

  • Coles Bay Conservation Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sandpiper Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Freycinet Marine Farm - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Coles Bay - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Wineglass Bay - 13 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freycinet Marine Farm - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Illuka Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ice Creamery Coles Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Melshell Oysters - ‬55 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Watcher 1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale Watcher 1?

As of Aug 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale Watcher 1 on Sept 5, 2025 start from CA $290.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Whale Watcher 1?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale Watcher 1?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Whale Watcher 1?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Whale Watcher 1 located?

Situated in Coles Bay, this beach apartment building is steps from Nine Mile Beach, Richardsons Beach, and Coles Bay Conservation Area. Sandpiper Beach and Freycinet Marine Farm are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Whale Watcher 1 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

adriano

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Wayne, Hobart, Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nothing to fault. Unit was great, outlook was superb. Only one little thing. My wife was spook3d by a couple little spiders, in weds, up high in the ceiling. But apart from that. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

IKSUN

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good place to relax.

Beautiful view, clean, all set up well. One thing i can hear everything from next door when they are cooking, walking and talking because was quite place, luckily next door was making general noise not loud noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Close to everything. The unit had everything you could need. Great kitchen amenities to cook a meal. We stocked up at Woolies in Hobart before arriving to Coles Bay. The view from the unit was just amazing and so close. Was great to wake up every day and see the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesomd spot, great veiw especially the sunset, nice and quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing views!!

Beautiful views, very clean home. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Moorabbin, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing to see here

This accommodation is amazing and has everything you need to cook your own food while your there. There are many little homely touches that take this accommodation to the next level and make it feel like a home away from home. There is a built in DVD player in the TV so you can bring a favorite DVD to watch during the evening. Unfortunately for us on the evening we stayed there was clouds on the horizon so we didn’t get to see the sunset. The water was calm and there was no whales at this time. It was to cold in the evening so we spent less time outside or even with the balcony doors open because it was so cold. This place would be perfect and ideal during the warmer weather months. My only criticism of the property was that the feature doors and windows had obviously not been cleaned for quite some time and detracted from the view / ambience. I left a note to this effect. So future guests take note if anything was done. Overall it was an amazing place and location and I would highly recommend it to anyone and would definitely consider staying there again. PS, I couldn’t find my email with the code for the key lockbox. I was able to easily contact them and they were able to supply me the code.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unit was sparsely furnished, one small couch, washing machine but no dryer, TV service went out mid way through our stay, furnishings that were present were minimalist in quality and comfort.