Spring Bay Hotel Triabunna 2025 Review: Menu, Rooms & Prices

Spring Bay Hotel Triabunna

The Spring Bay Hotel sits right on the marina in the fishing port of Triabunna, a 1-hour drive north-east of Hobart. It is the only small hotel in the town and has been run by the same family since 1988. The hotel’s website describes it as “currently trading six days per week” with Monday restricted to bar service (Spring Bay Hotel home). The building itself is a classic Tasmanian pub with simple, rustic interiors that match the relaxed coastal setting.

Where is Spring Bay Hotel located?

Address: 1 Charles Street, Triabunna, Tasmania 7190 (MapQuest). The hotel is a short walk from the Maria Island ferry terminal, making it a popular stop for day-trippers and overnight travellers.

How to get to Spring Bay Hotel

From Hobart, take the Tasman Highway (A3) north-east for about 85 kilometres – roughly one hour. There is street parking available. No public transport directly serves the hotel; driving or booking a taxi from Hobart is the most practical option.

Spring Bay Hotel menu

The hotel’s menu strikes a deliberate balance. On one side, the kitchen produces “small taste plates and larger specials, from around the globe, best eaten if shared” (Spring Bay Hotel – Eat page). On the other, it offers “a hearty array of traditional pub grub – wholesome, generous, home-style cooked meals” (same page). Recent house specialities have included Thai-style fish cakes, duck croquettes, mushroom and thyme arancini, slow-cooked goat curry, veal scallopini and duck bao buns. Core pub staples include soup of the day, salt and pepper squid, crumbed lamb cutlets, schnitzels, chicken Kiev, battered gummy shark and two house-made parmigiana styles – traditional and ‘carnivore’.

What type of food does Spring Bay Hotel serve?

The Australian Good Food Guide classifies the venue as Modern Australian, listing a vegan curry as the best-known dish (AGFG). Vegetarians and vegans “can be catered for from the menu, there are usually multiple dishes to pick from” according to the hotel. Examples include a vegan sweet potato and pinkeye Sri Lankan curry, ratatouille with harissa brown rice, and vegan pistou pasta.

Spring Bay Hotel restaurant hours

Evening meals run Tuesday to Saturday. Winter hours: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Summer hours: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The kitchen is closed on public holidays. The bar remains open on Mondays, but no food is served.

“Spring Bay Hotel specialises in small taste plates and larger specials, from around the globe, best eaten if shared.”

— Spring Bay Hotel official site (Eat page)

The takeaway: the menu is more diverse than a typical country pub, yet still delivers reliable classics. Travellers wanting something beyond schnitzel will find Thai, Mediterranean and Asian options alongside the parmigiana. For comparison, our review of Deloraine Hotel covers a similar regional pub menu in Tasmania.

The bottom line: Seasonal rotation keeps the menu interesting, but the core pub staples are always available. Plan for the limited dinner window, especially in winter.

Spring Bay Hotel reviews

On TripAdvisor, Spring Bay Hotel holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating from roughly 57 reviews. It ranks number 1 of 1 small hotels in Triabunna (TripAdvisor Norwegian). The hotel is also listed on the Spring Beach vacation page as a notable nearby accommodation and dining option (TripAdvisor Spring Beach).

What do recent guests say about Spring Bay Hotel?

Guest feedback consistently highlights friendly, helpful staff. One TripAdvisor reviewer wrote in Thai: “We went for dinner at the Spring Bay Hotel; the waitress was lovely, very kind and helpful” (TripAdvisor Thai). A separate Norwegian-language review described it as “a great spot for a meal and a drink – classic Australian pub atmosphere with reasonably priced meals” (TripAdvisor Norwegian – Spring Beach).

“We camped for free nearby, and this place is a great spot for a meal and a drink. Classic Australian pub atmosphere with reasonably priced meals.”

— Donald P, TripAdvisor reviewer (TripAdvisor Norwegian – Spring Beach)

Not all reviews are uniformly positive. A January 2016 Thai-language review described a mixed experience with chicken Kiev and parmigiana, criticising execution while acknowledging the polite waitstaff (TripAdvisor Thai). Because only one review raised that point, it should not be generalised, but it suggests that execution on classic dishes can vary.

“We went for dinner at the Spring Bay Hotel; the waitress was lovely, very kind and helpful.”

— Anonymous TripAdvisor reviewer (Thai language, January 2016) (TripAdvisor Thai)

The pattern: Service is repeatedly praised. The food draws a split: the modern small plates satisfy adventurous eaters, but classic pub dishes sometimes divide opinion.

Spring Bay Hotel prices

No current menu prices are published on the official site, so exact costs for individual dishes are not available from the sources we reviewed. The TripAdvisor Thai listing suggests a low budget-friendly range for standard rooms (TripAdvisor Thai), but conversion and currency details are unclear. The hotel accepts direct booking inquiries via its own website (springbayhotel.com.au).

Spring Bay Hotel menu and prices

The lack of published prices represents a gap for researchers. However, the hotel’s page does list a children’s menu and dessert options, suggesting a mid-range price bracket typical of Tasmanian regional pubs. For accurate costs, contacting the hotel directly is the best approach. You might also check our review of Crown Hotel Home Hill for a comparable regional pub price structure.

Spring Bay Hotel accommodation rates

Room prices appear to be budget-friendly according to TripAdvisor’s indicator, but we cannot confirm specific nightly rates. The hotel website invites direct booking inquiries, and no third-party booking platform rates were verified in our research.

The trade-off: The lack of transparent pricing adds friction for research-stage travellers. However, the hotel’s direct-communication model suggests a personalised approach to booking.