Explorers Lodge

105 Derwent Terrace, 7140 New Norfolk, Australia – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>191</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a living room with a couch and a fireplace at Explorers Lodge in New Norfolk
a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan at Explorers Lodge in New Norfolk
a white house with a mountain in the background at Explorers Lodge in New Norfolk
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Explorers Lodge

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Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
191 reviews

Guests at Explorers Lodge have access to a cozy guest lounge with fireplace, a sun room, sun deck and landscaped gardens to explore. Free WiFi is provided. All rooms have internal private ensuite, electric blanket, reverse cycle air conditioning, fan, complimentary tea/coffee, fridge and 32-42 inch LCD televisions. Self contained apartments include kitchen, separate living areas. New Norfolk town center is a 2-minute drive from Explorers Lodge. It is a 20-minute drive to MONA, 20 minute drive to Richmond, 40-minute drive to Russell Falls and the trails of Mt Field National Park, Hobart city is 35 minutes' drive away and Hobart airport is 45min away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for New Norfolk
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    “Michael was welcoming and friendly. The b&b was spacious and the sitting rooms were beautiful. The overall blue and white decor was lovely.”
  • Jo
    Australia Australia
    “The breakfasts were amazing. Lovely staff, Michael was an amazing host and brilliant communicator.”
  • Stephen
    United States of America United States of America
    “The host Michael & Roberto are wonderful. Very communicative and willing to go that extra mile to make your stay pleasurable and "like home". I was so impressed I extended my stay for another 5 nights rather than relo to Hobart as I had originally...”

Area info

Amenities of Explorers Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Explorers Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 06:00
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 10 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Explorers Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration

    FAQs about Explorers Lodge

    • Guests staying at Explorers Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte

    • Explorers Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Explorers Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • The prices at Explorers Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Room options at Explorers Lodge include:

        • Double
        • Twin/Double
        • Apartment

      • Explorers Lodge is 3,100 feet from the center of New Norfolk. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.