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Reviews of Lowena Cafe and Accommodation

3 out of 5
Lowena Cafe and Accommodation
266 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 228 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Hui Weng, Corvallis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kevin was the best host. He personally cooked us breakfast and you could see that he genuinely loved what he was doing. I really enjoyed my stay with him. Very thoughtful man! Would definitely stay here again if i came back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Kevin on 2024/4/8
Thank you very much Melissa,looking forward see you next time in Lowena.

8/10 Good

Gisela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner, Kevin, was very pleasant and accommodating. Each morning he greeted us with a large hot breakfast plus coffee or tea. There was a communal, large full sized kitchen with all amenities there for our use. You must be able to walk up stairs in order to reach our room. The bathroom was not modern but certainly adequate with hairdryer, shampoo and conditioner. We’d certainly stay here again- much better than a plain hotel room which is twice the cost!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Kevin on 2024/3/25
Thank you Gisela stay in Lowena,looking forward see you next time.

10/10 Excellent

yermein

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Kevin on 2024/2/27
Thank you very much.

8/10 Good

Wilmore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Kevin on 2024/2/2
Thank you stay in Lowena.

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Breakfast was great and Kevin is an excellent host and makes great coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Kevin on 2024/1/30
Thank you very much Ben,have a great trip in Tasmania.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

I recommend. The host is helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Kevin on 2024/1/24
Thank you very much Peter,looking forward see you next time.

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Traveled with family
Lowena was okay for one night near the CBD. Basically everything needs upgrading, ‘ensuite’ smelt mouldy, lots of furniture crammed into a small room, aesthetic was weird. Comfy bed so grateful for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has an excellent host and is a great option if you want to be walking distance to the port and Hobart's cbd.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Kevin on 2024/1/12
Thank you very much stay in Lowena.

6/10 Okay

Te-Yu

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely old house with some modern features set in lovely garden. On a busy street hence busy traffic during the day and night. Hospitable host and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very enthusiastic owner, who serves a great breakfast. My room was fairly large, but I could not get beyond some of the poor quality renovations that were done, especially related to the electrical work. Also, the bathroom is very poorly designed with almost 0 horizontal spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tasty breakfast!
Kevin was a great host. Breakfast was really tasty. Not luxury but the room had everything we needed, small kitchen, TV etc. Bit of a walk from town but its fine. Skybus drop off/pick up is about 10 mins walk and town about 15 mins.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/12/18
Thank you stay in Lowena.

6/10 Okay

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Looked promising. Property is in need of a makeover. Had the Kings room with ensuite which needed some workin shower and a big clean. Was in an excellent position to Hobart central and Kevin was a fine host. Excellent breakfast cooked freshly for you. If property was cleaned up would be a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Norine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very comfortable Bed, good location & host Kevin very friendly but the room was too cluttered & the ensuite that had been added to the room ruined it. Extrememly poor workmanship, very roughly built, joints not even flushed & very roughly painted. The shower cheap rounded one and not cleaned very well. The garden would have been lovely if it was looked after, but full of overgrown weeds. Such a shame as this would be a lovely pleace to stay if it was given some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

maree

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great Kevin was accompanying what a host great breakfast big rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/11/19
Thank you very much Maree,looking forward see you next time in Lowena.

8/10 Good

vicky, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was walkable to the harbour The bedding was good It was quiet The breakfast was very good i especially liked the tomato stew
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/11/15
Thank you Vicky,looking forward see you next time in Lowena.

8/10 Good

Nevina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property that needs a little tlc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/11/15
Thank you very much stay in Lowena.

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
The owner is a very nice man. He's was amiable and chatty over the cooked breakfast that was included in my stay. He made me a 'double the shots' tall flat white and a cooked breakfast on sour dough toast. It's lovely old property with gorgeous gardens and outdoor seating areas, and the cafe area is almost like a conservatorium, with lots of light coming in. What the property lacked in a touch of cleanliness and maintenance, it made up for in character and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/11/7
Thank you very much Steve,looking forward see you next time in Lowena.

8/10 Good

Ron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the character of this property, also the nearness to easy walking. Our host was excellent, informative and cooked us great breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/9/26
Thank you very much stay in Lowena.

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/9/21
Thank you very much Alan.Looking forward see you next time in Lowena.

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/8/23
Thanks for your stay in Lowena.

10/10 Excellent

Isabela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time here. The place is in a great location 10 min walk to the city and the surroundings were very picturesque- i had a great time just walking around. The manger was lovely and very accommodating, overall great stay 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/6/26
Thank you very much Isabela,looking forward see you next time in Lowena.

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/6/1
Thank you Emma.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/5/11
Thank you very much Tracey.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kevin was so much fun and the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/4/26
Thank you very much Stuart,looking forward see you next time in Lowena.

