Otira Stagecoach Hotel

I read the mixed reviews so I was a bit worried but I’m not sure who doesn’t love this place. It was such a unique and beautiful experience. The place is a museum, the room was very comfortable and clean, and the owner was very friendly and sweet. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations and his patience with me explaining the place and the art/furniture throughout the hotel. I especially enjoyed the fireplace in the lobby, where I could drink my tea and relax after a long day of hiking in the region. For dinner I went to a different place, about 10km south of this place so I can’t comment on the food.

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We have stayed before last time in NZ, and as it was on our route this time we just had to stay again - our favourite querky hotel and again it did not disappoint. Tash our host was very helpful and friendly which added to the experience

Oddly excellent all round, probably not for everyone but it has to be seen and tried.

Ein mit viel Sammlerherz und Liebe eingerichtetes Museumshotel, was einen in die Zeit um 1920 zurückversetzt. Trotz diesen Anscheins war am Komfort kein Abstrich. Es wurden Möglichkeiten geboten, sich zum Frühstück Heißgetränke zu machen, als auch Frühstückscerealien waren vorhanden.

Das Hotel liegt neben der Zugstrecke über den Arthur-Pass und da war des nachts mit einigen Zügen ne Menge Unruhe durch die vielen Lokomotiven an jedem Zug.

Interesting place to stay. Lots to see.

Walls were very thin so the noise in the bedrooms from the road ,train track and other guests was a little much at times but still a cool place to stay.

The quirkiness

Very sadly needing extensive maintenance on the outside.

Unusual setting and certainly different

Food was basic and bathrooms left a little to be desired

The Otira Stagecoach Hotel is an eccentric accommodation. The ground floor is a museum with everything from an old player piano to old relics from stagecoach days. There are beautiful antiques throughout the bedrooms. Lester and his staff are welcoming and accommodating.

The hotel is most definitely shabby chic. It is a convenient stop between the east and the west but it sits beside the train tracks which means train noise. Unfortunately we had concern about cleanliness especially in the kitchen.

A very quirky hotel with great staff. A must see if you are in the area. Great food

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Character and history, helpful staff

No issues.