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title: "The Rivulet, Hobart: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Rivulet in Hobart: rated 8.7 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Guesthouse · ★★★★★
# The Rivulet

Sandy Bay, Hobart, Australia

8.7 ·  Very good 7 reviews ·  #46 #46 of 76 in Hobart ·  4.9/5 on Google, 73 reviews ·  6.9 Location score
## About The Rivulet

The Rivulet is a guesthouse in Sandy Bay, Hobart, Australia. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 7 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.2 km from the centre of Hobart. The nearest beach is 200 m away. The nearest airport, Hobart International Airport (HBA), is 16 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Floors:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

391 Sandy Bay Road [therivulethobart.com.au](https://therivulethobart.com.au/)

## How The Rivulet scores

Better rated than 42% of hotels in Hobart

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **6.9**
-   Beach access **9.7**

Hobart average

## Rating on Google

4.9/5

73 Google reviews

-   5★100%
-   4★0%
-   3★0%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BeachfrontFree breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Leisure

-   Beachfront

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **36**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **12**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Derwentwater Beach Reserve</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">200 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hobart International Airport (HBA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">37 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hobart</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Narryna1.5 km
-   Army Museum of Tasmania1.7 km
-   Mona Museum1.8 km
-   Markree House Museum and Garden1.8 km
-   Integrated Marine Observing System - IMOS1.8 km
-   The Tasman Fountain1.8 km

### Compare

## Compare The Rivulet with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Rivulet

### How do guests rate The Rivulet?

The Rivulet has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 7 reviews, which is better than 42% of rated hotels in Hobart.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rivulet?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does The Rivulet include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at The Rivulet?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Rivulet from the airport?

The nearest airport, Hobart International Airport (HBA), is 16 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Rivulet close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 200 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Rivulet have?

The Rivulet has 10 rooms on 1 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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