The Royal Hotel

Name: The Royal Hotel
Address: 22 Revens St, Featherston, 5710, Featherston, NZ

Location: 22 Revens St, Featherston, 5710, Featherston, NZ

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Stunning Views from the Terrace
Enjoy breathtaking views from the terrace of The Royal Hotel, offering a serene escape for guests to unwind and relax.

Culinary Delights at The Royal Hotel
Indulge in Modern European cuisine at our restaurant, accompanied by a stylish bar/lounge setting. For a quick bite or coffee, visit our cozy coffee shop/cafe.

Comfort and Convenience at Your Fingertips
With 11 well-appointed guest rooms featuring flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, and luxurious bathroom amenities, we ensure a comfortable stay. Take advantage of our laundry facilities, safe deposit box, and free onsite parking for a hassle-free experience.

Book your stay at The Royal Hotel in Featherston for a memorable and relaxing getaway.

Important Information

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The restaurant hours are 11 AM-9 PM on Monday and Wednesday-Friday. Restaurant hours are 9 AM-10 PM Saturday-Sunday. Reception hours are 11 AM-8 PM on Monday and Wednesday-Friday. Reception hours are 9 AM-8 PM Saturday-Sunday. The reception is closed on Tuesdays.

Amenities & Facilities

Free WiFi
Terrace
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Free self parking

Rooms Available

Twin Studio with Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds
Individually decorated room

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, bathrobes, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Fan
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
King Studio Ensuite with Clawfoot Bath

1 King Bed
Individually decorated room

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
Queen Studio with Shared Bathroom

1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, bathrobes, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Fan
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
Queen Studio Ensuite with Clawfoot Bath

1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
Queen Studio Ensuite with Shower

1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, and shower or a hydromassage showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
Queen Studio Ensuite with 2 Singles

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Individually decorated room

Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and hydromassage showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
King Studio Ensuite with Shower

1 King Bed
Individually decorated room

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and shower or hydromassage showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap

Guest Reviews

Blair (10/5): - We stayed for two nights. Cosy room, with everything we could have needed. The decor throughout the building was lovely. The food from the kitchen was outstanding, we tried the breakfast and dinner menus - great quality food - yum! Special call out to Debs in the bar/restaurant waiting team, thank you for the wonderful service and your cheerful manner - you were the highlight of our stay :)
Winnie (8/5): - Very quirky hotel, wonderful stay with great staff.
Melissa (10/5): - Nicely appointed room. Beautiful building. Perfect for our overnighted.
Peter (10/5): - Beautiful decor
C (8/5): Steampunk Chic - The renovated rooms in this hotel are super lux and have a bit of a steampunk vibe to them, with dark jewel tones, many clocks, and copper piping in the spacious bathroom. TV, fridge, claw foot bathtub, options for heating and a fan for cooling, and a sumptuous velvet duvet made the overnight stay super relaxing. Had a three course meal at Brac and Bow downstairs that did not disappoint. Staying here was a treat.
Jillian (8/5): Will be back! - We will definitely be back and planning to return with friends. The only low point was a very busy restaurant so food took a while one evening- however it was good food!!! And advise not to try for an early night if there’s s wedding at the venue! Felt like the band was in the room- however- it was good music!!!!
Mary (10/5): - The Royal is just wonderful!
Verified traveler (8/5): - A beautiful property with well turned out rooms. A lovely restaurant and bar, only the opening days were a little usual
Verified traveler (10/5): - Loved the quirky themeing. Staff were excellent. Small but adequate room.
Verified traveler (10/5): - I loved the thematic decor of the piriraku room, so quaint, finished to a high standard, beautiful architectural features with the modern conveniences. I stayed in the hotel on my own (no reception overnight and no other guests). I did have a contact number (should I need it) and I certainly did not feel unsafe, it just wasn't what I had expected or experienced before. However, I would definitely recommend and stay again.
JULIE (10/5): Treat yourself ! - We enjoyed a fabulous birthday weekend in the Wairapara - the refurbished Royal Hotel was the perfect place to base ourselves for two nights. It was quirky, cosy and welcoming - we loved the decor, the sense of history and the good range of dining options. The only disappointment was that we did not meet the famous dogs - maybe next year.
B A (10/5): Consider this after day in Martinborough - Amazing place to stay in somewhat unexpected spot.great rooms.food was superb.a great overnight stay.consider this after day in martinborough
Verified traveler (10/5): - Absolutly beautiful from the rooms to the bar and food. Highly recommend
Verified traveler (10/5): - The New Zealand steam punk theme was very cool. Parking is a bit restricted and the restaurant/bar is very good but very busy (which is a symptom of the good thing). So make sure you book a table very early.
Li (8/5): Happy stay. - Good atmosphere and clean. The only thing is the room is just tooooo small.
Verified traveler (8/5): - The decor which was quirky, beautifully done, comfortable and charming. Our room and ensuite was incredibly clean, something which was really appreciated. Great food at the restaurant Brac and Bow, where we enjoyed one of the best meals we've eaten in a long time. Only quibble was the lack of human interaction when checking in and checking out. But that's just a personal preference. Lovely establishment and I'd can't wait go to back for another visit.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Restyled old pub. Front rooms a bit noisy. Decor is 'interesting' by the time you unload all the cushions off the bed, hardly any space to step around the bed. Mats on the floor make for a slip and trip risk - and get caught under the door to the room.
Verified traveler (10/5): - It was like stepping back in time the decor was amazing. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The neals we had in the restaurant were fantastic
Verified traveler (10/5): - Unique decor and attentive manager - superb dinner was had!
Verified traveler (10/5): - The hosts were absolutely amazing, the service great and the food was excellent. The rooms were a huge surprise, chic and beautifully decorated. If you have not been there yet, make the effort, well worth it.
Bradley (10/5): Overnighter - Beautifully restored hotel, both in the downstairs bar area as well as the rooms. We booked very last minute and think got the last room which was pretty small. That said it was beautifully appointed, clean and comfy and was perfect for retiring too after dinner downstairs. Shared bathrooms were always clean and again, beautifully restored.
Verified traveler (10/5): 10/10 - Wonderful refurbishment done to a high quality. A wonderful business or couples hotel choice for the Wairapapa. The property has an on-site bar and restaurant which has also been recently re-done.
Christine (8/5): - Amazing place, no where to put luggage. Dine in the bar/dining room food was really good. Would stay there again
Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent service.and unique hotel. It is one of a kind.
C H (8/5): - Such a cool design and decor throughout the building! We stayed in the double with a shared bathroom, it was small but was perfect as we were just staying the night post a wedding in Martinborough. Comfy bed and great shower! We were very grateful we were able to check in early and get ready as we had driven down from Auckland.
Verified traveler (4/5): - The check in was late. There was no food at the hotel and in the morning no hot water Good points the bed was comfy
Verified traveler (6/5): - Checking in was a shocking experience!! We had a wedding to get to so was on a deadline and there was nobody to check us in even when they knew we were arriving. Eventually got sorted and got an upgraded room to compensate which was very much appreciated. The decor and furnishings were top notch!
Verified traveler (10/5): - a lovely hotel rooms were well set up great rooms great theme
Verified traveler (10/5): - Awesome little hotel, that has been done up to reflect an oldie worldie vibe with a touch of steam punk thrown in. What’s that ? Well a nod to the era that on paper invented fantastical machines. Time machines, flying machines. A look to the possible future from the past. Delightful and clean as a whistle and fun. Great location for wineries, rail trips to Wellington and the bike trail over the Rimutukas.
Verified traveler (8/5): - It was certainly uniquely enjoyable. Shower difficult for seniors. No clothes hanging facility. Apart from that, lovely comfy bed. Enjoyable meal. Close to where we wanted to be.
