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Wrest Point Hotel Casino

Casino resort in Hobart, Australia. Family, City break.

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Wrest Point seen across the River Derwent, with its pale tower and low waterfront buildings below the wooded hillside of Sandy Bay
The Wrest Point hotel tower rising above the low buildings on the shore, with a sailing boat moored in front
The Wrest Point sign on the low entrance building, with the hotel tower behind it in evening light
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To Wrest Point Casino
On-site
Check-in and check-out
from 14:00, until 11:00
Address (opens the map)
410 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania 7005
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness

Sources for these facts: 1, 2, 4, 9, 18

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Overview

Wrest Point Hotel Casino stands on the water at 410 Sandy Bay Rd in Sandy Bay, Hobart, overlooking the River Derwent and kunanyi / Mount Wellington. The hotel and its casino are one property: Wrest Point lists a boutique casino among the things it has on site, together with restaurants, bars, live entertainment and free parking, and the Tasmanian government names the casino licence as issued for Wrest Point Casino Hotel. By its own account three hotels combine here: the Wrest Point Tower, which it describes as Tasmania's tallest building, the Water Edge rooms in the historic Riviera wing, a short walk indoors from the tower, and the Motor Inn, reached by an undercover walkway. Wrest Point Hotel and Casino opened on 10 February 1973 and describes itself as Australia's first casino. It is owned by the Federal Group.2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 15

  • The casino is on site, and Wrest Point describes it as a boutique casino with views out to the River Derwent.2, 14

  • The Wrest Point Tower is Tasmania's tallest building by the hotel's account, with rooms that look over the River Derwent, kunanyi / Mount Wellington or the city.1, 2

  • The Point Revolving Restaurant sits 17 floors above the River Derwent and gives 360-degree views of Hobart.10

  • The Health Club has a heated indoor pool, a spa hot tub, saunas and a gym, open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and free for hotel guests.9

  • Car parking is free for all guests visiting Wrest Point.9

Hotel details

Rooms

Rooms are spread over three parts of the property. The Wrest Point Tower has Deluxe Harbour rooms facing the River Derwent, Deluxe Mountain rooms facing kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the city, a Deluxe Accessible King close to reception and the Harbour Suite, which measures 60 square metres and has a separate lounge, a walk-in wardrobe and a separate shower and bath. Twin rooms have a queen bed and a single bed. Water Edge rooms are in the historic Riviera wing, a short walk indoors from the tower, and overlook gardens and the river; the Water Edge King measures 30 square metres. The Motor Inn is on the mountain side, a short stroll from the main tower by an undercover walkway. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, free car parking, a minibar and in-room dining.5, 6, 7, 8

Dining

Wrest Point lists five restaurants and four bars. The Point Revolving Restaurant serves French-inspired dishes 17 floors above the River Derwent and is open from 5.30 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. Longhorn Smokehouse is an American-style smokehouse, Kwan Ho serves Sichuan, Shanghainese and Cantonese dishes, the Boardwalk Bistro has indoor and outdoor seating with foreshore views, and the Boardwalk Café serves coffee, pastries and sandwiches on the waterfront. The bars are the Birdcage Bar, which also serves high teas, The Green Room Bar, open every Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m., the Casino Bar with River Derwent views, and the Boardwalk Bar. Breakfast and dinner can be served in the room.9, 10, 11

Wellness and leisure

The Wrest Point Health Club is on the lower ground floor of the tower. It has a heated indoor pool, a 10 metre hydrotherapy pool, a paddling pool for infants, a spa hot tub, saunas and a gym with exercise machines, cycles, treadmills and free weights. It is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., entry is free for hotel guests and pool towels are provided.9

Getting there

Tourism Australia gives the distance from Hobart Airport to the city as 18 km, with hire cars, rideshare services, taxis and a SkyBus shuttle to the city centre every 30 minutes. Wrest Point has free car parking, including a multi-storey undercover car park, valet parking for 20 Australian dollars per night per car and electric vehicle charging for a fee. The property also has a private pier where ferry transfers can be arranged for groups.9, 17

Nearby

  • By the hotel's account Wrest Point is 5 minutes from Salamanca. Salamanca Market has been a Saturday tradition for more than 50 years, according to Tourism Tasmania.1, 16

  • Hobart is framed by kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the River Derwent, both of which can be seen from the tower.1, 16

  • The hotel's own list of things to see includes the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Battery Point and the Museum of Old and New Art.13

Good to know

  • Check-in is from 2 p.m. and check-out is before 11 a.m. Reception is open 24 hours.9

  • A neat and tidy dress code applies to all visitors to the property. The Point Revolving Restaurant asks for smart casual dress.12

  • The casino is open only to guests aged 18 and over.14

  • Wi-Fi is free across the property.9

Questions and answers

Is Wrest Point Casino inside Wrest Point Hotel Casino?

Yes. Wrest Point Casino is located within the property.2, 14, 15

Is the casino inside Wrest Point?

Yes. Wrest Point Hotel Casino is one property at 410 Sandy Bay Rd, and it lists a boutique casino among the things it has on site. Motor Inn rooms are a short stroll from the main tower by an undercover walkway.2, 4, 8

Does Wrest Point have a pool?

Yes. The Health Club on the lower ground floor of the tower has a heated indoor pool, open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and free for hotel guests.9

Is parking free at Wrest Point?

Yes. Car parking is free for all guests visiting Wrest Point. Valet parking costs 20 Australian dollars per night per car.9

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2 p.m. and check-out is before 11 a.m.9

Sources

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    Wrest Point: official site, home page

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    Wrest Point: About Us

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    Wrest Point: Our History

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    Wrest Point: Contact Us

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    Wrest Point: Accommodation

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    Wrest Point Tower: Harbour Suite

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    Wrest Point Water Edge: Water Edge King

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    Wrest Point Motor Inn

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    Wrest Point: Facilities & Services

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    Wrest Point: Eat & Drink

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    Wrest Point: The Point Revolving Restaurant

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    Wrest Point: Dress Code

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    Wrest Point: Hobart Surrounds

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    Wrest Point Casino, official page

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    Discover Tasmania (Tourism Tasmania): Hobart

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