The Hobart Qantas Club has long fallen short of expectations, and the terminal itself isn't much better. The good news is that Hobart's terminal upgrade is now in full swing after being just around the corner for years, and with that comes a brand new Qantas Lounge for Hobart.
As construction continues, the Qantas Club has been reduced to a grab-and-go pop-up in a repurposed corner of the terminal. Forget lounge amenities and seating, because what's on offer now is essentially a fridge next to the public bathroom.
The new Hobart Qantas Club was previously set to open in late 2026, although Qantas has quietly updated its website to now show an early 2027 opening.
Here's a look at Hobart's temporary Qantas Club.
Who Funded This Review?
The writer enjoyed lounge access using his Qantas status. This review is not sponsored.
Location & Access
The Hobart Qantas Club pop-up is located airside, nearby Gates 8 and 9. You'll need to follow the temporary access corridor past Coal River Farm cafe, with the Qantas Lounge located next to the public bathroom.
As is usually the case, the Qantas Club is open to those who hold Qantas Gold status or above, selected partner airline loyalists, and Qantas Club members. As there is no Business Lounge, Qantas Business Class passengers departing Hobart also gain access.
It’s important to keep in mind that customers travelling with Jetstar or those holding single-entry passes can often be turned away, due to capacity restrictions in this tiny space.
Hobart’s Qantas Club opens one hour prior to each Qantas flight, until the last Qantas departure.
Lounge Overview
Calling this a "lounge" is generous. While the new Hobart Qantas Club is being built, Qantas has set up a grab-and-go pop-up in a repurposed section of the terminal.
The temporary space is more or less a fridge and a snack station. You can choose from pre-packaged sandwiches and cakes, yohgurt, fruit, slices and biscuits.
In terms of drinks, there is now no alcohol offered, but Qantas has retained the automatic coffee machine. The fridge contains water, juice and soft drink.
There's no seating, no bar, and none of the usual lounge trimmings. Eligible members can grab a light snack and drink, then find themselves a spot in the terminal to wait it out.
But given the alternative would be no lounge access at all during construction, it's hard to be too critical of Qantas for keeping something running.
Amenities
As this is a pop-up, there are zero amenities on offer at the Hobart Qantas Club.
Service & Staff
Qantas lounge attendants in Hobart are consistently friendly and manage the space as best they can. During my visit, the Qantas staff were super friendly and happy to explain the limited nature of the lounge, and seemed genuinely excited for the new space to open.
Realistically, it's quite hard to provide great service when all you have is an automatic coffee machine and a fridge. But I am thankful Qantas have kept staff on in this space who can assist with flight status, seat allocations, and in the event of a delay, just like any other lounge.
Summing Up: My Take
I will be the first to admit that I'm quite hard on Hobart Airport. Tasmanians have this amazing pride for their state, and I can't wait for the day that includes our capital airport too.
The Hobart Qantas Club was never a standout, and this temporary version doesn’t do much to raise expectations. But credit where it's due, Qantas is making a real effort to offer elite members something during the long-overdue upgrade. Plenty of airlines would simply shut up shop instead of bothering with a pop-up offering.
Here's hoping for a jaw-dropping glow-up sometime in 2027!