Verified traveler (6/5): Comfortable bed but strange set up! - The room was querky, as you see from the photos, individually decorated. The bed was comfortable. But there was nowhere to put things, nowhere to unpack any clothes to and only the floor for suitcases. The hotel shuts on Monday and Tuesday (we were staying over these days) so there was no room service on those days, so if you ran out of tea etc. Tough! There was no information in the room for local or tourist things. Very much left to yourself there.
Verified traveler (8/5): - The Royal Hotel is a historic hotel that has been fabulously renovated. The whole building is a treat to be in, with a fun steampunk theme. The rooms, bathrooms, bar & restaurant are all furnished very beautifully which was a joy to experience. Our room was No. 2 and was with a shared bathroom. The bed was very comfortable with gorgeous sheets and the shared bathroom was really lovely. One thing to note is that the room we booked was VERY SMALL. As in absolutely tiny- room for the bed, one bedside table and a fan. We were riding the Remutaka Rail Trail and had a bit of gear with us & it was quite a squeeze. The other thing to note is as a historic hotel, they don’t have air conditioning and it was very hot. A fan was provided for this. On our our way out the next day, we had a peek into the other rooms and it looks like the rooms with their own bathrooms were much larger and included kitchen facilities. I would recommend paying that bit extra for the larger room. The staff here are absolutely lovely and we had a wonderful stay. I would love to go back and stay in the larger rooms because it’s a very unique and special place!
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Verified traveler (8/5): - Large newly renovated rooms. Clean and classy, though a little over priced.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautifully renovated hotel, full of personality. On the main road. Lots of parking. Huge bath. Very comfortable bed.
Ellie (10/5): - This is not just a hotel, this is a living museum. Intertwined with decadent art, lavish antiques and a serious eye for detail- this hotel was beyond any hotel. A historical site from the late 1800's, this hotel underwent a deep rennovation in 2017 to manifest the most elegant steam punk-esque, victorian inspired venue; while simultaneously bringing out the rich history of the area and culture. From the outside it appears to be "an old hotel", but once you walk in you will be engulfed in the magnificence of fine art, collectibles, antiques and charming customer service. I booked a reservation with my partner here assuming the photos were too good to be true. To our surprise, the photos did not do this place any justice. This encouraged me to do some digging on the history of the hotel. (it's worth a google!) From check in to check out, every single thing went as smoothly as can be imagined. My partner and I dined in the restaurant downstairs and satisfied our hunger on a marvelous cheeseboard with local bread, fish and chips, a hearty steak, and local wines. (compliments to the lady chef who obviously took a great deal of pride in her culinary arts. ) Our room was G. Dower's room, which had a stunning claw foot bath tub, tasteful toiletries, every amenity we could have wanted in a meticulously clean and well cared for room. Unfortunately, I've run out of character space. See a full review on Google or Trip Advisor.
Verified traveler (8/5): - The revamp steam punk style is wonderful especially the bathrooms
J (8/5): - Decor was AMAZING! Beautifully refurbed. So many things to take in. Steam-punk glam everywhere. Food was also excellent. Staff are trying but they fell short - poorly informed - slow service in bar. Couldn’t provide current wine list - most beers Not available but.... be patient and it is well worth a visit 🛄
Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely room, cosy, lots of character. Claw foot bath is great!
Verified traveler (8/5): - The aesthetic is very cool, bed is very comfy and staff are friendly and welcoming
Verified traveler (8/5): - Nice rooms great relaxed place to watch the footie.
Gary (6/5): A town changing - We booked a one night stay in queen room. This place has had a huge overhaul on the inside. Was surprised that we couldn’t check in until 5pm. When we arrived a not on door. At family function won’t be open to 5.30. Interesting start. Checked in 5.40. Not a real friendly welcome but got keys and went upstairs. Very surprised. Very well decorated Victorian style. Clearly money spent, looked great, but. No wardrobe to hang anything. Room only 9m2 so hard to fit two suitcases. Bathroom very well tiled and set out but as there was only pedestal basin, nowhere to put makeup and toilet bags other than on floor. Then down to bar for drinks and meal. WoW. Great transformation. Very cool. Friendly staff very attentive. Bar area again Victorian theme. Awesome. Then the meal. Couldn’t be happier. Excellent service and food was outstanding. After dinner we night cap off to bed. Just fix up a few things in room for storage and it’s sorted
Verified traveler (10/5): - Loved the steampunk theme. Really impressed. A must stay for just how great the interior is. Never knew the old Royal Hotel had been renovated and been done so well. Also Featherston has some cool little antique, book and food shops but some are only open on certain days so check when they open
Aileen (10/5): QUEEN FOR A DAY - As you step up to top of the stairs, you are hit with a sense of difference, hallways you only see in the movies....then entering the King Tawhio room was like a complete walk back in luxurious Victorian time!!! With some added interest for the "In Tune" on the West Wing....
Verified traveler (8/5): Excellent stay - The rooms are beautifully decorated, the soft furnishings are all high quality, the location is great, staff friendly - oh and we recived a free ugrade for the birthday boy!!
Verified traveler (2/5): - There was no one at the reception to welcome guests.
Bob (10/5): Nice hotel in a small country town - This is a magnificent restoration of a traditional country hotel. The choice of fittings colour fabrics and furniture is brilliant-even to historical items cleverly displayed to add authenticity to the period.Our room was very inviting with modern,though in keeping bathroom fittings and a very comfortable bed. Definitely the place to stay while exploring the lovely Wairarapa.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Awesome ambience and style - rooms are interesting/comfortable/quirky/brilliant.
Adele (10/5): - Great place to stay, we loved the steam punk theme. Food was awesome.
Verified traveler (8/5): Relaxing and great food - Our weekend was great at the Hotel, and the restaurant was also really good! food and people overall great experience!