More about hotels in Kingborough
Kingborough accommodation stretches from the mainland south of Hobart to Bruny Island. Choose which side of the ferry crossing you want to sleep on before comparing rooms. A Kettering suite can suit an overnight stop near the departure point, while an Adventure Bay apartment gives you time on Bruny after the day visitors leave.
Stay on the mainland or cross to Bruny Island
Kingston and Blackmans Bay offer mainland bases south of Hobart. Further along the Channel, Kettering is the departure point for the vehicle ferry to Bruny Island. Staying there suits travellers who want a mainland night before or after an island visit.
On Bruny, Adventure Bay is a separate drive from the ferry's arrival point at Roberts Point. An island stay can make sense when you have several activities planned there, because returning to a mainland hotel means another crossing. Allow for both the ferry and the island road journey when comparing locations.
A marina-view suite at Kettering
The Cove Kettering offers four suites, each described with a private balcony overlooking the marina. The suites have air conditioning, underfloor heating, a walk-in shower and a coffee pod machine, with included occupancy for two adults.
This is a room-based choice for a couple rather than a multi-bedroom cottage for a larger group. A Kettering address also keeps you on the mainland, so it can work with a wider southern Tasmania itinerary without an island crossing on the day you leave the accommodation.
An apartment at Adventure Bay
43 Degrees Bruny Island is at Adventure Bay on Bruny Island and offers adults-only accommodation. Each room has a queen bed, with no additional beds available because of the layouts. It suits a couple seeking a garden setting near the beach.
The Studio Spa Apartment has a corner spa bath with a handheld shower in the bath. The larger Spa Suite Apartment has a freestanding spa bath and a separate shower cubicle. That is a practical difference if stepping into a bath to shower is unsuitable for you.
Both styles have a kitchenette with a small fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster and sandwich press, plus a private deck with a barbecue. Bring the supplies you want for your stay; the operator notes that Adventure Bay has limited food-shopping options. The kitchenette equipment suits breakfasts and simple meals.
Plan the crossing as part of the stay
The vehicle ferry runs between Kettering and Roberts Point on Bruny Island, with a crossing of about twenty minutes. Check the current timetable before setting out and leave room for waiting and onward driving. Coordinate your accommodation arrival with that journey, especially when travelling to Adventure Bay rather than staying near the northern ferry terminal.
