The Railway Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (519 reviews)
27-35 Driffield St , Queenstown , au

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Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Pets allowed
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Japanese garden
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean accommodations
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Noisy environment
Cramped rooms
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.74
Some guests mentioned cleanliness positively, while others pointed out issues with the rooms.
Service
7.21
Friendly staff were noted, although some experiences were lacking in attentiveness.
Location
7.75
Several reviews highlighted the good location close to amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
6.2
Mixed experiences with room quality, some found them cramped or poorly maintained.
Amenities
6.23
Limited amenities reported, common complaints about shared bathrooms and basic breakfast.
Value for Money
7.69
Many guests felt it was a good budget option, considering the pricing relative to offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Numerous compliments regarding food quality, especially the meals prepared by the chef.
Overall Experience
6.71
Guests had a variety of experiences, overall enjoyed stay but noted significant shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:28

Property Description

Charming Accommodation
Experience 3-star comfort in the beautiful setting of Queenstown at The Railway Hotel. With a garden and a cozy bar, your stay will be both relaxing and enjoyable.

Cozy Room Amenities
Each room at The Railway Hotel is thoughtfully equipped with a kettle, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for all guests.

Convenient Location
Situated just 164 km from Burnie Wynyard Airport, The Railway Hotel offers easy access for travelers looking to explore the picturesque town of Queenstown.

Book your stay at The Railway Hotel and enjoy a delightful blend of comfort and convenience during your visit to Queenstown.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 519 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.74
Service: 7.21
Location: 7.75
Room Quality: 6.2
Amenities: 6.23
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 6.71
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michele • couple • au
10
Pros:

Needs a table or somewhere to put your luggage

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Nardelli • couple • au
1
Pros:

Everything's

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and so accommodating, we were running late and they gave us a couple of late check-in options. The room had been prepared, it was sooo lovely and warm and cozy. The bed was really comfortable. And dinner in the bistro was 👍👌

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Darryl • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Good location for local attractions

Cons:

Windows blinds are not totally private when closed. The shower drain ran too slow, so had to turn shower flow down to very slow so the bathroom didn't flood.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Really enjoyed our stay at this place. Location is excellent being able to see the historic trains pass by right out the front. Room was very comfortable and heater works well for the room size. It's definitely recommended to stay in this town for 2 full days if you enjoy looking around and learning about the history of Queenstown. The food, staff and service at the bistro was excellent and we ate dinner there both nights. Prices are great and their chef knows what they are doing 👌

Cons:

Some plates and bowls would be a great addition considering there is a microwave provided but nothing to put food in for heating up or reheating. No exhaust fan in the bathroom makes for a damp environment and cleanliness overall needs to be improved.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • au
6
Accommodation was up to par for the price.
Pros:

Breakfast not available at this hotel, however, it was only a short walk to a very good cafe which serves breakfast. Good central location. Accommodation mostly up to expectation.

Cons:

The unit I was allocated was right on the road and a bit noisy. Also unit required some maintainance - smoke detector was hanging open and battery had been removed. Hand basin was leaking and the bucket underneath was overflowing.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • au
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Andri • couple • id
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Ottavia • couple • au
7
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • au
4
Price says it all
Pros:

Bed was comfortable and water was hot

Cons:

No room servicing over the 2 nights
Dirty crockery. Only one of everything when the room was set up for 2
Shower flooded
Bathroom basin leaked
Smoke alarm without a battery
Paper thin walls

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Mina • couple • au
8
Great value for money !
Pros:

Very basic but clean and comfortable

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • au
7
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
9
Will definitely stay here when next travelling for work
Pros:

The staff where excellent, the food in the restaurant was outstanding (highly recommend the chicken and corn soup).

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Masante • couple • au
3
Es un hotel adentro de un pub, demasiado ruidoso.
Pros:

La habitación no estaba tan mal como en la foto

Cons:

Durante nuestra estadía hubo fiesta en el bar y de noche se escuchaba todo, fue como tener una habitación adentro de un pub. Malísima estrategia de armado para un hotel.
Además durante la noche que estuvimos a las 5:30 am se estalló un vidrio despertando a todas las personas que dormíamos. Intenté hablar con alguien que me dijeron era el dueño y pareció importarle poco la situación. Una mala estadía.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • nz
8
Excellent value for money
Pros:

Good convenient location, and an excellent price. Good meals in the attached pub, and was made to feel very welcome, even though I was late arriving.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Katerina • couple • au
1
Couldn’t get out of there fast enough.
Pros:

N/a

Cons:

The room we were supposed to stay in was occupied by someone else.
The place was untidy and dirty. The staff were smoking in front of our room and we were breathing cigarette smoke all night. The doors were slammed every time they were closed. I have cancelled the second night and got a refund in cash. The eftpos machine didn’t work.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Dori • couple • au
8
Good for a budget stay
Pros:

Comfortable beds, good location for walking, share bath(s) were well maintained. Friendly staff

Cons:

Saturday evening pub noise went on past midnight.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • fr
6
Pros:

Proximity with the city, nice restaurant good staff

Cons:

Dirty kettle, smell of sweat in the toilets, size of the walls you can hear everything

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
8
Comfy bed good feed
Pros:

Just perfect for a bike trip

Cons:

Not much

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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11325 • couple • nz
6
Good for a short stay
Pros:

Good for a short stay in Queenstown. The rooms are attached to a pub & restaurant. Great bathroom facilities (strong shower).

Cons:

Cramped rooms with poor soundproofing, could hear all the water pipes throughout the rooms. Limited facilities (there is a microwave in the sheltered outdoors shared space)

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee