Donalea Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (RIVER VIEW APARTMENT) | Living area
Executive lounge
TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
9 Crowthers Road, Castle Forbes Bay, TAS, 7116
  • Forest & Heritage Centre
    8 min drive
  • Cygnet Recreation Ground Dog Park
    30 min drive
  • Cygnet Library
    30 min drive

Room options

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (RIVER VIEW APARTMENT)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (SPA SUITE)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (WATERVIEW ROOM)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Castle Forbes Bay

Located in Castle Forbes Bay, Donalea Bed & Breakfast is a 5-minute drive from Port Huon Marina and 7 minutes from The Wooden Boat Centre. .This bed & breakfast is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Forest & Heritage Centre and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Platypus Walk Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • Forest & Heritage Centre - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Cygnet Market - 30 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Tahune Airwalk - 37 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Salamanca Place - 43 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal - 46 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cygnet Old Bank - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Red Velvet Lounge - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cinnamon and Cherry - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Cider - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pagan Cider - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Donalea Bed & Breakfast

Adults-only bed & breakfast in Castle Forbes Bay with free parking
Donalea Bed & Breakfast offers 2 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. This Castle Forbes Bay bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV
  • DVD player

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Donalea Bed & Breakfast Castle Forbes Bay
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Donalea Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, roomy, quality location with river views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We had a wonderful stay at Donalea and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a nice homely quiet place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The b&b was well equiped with everything we needed. The host were welcoming and friendly and the views across the river were wonderful. Thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Donalea. Second time there and it won't be our last. Attention to detail is first class. Breakfast was really well catered. Homemade preserves & breads, stewed fruits, yoghurt and a variety of cereals. Nothing too much trouble. Comfy bed, a view to wake up to and beautiful garden to roam. Can't rate high enough. Don and Leanne fabulous hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tameika

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country serenity at Donalea Bed and Breakfast
Amazing accommodation tucked away in a country atmosphere with water views. The accommodation was large with a seperate bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and loungeroom making the living space very comfortable. Although close to the road it was exremely quiet and serence. Very lean and well equipped accommodation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Josephine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice 2 bedroom unit!
Very nice unit, clean and cosy. The unit was very cold when we arrived in rain and after a long drive, it took a good 2-3 hour to warm up the entire unit, no heating in both rooms but the electric blanket was sufficient. A heater would be an improvement in the bathroom. All in all a good place especially for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific B & B
Terrific B & B, host's were very welcoming. Had the 2 bedroom suite, very cosy, beds were comfortable. Breakfast was nice with cereals, yogurts, fruit, toast, milk, etc. Heating worked very well during the cold period we had. All in all, a great location to discover the Huon district.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful stay
We had a lovely stay at Donalea bed and breakfast. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. Very comfortable room. Lounge room had a great supply of DVDs and books and Don had the fire going for us. Breakfast was great with fresh berries
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked at the last moment and weren’t really sure what we were getting but very pleasantly surprised, a lovely country cottage feeling with nice views of the garden and river. Everything you could want in the kitchen, big bathroom and comfortable lounge room. The beds were comfortable and best of all they had electric blankets.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was absolutely nothing we didn’t like. Best accommodation in Tasmania in our 19 days in the state. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

John, Launceston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were friendly, the place was beautiful with its gardens and location. Service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jespersen, Vasse West Australia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the best B&B in Australia as far as we are concerned - Facilities and service outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very friendly and warm while their breakfasts were absolutely delicious. The garden was also very inviting and well presented. We also found the residence was conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts, location was exceptional and the accommodation was perfect for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was like a home away from home. Comfortable and roomy. The property is like a botanical garden. My wife and I wished we could have spent more time to explore the property. The hosts Leanne and Don couldn’t have done anymore to welcome guests. Also the breakfast is something you need to try for yourself, even down to the home baked breads 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing place.
Overall very good. Pleasant place nice furniture and garden. quite friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, fabulous views, quiet, lovely owners. Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best b&b we have stayed in on our many trips to Tasmanian,Don and Leanne are the perfect hosts ,going well above what was expected of them to make our stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible,this is our second stay there and won’t be our last
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. The property was homely and welcoming. The choice of food was fantastic. It was convenient to local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming B&B
A very warm welcome from attentive hosts. Plentiful breakfast including home cooked muffins and cake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deepti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and spacious property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Brilliant experience
Amazing place. Wonderful hospitality, great facilities and attention to detail. Little extras were a lovely touch. As a person with a background in hospitality, it was wonderful to experience the same commitment to excellence that tried to deliver.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort