Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse

Hobart -42.88912900, 147.33229100 , 1 Stowell Ave, Battery Point (Show on Map)
8.7
Very Good


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Summary of reviewsMontacute Boutique Bunkhouse, located in the historic Battery Point of Hobart, offers an unparalleled lodging experience for travelers. Its superb location within walking distance to key attractions such as the Salamanca Market and the waterfront, combines accessibility with tranquility. Guests are consistently impressed by its serene neighborhood, stunning views of Mt Wellington and practical amenities such as ample parking.

The beautifully restored Victorian house provides a comfortable stay with a variety of private and dormitory-style rooms. Visitors appreciate the impeccably clean, cozy and spacious accommodations, despite occasional mentions of smaller room sizes. The hostel excels in cleanliness, maintaining spotless bathrooms, kitchens and common areas. The well-equipped kitchen and inviting seating areas enhance the homely and elegant atmosphere.

Above all, Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse stands out for its exceptional staff. Guests frequently commend the friendly, helpful and welcoming nature of the team, including the owner, Ant, whose genuine hospitality contributes to a community-like environment. This personal touch makes guests feel right at home.

Despite mixed reviews of the WiFi, the overall connectivity experience remains mostly positive. Parking is a notable strength with guests praising the availability of free, spacious and secure parking options.

The beds receive high accolades for comfort with privacy curtains, power sockets and clean linens contributing to a restful stay. Guests value the quiet, adult-only atmosphere, which is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat without the presence of children. The boutique style of the bunkhouse with its charming vintage decor, further enhances the unique and cozy ambiance.

Overall, Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse is a highly recommended destination for travelers seeking comfort, cleanliness and a welcoming atmosphere in a charming historical setting. Its combination of superb location, homely vibe and outstanding service makes it a standout choice for a memorable stay in Hobart.
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This hostel is well-regarded, offering a unique and historic stay in Battery Point. It provides a blend of budget-friendly accommodation with a touch of boutique style and is suitable for families and solo travelers.

Hostel for Adults Only
Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse caters exclusively to adults, offering a retreat free from the presence of children. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, akin to a homely setting with a hint of practicality. The hostel enforces quiet time from 9pm to 9am, ensuring a restful environment.

Boutique-style Hostel

Hostel near Nightlife Spots

Hostel with Parking

Small Hostel

Room Types
Double Room This heated room offers high quality bedding, including towels and linen. Guests have access to a variety of shared facilities, including bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, seating area, balcony, garden, car park, laundry and free WiFi.

Twin Room with Bunk Beds This heated room offers high quality bedding, including towels and linen. Guests have access to a variety of shared facilities, including bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, seating area, balcony, garden, car park, laundry and free WiFi.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room This heated room offers high quality bedding, including towels and linen. Guests have access to a variety of shared facilities, including bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, seating area, balcony, garden, car park, laundry and free WiFi.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room This heated room offers high quality bedding, including towels and linen. Guests have access to a variety of shared facilities, including bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, seating area, balcony, garden, car park, laundry and free WiFi.

Single Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room This heated room offers high quality bedding, including towels and linen. Guests have access to a variety of shared facilities, including bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, seating area, balcony, garden, car park, laundry and free WiFi.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room This heated room offers high quality bedding, including towels and linen. Guests have access to a variety of shared facilities, including bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, seating area, balcony, garden, car park, laundry and free WiFi. Please note the bunk beds are king-single beds.

Guest Reviews
8.7
Very Good
Location
Nestled in the beautiful and historic Battery Point, Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse boasts a superb location that appeals to all types of travelers. Guests consistently highlight the convenient proximity to Hobart’s central attractions, including the vibrant Salamanca Market, the picturesque waterfront and numerous cafes and restaurants. The central yet tranquil neighborhood offers a perfect blend of accessibility and serenity, making it easy to explore the city on foot. Many reviews commend the fantastic views of Mt Wellington, adding to the overall charm of staying in this heritage-rich area. Additionally, practical amenities such as parking and well-maintained rooms complement the unbeatable location, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Rooms
Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse, nestled in a beautifully restored Victorian house in a trendy neighborhood, generally offers guests a pleasant stay with a mix of private and dormitory-style rooms. Visitors appreciate the clean and tidy rooms, often describing them as cozy, comfy and spacious, despite some varying in size. The double rooms and dorms feature comfortable beds, complete with amenities like individual lamps, shelves and fans.

The property excels with impeccable cleanliness, elegant decoration and a homely vibe that resonates throughout its multiple seating areas and spacious, well-equipped kitchen. The hostel's facilities, such as the garden and balcony, offer stunning views, particularly of Mount Wellington from the upper terrace.

However, some guests mention that a few rooms can be quite small or even cramped and the bathrooms, although mostly clean, sometimes require better upkeep. Additionally, a lack of air conditioning and occasional noise from adjacent bathrooms may affect comfort levels for some.

Overall, Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse provides a comfortable, clean and aesthetically pleasing environment. Its great central location, homey atmosphere and efficient amenities make it a favorable option for various types of travelers.

Beds
Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse has garnered a strong reputation among guests for its exceptionally comfortable beds. Many reviewers highlighted the beds as super comfy, often referring to the mattresses and beddings as clean and inviting. The inclusion of privacy curtains around the beds is a detail that is greatly appreciated, offering guests a cozy and private sleeping experience.

The bunk beds are described as solid and stable with added features such as power sockets and shelves, further enhancing the convenience and comfort for travelers. Guests also praised the hostel for providing clean sheets and quality linens, ensuring a fresh and hygienic environment. Towels are included in the stay, which adds to the overall comfort and ease for guests.

While the occasional mention of squeaky or slightly old beds did appear, the overall consensus remains highly positive with many guests proclaiming it as one of their best sleeps in a hostel setting. The combination of comfort, privacy and cleanliness make the beds at Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse a standout feature for visitors looking for a restful stay.

Cleanliness
Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse consistently impresses guests with its exceptional level of cleanliness, making it a highly recommended choice for those who value hygiene. The hostel receives praise for its spotlessly clean rooms, bathrooms, towels and general facilities. Guests appreciate the super clean and well-equipped kitchen, as well as the tidy and comfortable beds, which often feature thoughtful amenities like curtains, lights and power outlets for each bunk.

The bathrooms and showers also receive high marks, being described as very clean and hygienic, though there are occasional reports of issues like leaky shower screens. The overall atmosphere is noted to be clean and friendly, contributing to a welcoming and comfortable stay. Guests frequently highlight the cleanliness of individual showers, toilets and the entire interior of the hostel.

Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, a few reviews mention areas needing attention, such as the space under the beds and occasional lapses in regular cleaning. Some minor inconveniences include squeaky floors and occasional waterlogged floors from leaking showers. However, these points do not detract significantly from the overall cleanliness and positive experience reported by the majority of guests.

In short, Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse stands out for its cleanliness and well-maintained facilities, ensuring a pleasant stay for its guests.

Staff
At Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse, the outstanding service provided by the staff significantly enhances the guest experience. Travelers commonly highlight the team's friendliness, helpfulness and welcoming nature. Both the staff and the owner demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for ensuring guests feel at home. Many mention the owner, Ant, specifically as being exceptionally kind, supportive and deeply involved in creating a familial atmosphere.

Guests appreciate that the staff, despite their busy schedules, always find time to chat and offer valuable information about the area. Consistency in hospitality is evident as numerous reviews speak highly of the manager, Nicholas, who is noted for being friendly and helpful. The warmth is not just a courtesy; it extends to practical assistance, making arrivals easy and ensuring that any questions or needs are promptly addressed.

Overall, the welcoming atmosphere crafted by both the staff and the owner contributes to a positive, community-like environment. This collective effort of super kind and enthusiastic staff makes Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse a standout choice for travelers seeking a homely and friendly stay in Hobart.

Wi-Fi
The WiFi experience at Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse presents a mix of feedback. Guests have reported stable and good WiFi connections with some even describing it as brilliant. Free WiFi is provided, adding to the convenience. However, there are mentions of disappointing experiences, including reports of the WiFi cutting off and being unusable with some feeling the WiFi rating was misleading. Despite some negative comments, the overall impression includes positive remarks about the quality and accessibility of the internet service in most rooms.

Parking
The Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse receives high praise for its parking facilities. Guests frequently highlight the ample availability of free parking, which adds to the convenience of staying at the property. The parking lot is described as spacious with plenty of room for all guests, ensuring no struggles in finding a spot. With options like a huge private parking lot, off-street car park and a large car park at the rear, parking is both hassle-free and secure. Those traveling by car can enjoy peace of mind knowing that there's always parking adjacent to the bunkhouse. Overall, the parking situation is a notable positive aspect of staying at Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse.

Adult Only
Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse caters exclusively to adults, offering a retreat free from the presence of children. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, akin to a homely setting with a hint of practicality. The hostel enforces quiet time from 9pm to 9am, ensuring a restful environment. This small, family-run establishment is ideal for mature travelers seeking tranquility. Guests can appreciate the good ratio of showers and bathrooms, contributing to the overall quietness. It is a suitable place for those in their late 20s and above, emphasizing peace over party. This is not a social or party hostel, but rather a quaint and serene haven for grown-ups.

Boutique-Style
Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse is a delightful blend of charm and sophistication, nestled in the historic area of Battery Point. This quaint Victorian house boasts a stylish vintage decor that creates a cozy and homey atmosphere, making it feel more like a charming bed-and-breakfast rather than a typical hostel.

The property is lauded for its beautiful aesthetics and the extra special vibe it imparts to its guests. Visitors are particularly impressed with the real comfy beds and the attention to boutique styling throughout the hostel. Despite its cute and quaint appeal, it offers a surprisingly high level of cleanliness and safety, ensuring a relaxing stay.

The intimate and warm atmosphere is enhanced by small, relaxing areas ideal for unwinding after exploring Hobart. The small family-run establishment adds to its charm, making guests feel welcomed and at home. The boutique bunkhouse is also appreciated for being quiet, which stands in stark contrast to the bustling ambiance of other hostels.

Montacute's character and fabulous facilities have earned it the loyalty of many repeat visitors, who wouldn't consider staying anywhere else when in Hobart. Its blend of historical essence, British charm and homey comfort makes it a standout choice for travelers seeking a genuinely unique lodging experience.


No, Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse.

No, Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse.

No, Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse doesn't have a gym.

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