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About this property
Orford Blue Waters
Try your luck at the casino when you stay at Orford Blue Waters in Orford. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Orford Blue Waters, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Pool table
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
4 buildings/towers
Built in 1957
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Adjacent to a golf course
Casino
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Orford Blue Waters - Overlooking the ocean, this bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 15 to 15 for adults, and AUD 15 to 15 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 15.0 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 15 per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Orford Blue Waters Hotel
Orford Blue Waters Hotel Tasmania
Orford Blue Waters Hotel
Orford Blue Waters Orford
Orford Blue Waters Hotel Orford
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Orford Blue Waters?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Orford Blue Waters?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Orford Blue Waters?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Orford Blue Waters?
Yes, there's a casino.
What is there to do at Orford Blue Waters and nearby?
Orford Blue Waters has a casino and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Orford Blue Waters?
Yes, Orford Blue Waters offers alfresco dining, local cuisine, and ocean views.
What's the area around Orford Blue Waters like?
Orford Blue Waters is located by the river, a short 11-minute walk from Orford Golf Club and 3 minutes' walk from Orford Beach.
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2021
Relaxed setting
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 3, 2021
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2021
Older motel on the outside, but new on the inside.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 2, 2021
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2021
The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The hotel also had a club attached and had great food.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2021
Though the weather was inclement (rainy and cold) the Young staff were very warm and friendly and I especially loved the food in the Restaurant (as usual) I have never had a bad meal there yet - first class Family oriented atmosphere and very friendly to little children and this is to be commended.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 11, 2021
Freezing night but no heating it would not work needs filters cleaned
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2021
Colin
Colin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 5, 2021
Clean fresh rooms. Pillows were a little hard. But very affordable. Would definitely stay again.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2021
Short family summer getaway
Great location right on the river close to park and it was great to be able to the hotel/pub for great meals. Definitely would stay again
Kathy
Kathy, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2021
Great to be close to the river. Lovely views from back area of room. Room for as very clean and modern.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 26, 2020
Some faults with the room.
Simple maintenance issues
Wi fi not working
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 30, 2020
Fine
WiFi was not working. Distant view of the river.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2020
Great service, nice room, beautiful town. Wifi did not work in my room, but staff gave me wifi code so I could work on laptop at restaurant. Hopefully wifi will be sorted before my next visit as I would definitely stay again!
Nev
Nev, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2020
Enjoyable Holiday
Staff were very welcoming and helpful with any requests.
Nothing was a trouble to them..
Meals were excellent - but too much food for us as we are elderly. Dining room setting is spacious with views of river.
Would stay there again;
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 18, 2020
This was our 2nd stay at Blue Waters in Orford. The staff were very welcoming. We Dined in at the restaurant, the meals were awesome.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2020
Our room was great, newly refurbished, really clean, lots of room, great comfy couch and good pillows on the bed. We had a lovely little deck overlooking the bay. A great place to stay in to see Orford.
Sally
Sally, 1-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2020
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 19, 2020
Top pork ribs!
The place worked very well for us. The highlight was the pork ribs from the restaurant - perfect!
Michael
Michael, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 19, 2020
Easy access and helpful staff, room very clean, checkout was quick and simple
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 5, 2020
Recently renovated, excellent value motel
Orford Blue Waters is excellent value accommodation. It is a traditional small motel with relatively few rooms of different formats aiming to appeal to several types of budget conscious traveller. Our room had been renovated very recently. It was simply decorated but with everything one needs for a comfortable stay including a sofa,fridge,free standing table and sufficient cutlery to enable breakfast to be taken in your room. It was also very clean. The deck with a table and chairs was an added bonus. There is an attached pub which does very good pub style food but it does get very busy at weekends. Indeed my only criticism would be that whilst there is plenty of Parking locals going to the pub park outside the rooms rather than walk the few extra yards. If you go to bed early the sound of satisfied customers returning to their cars and conversing outside your bedroom window could disturb you. We sleep later so it was not a problem for us. We would stay there again.
Phillip
Phillip, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 29, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 21, 2020
The room was newly renovated and tasteful. However, the hallway entrance was very old and shabby. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and professional.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2020
Modern, clean, comfortable and quiet, could not fault the room or the view. 👍