MACq 01 Hotel is at 18 Hunter Street on the Hobart waterfront, in the Sullivans Cove precinct beside Franklin Wharf. It opened in 2017 and is a five-star property with 114 rooms across three floors. The hotel is built around Tasmanian storytelling, so the rooms, public spaces and bars draw on characters and episodes from the island's history. Old Wharf Restaurant serves modern European cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there are two bars, the Evolve Spirits Bar and The Story Bar. Free Wi-Fi, a gym, a 24-hour front desk, room service and a concierge are included. It suits couples and travellers who want a polished, design-led base right on the water.
Location and getting around
Constitution Dock, the Hobart cruise terminal and Franklin Wharf are about a three-minute walk away, and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the Theatre Royal are within roughly ten minutes. Salamanca Market is about a ten-minute walk, and Salamanca Place around twelve. The ferry to Mona leaves from Brooke Street Pier, a short stroll along the quay.
Hobart Airport is a short drive from the city centre, and many tours collect guests from waterfront hotels. Valet parking is available on site for a daily surcharge, so ask when you book if you are hiring a car.
The rooms and the feel
Room types include the Hunter Street Room, the Superior Hunter Room with a city outlook, the Superior Waterfront Room with a harbour view and the Premium Waterfront Suite with a sea view. Rooms are generous, from roughly 43 square metres for the Hunter Street Room up to around 59 square metres for the suite, and each has a king bed.
Accessible rooms are available. The look is contemporary and warm rather than formal, with stories told through artwork and details. If the view matters, request a waterfront room, because the city-view rooms look toward the street.
Who it suits and what to know: choose it for a special occasion, a romantic stay or a trip where you want to walk to the docks, galleries and restaurants. Breakfast is available for a fee rather than included in every rate, so compare rates with and without it. Check-in starts at 2 pm and check-out is before 10 am, which is earlier than many hotels, and early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
The minimum check-in age is 18, pets are not allowed except service animals and the property is smoke-free. There is no pool, so look elsewhere if swimming is a priority. Because the hotel sits on the waterfront, it is well placed for evening strolls to the dock restaurants, and the concierge can help with tickets for day trips such as Bruny Island or Port Arthur.
Why stay here
- ✓Waterfront location
- ✓Old Wharf Restaurant
- ✓Two on-site bars
- ✓Waterfront and sea-view rooms
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk and room service
- ✓Valet parking
Good questions
Where is MACq 01 Hotel?+
It is at 18 Hunter Street on the Hobart waterfront. Constitution Dock and Franklin Wharf are about three minutes on foot, and Salamanca Market is about ten.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
Yes, Old Wharf Restaurant serves modern European cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are also two bars, and a full breakfast is available for a fee.
Is parking available?+
Valet parking is offered on site for a daily surcharge. Ask the hotel about availability before you arrive.
