Otira Stagecoach Hotel

Hotels
8 (534 reviews)
6435 Otira Highway , Otira , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Unique decor
Friendly staff
Interesting experience
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Stuffy rooms
Need for repairs

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Some reviews indicate cleanliness issues and the need for a thorough clean.
Service
9
Staff were friendly and welcoming.
Location
8
Great location close to Arthurs Pass for activities.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms could use a freshen up and were described as stuffy.
Amenities
8.5
Unique amenities like a massage chair and sauna enhanced the experience.
Value for Money
8
Decent value for the unique and quirky experience offered.
Food and Beverage
8
Coffee/tea and cereal bar provided positive feedback.
Overall Experience
8
Quirky and unique experience that many guests appreciated.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:12

Property Description

Step back in time at Otira Stagecoach Hotel. Built in 1865 and restored in 1902, this historic gem in Arthur's Pass National Park offers a unique experience with antiques and stagecoaches.

Antique-Filled Rooms with Mountain Views. Each room features restored furniture, high beds, radios, and tall windows. Guests can enjoy stunning views of snow-capped mountains right from their windows.

Cozy Bar, Games, and Restaurant. Unwind at the licensed bar, have fun with games, and savor delicious evening meals at the on-site restaurant.

Experience a blend of history and comfort at Otira Stagecoach Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public 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

8
Based on 534 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 8
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
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Beatrice • couple • ch
3
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • ca
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • au
10
Amazing hotel showcasing its history and ecleptic memorabilia.
Pros:

An amazing collection of ecliptic memorabilia showcasing the history of this historic hotel and town. Everywhere you look there is something different to enjoy. The staff were friendly, informative and rightly proud of their town. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were available in the dining room infront of a copy open fireplace. The rooms were comfortable and clean with an upstairs guest lounge with complementary tea, coffee and cereals along with an amazing massage chair for relaxing at the end of the day. Only a short drive from Arthur's Pass it is highly recommended for anyone looking for something a little different.

Cons:

Liked everything.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • nz
8
Quirky hotel and stay
Pros:

Great historic hotel. Room was beautifully decorated for its era. So quirky and filled with history. Hostess was awesome.

Cons:

All good.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Andre • couple • fr
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Chesley • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Bev • couple • gb
5
Don’t stay here, stop for coffee and then keep going
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Almost everything, the decor was eclectic lots of taxidermy and old fittings.
The bin in our bedroom had not been emptied from the previous guests. There was old toothbrush in the shower, dead flies on the window sill, the sheets were questionable as to whether they were clean and the bed was uncomfortable.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • au
9
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
8
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Jean-François • solo_traveller • be
10
Magnifique
Pros:

Les gens sont extraordinaires !

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Marvin • couple • ee
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
פרטוק • solo_traveller • il
10
ממליץ בחום מקום מדהים
Pros:

מקום מדהים בעל בית שדואג לכול
החל מארוחות במחיר הוגן והסברים על האיזור
פשוט מדהים

Cons:

אין קרבה למסעדות ובתי קפה
אבל המקום נותן מענה מלא

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
A must-see stopover that you won’t regret.
Pros:

The decor was eclectic and highly entertaining. A real destination stopover with historic landmarks all around and incredible staff who make you feel so welcome. Food was excellent, especially west coast whitebait. A perfect stop for anyone curious about the old west coast or old school kiwiana.

Choice stop.

Cons:

Only stayed one night.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • de
9
Pros:

Großartige Lage am Arthur's Pass. Nettes Restsurant mit offenem Kamin. Wi haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Ayhan • couple • de
7
Cons:

Heizer hat mir nicht gefallen

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • es
8
Un hotel singular
Pros:

La ambientación es muy distinta y realmente se siente como un museo. Los baños, aunque compartidos, están limpios y son muy amplios. Camas cómodas.

Cons:

El desayuno algo escaso, cuando llegamos no quedaba casi de nada.
Solicitamos hacer el check in algo más tarde porque tuvimos un problema con el coche y ni siquiera nos respondieron, al final llegamos agobiadisimos por la hora y estaban ahí, habían leído nuestro email pero no nos habían respondido.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • au
7
It’s quaint, strange, weird & so different. Was an experience.
Pros:

Loved the old style & its location. And Lester who ran the place was legend.

Cons:

It’s quaint & a bit strange.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Jon • couple • nz
7
A refreshing change and a cool revival to a formerly deserted town.
Pros:

It’s eccentricity. Doing something different in a homogenised world!

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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walter • couple • au
10
Quirky Kiwi Mountain Accommodation.
Pros:

This hotel was so quirky and interesting. Lester The owner was so welcoming and has a great sense of humour
We loved arriving in the evening with a fire going, lots of conversation in the dining area.

The food was hearty and the wine most welcome !

Our bedroom was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast cereal , tea, instant coffee and Milo were available.
It felt as if we were in a movie set for a turn of the century movie.

Cons:

Loved everything. Don’t expect flash it’s a down to earth experience

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • au
6
Pros:

The period setting, and getting to chat with the owner ,(we had a lot in common)

Cons:

Little to dislike

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee