The Dragonfly Inn
Highlights
- Experience cosy comfort in ten uniquely styled rooms within a heritage-listed Victorian mansion in West Launceston.
- Relax in peaceful grounds while being just a short drive from iconic Cataract Gorge and Launceston CBD.
- Enjoy a hearty breakfast basket prepared in the grand dining room, perfect for starting your day right.
- Unwind in rooms featuring private en-suites and reverse-cycle heating, ensuring a warm and welcoming stay.
The Dragonfly Inn features ten uniquely styled rooms set in a heritage-listed Victorian mansion, enveloped in peaceful grounds in the hills of West Launceston, Tasmania. They are all about providing a top-quality, warm and welcoming stay to remember. Located near the iconic Cataract Gorge and less than a 5-minute drive from the Launceston CBD, The Dragonfly Inn invites you to relax and enjoy.
Each guest room features private en-suite bathrooms and sitting area, reverse-cycle heating and cooling. A hearty breakfast basket is provided to be prepared and enjoyed in the grand dining room downstairs.
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Accreditations
- National Trust
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Rainbow Tasmania Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Current offers
A winter heritage stay to remember
Settle into a warm winter stay at one of 10 unique guest rooms in our heritage-listed Victorian mansion. Opt-in to our exclusive Off Season offer to upgrade your stay and receive a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival, two cosy bathrobes for added comfort and an indulgent 12pm checkout.
Nestled between Cataract Gorge and Launceston city, the Dragonfly Inn makes a truly memorable cool-season city stay. Minimum two nights.
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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