10/10 Excellent

venetia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds! Easy to park and Kevin was a wonderful host, he cooked everyone breakfast while we chatted. Good location too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/3/8
Thank you Venetia,looking forward see you next time in Lowena.

10/10 Excellent

Siyuan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/3/7
Thank you very much.

8/10 Good

Edwin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and Kevin was an excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/1/29
Thank you very much Edwin,nice met you in Lowena.

8/10 Good

Vita

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keith is the consummate host. Spacious rooms too :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Kevin on 2023/1/26
Thank you very much Vita,looking forward see you next time in Lowena.

4/10 Poor

Yu-Ti

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from kevin on 2023/2/28
Thank you for your stay in Lowena.

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sinple room with breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Kevin on 2022/8/11
Thank you for stay in Lowena.

6/10 Okay

Julie Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The host was very nice and friendly. Great breakfast. The property was on a busy street. A lovely period home but was not cared for outside or in. Christmas decorations in our room that had a view of the construction behind. The pictures don't really represent the present condition of the property. Needs TLC. The shared bathroom had not been very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Kevin on 2022/4/27
Thanks for your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The house is an old historical looking house. The shared shared bathrooms were great. They have a large kitchen you can use as well. The beds were comfortable and there was a heater in the room for chilly night. Kevin was an amazing host. He made a delicious breakfast every morning. I was also able to store my bags in the store room so I could go do an excursion the day I checked out before my flight. Would definitely recommend for a couple or single looking to stay close to city center. I was able to walk home from the harbor with no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Kevin on 2022/4/19
Thank you very much Sarah,looking forward see you you next time.

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kevin was incredible, made new friends and the rooms were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Kevin on 2022/3/25
Thank you Lachlan,looking forward see you next time.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lowena is only a short walk from the harbour, markets, and shops, yet so much more affordable than the big fancy places! Kevin was a fantastic host with his large bottomless cooked breakfast and coffee, and very knowledgeable on everything Hobart. Our king room was perfect and the bed so super comfy!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Kevin on 2022/2/21
Thank you Natalie,looking forward see you next time.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy, pretty property. Kevin, the host is friendly, helpful and makes a great bacon and egg breakfast. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Kevin on 2022/1/29
Thank you Nicole,looking forward see you next time.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central to town, great host. Worked perfectly for our needs. Delicious breakfast and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Kevin on 2021/12/22
Thank you Gillian,looking forward see you next time.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty and run down
This place was poorly maintained with a dangerous building site at the back. The place was very dirty and I don’t think for a minute the property is cleaned in accordance with the Covid policies stated. There is plenty of the owners diy work around the place and it concerns me some of it could be dangerous. The owner Kevin is a friendly man and I don’t know his story but it’s a shame it’s so run down. The bed was held together by a total bodge of wood and brackets. Strange. The breakfast was freshly cooked and the mixture of tomatoes and mushrooms tasted very unpleasant. I dread to think of the stayed of the kitchen where it was cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt stay left
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Kevin on 2021/7/2
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little place, Kevin was an excellent host. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from kevin on 2021/6/28
Thanks

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Kevin on 2021/4/24
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host Kevin Was very friendly. Kevin cooked us a hearty breakfast and answered any questions we had about Hobart
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from kevin on 2021/3/23
Thank you.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: It's cheap at $100 per night. Cons: Huge amount of traffic noise that will wake you up at 6am. The King Room was very dirty. The bathroom had grime around taps, plug and splashback. (Have photos) Shower base around screen channels was full of mould. All furniture had dust on it. I actually cleaned the bathroom before we used it. Curtain blind cords were black and dirty.(have photos) Towels left fluff all over you. No daily housekeeping. Gardens are completely overgrown. Overall: stayed in other 3 star hotels in Hobart that were much cleaner and quieter. Property presented online much better than reality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, great host, great breakfast - look forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Kevin on 2021/1/30
Thank you very much.

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Cairns

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful person running a beautiful B&B. I’ve never had such delicious cooked tomatoes in a hot breakfast in my life! What a wonderful stay, thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Kevin on 2021/1/20
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Sydney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation very close to the centre of Hobart. Our accommodation was comfortable and spacious with an additional sitting room and private en-suite. There is a shared kitchen and beautiful garden to enjoy. Kevin is a wonderful host and the daily hot breakfast is a lovely added bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Kevin on 2020/11/24
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Burnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kevin is a wonderful host and cooks the best breakfast ever with the most amazing coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Kevin on 2020/10/13
Thank you Karen,looking forward see you next time.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It just needed a proper good clean! I didn’t want to put anything down because of it. I also gotten bitten in bed by something. And it generally was very worn and unwelcoming because of it. The host was friendly though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really dirty. Especially the shower. The towels felt unclean and the room lock didn’t work properly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kevin is very friendly & accomodating. Property is close to Hobart & within walking distance to CBD & many local attractions. Accomodation was quiet & perfect for our trip
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from K on 2020/3/10
Thank you.