Golden Cross Hotel

Hotels
6.4 (78 reviews)
44 Rosemont Road Golden Cross Hotel , Waihi , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quiet location
Spacious kitchen
Clean rooms
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Dirty common areas
Creaky stairs
Cramped rooms
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
4.6
Multiple reviews mention dirtiness and outdated conditions.
Service
7.6
Standard service quality for a hotel of this rating.
Location
8.6
Centrally located with easy access as noted in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6.6
Some rooms praised for comfort but others criticized for being cramped.
Amenities
5.6
Limited amenities and outdated facilities noted by guests.
Value for Money
6.6
Perceived as fair depending on the cleanliness and amenities.
Food and Beverage
4.6
Expired items noted, resulting in dissatisfaction.
Overall Experience
7
Mixed sentiments leading to an equal overall experience to the rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 03:31

Property Description

Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience with a flat-screen TV in every room and free WiFi throughout the property.

Shared Spaces
Relax in our shared kitchen and lounge areas, perfect for socializing and meeting other guests.

Concierge Services
Let us take care of your stay with room service and personalized tour arrangements for a memorable experience.

Book your stay at Golden Cross Hotel in Waihi for a relaxing getaway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 78 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.6
Service: 7.6
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 5.6
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 4.6
Overall Experience: 7
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Damien solo_traveller fr
7
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Tsvetanka couple bg
8
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Shane solo_traveller nz
1
Pros:

Nothing went well

Cons:

I turned up there to the reception no one
Was there and I rang the bell a few times still
No one so I left and found other accommodation
Not a way to run a hotel.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Teresa couple de
4
Cons:

There were no locks or anything on the windows, which made us worry about our belongings, so we didn’t feel comfortable leaving the room for too long.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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chloe couple nz
8
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller nz
6
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller nz
6
2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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HowieN solo_traveller nz
8
Great Budget Stay
Pros:

The quiet and peaceful interior. It's funny, I xould hear the traffic bit it didn't push in on my surroundings...pretty good being upstairs I guess. Lots of room in the kitchen to do a bit of cooking and study too

Cons:

I didn't find a plug to wash dishes but it could've been misplaced and while studying downstairs the fridge was running a lot, making the motor noise. Might need to put water in there to help slow the motor operation down. It only disrupted my study a wee bit....

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Sandrine extended_group pf
7
Vraiment en depannage
Pros:

La literie et le calme

Cons:

La vétusté de l'établissement et les sanitaires communs

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Lijozlj extended_group nz
8
Pros:

Cleanliness

Cons:

Old building

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Jayden couple nz
7
2025-12-23 via Nuitee
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HowieN solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

The hotel was a classic pub with NO PUB NOISE. Very quaint and old school. Loved it.

Cons:

Creaky stairs and lifeless kitchen area, no company to talk to.

2025-11-26 via Nuitee
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Shona family_with_children nz
3
Do not recommend.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was cramped and not clean. There was stains on the valance of the double bed(I don’t even want to think what it was) there was dust and bugs in the cutlery draw. The coffee sachets and milk sachets were expired so lumps fell out of the milk sachets and the coffee looked like dried up coal(iv stayed enough accommodation facilities to know what that particular coffee brand should look like), I went down to the shared facilities to see if the milk and coffee was better but no was the same lumpy expired crap.The entrance front and back were unwelcoming old dusty and dirty. The eftpos wasn’t working on arrival. The back entrance was a steep narrow staircase with zero lighting at night so pitch black into a dark weed overgrown parking lot below was unnerving when we had to go get coffee and milk at night. Wouldn’t recommend this place if you don’t handle stairs well as my husband who’s awaiting a hip replacement struggled with the narrow steep stairs.

2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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Adelino couple nz
4
2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple nl
5
Pros:

Lekker makkelijk aan te rijden. We zijn op weg naar Rotorua en dit hotel ligt op de route. We sliepen op zachte waterbedden. Hobbelde wel wat, maar toch redelijk geslapen.

Cons:

Erg gehorig, keuken smerig sanitair redelijk schoon. Moest s ochtend wel door veel mensen gebruikt worden. Maar 1 redelijke wasbak.

2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller nz
8
2025-10-24 via Nuitee
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Chao Jung couple nz
9
2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller nz
5
A comfortable night in a valuable Waihi asset.
Pros:

The room was a little cramped but suitable for purpose with a warm and comfortable bed. The room was quiet and even though the hotel is situated on a busy corner the traffic noise was not excessive. I was also given permission to use the reception area to provide secure, inside storage for my bicycle overnight and this was much appreciated as the cycle lock was giving trouble at the time.

Cons:

I would have liked to see up-graded showering facilities in the bathroom.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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McKenzie solo_traveller nz
10
Please refer to my previous rating as I stayed for 2 days.
Pros:

Please refer to my previous rating as I stayed for 2 days.

Cons:

Please refer to my previous rating as I stayed for 2 days.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Haramain Travel & Tours couple nz
5
2025-09-03 via Nuitee