The Railway Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (511 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 511 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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Steve • solo_traveller • au
5
Pros:

breakfast n/a - location...well it was in Queenstown.

Cons:

Lighting and noise control from beer garden.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • solo_traveller • au
8
Ideal base to check out Queenstown
Pros:

Room was small but very clean and quiet.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Clive • couple • au
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • au
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Kerryn • solo_traveller • au
6
Ok but could do with a thorough clean
Pros:

Location was very good

Cons:

Bed linen was not up to standard- possibly had already been used? Pillowcases were dirty. Teaspoon had a hair stuck to it. Cobwebs. Stains on carpet.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • au
2
regrets. So many regrets.
Pros:

They offered a 'continental breakfast' for $15 pp... for cereal and toast? Be for real.

Cons:

I get that I was going for budget, but in hindsight; I should’ve just slept in my car. The designated smoking area for the pub is directly outside the rooms. When I arrived my window was open so smelled like an ashtray. While the room had the basics and the bed was comfy enough, a lamp wouldn’t go a stray? The only light source being a blaring fluro. That you had to get out of bed to switch off as the other fluro above the next was broken.
Having said that, if you’re ok with cigarette smoke, non stop noise and bugger all privacy, then sure, give this a go!

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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christine • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Location, cost
Bed was comfortable

Cons:

Smoking area outside my room
No fan, room was airless

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Felix • couple • au
5
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • au
5
Pros:

Good location and cheap rate.

Cons:

The room was very small with no fridge or chair or ability to use a microwave. That being said it was very cheap and you get what you pay for.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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John Zaitseff • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Doug • extended_group • au
5
Staff did their best but never again: stay elsewhere Stay elsewhere
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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MENG CIN • couple • au
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • au
9
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • couple • li
3
Unfortunately pretty dirty and it felt/ looked like we were sleeping in a ship container
Cons:

Unfortunately everything was pretty dirty, the toilet, bed linen and windows.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • au
7
Clean and comfortable. Had no noise issues but can imagine it could be quite loud on a Fri/Sat night. Really good va
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Canepa • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • au
2
Nice town, friendly staff, but our room was grubby and in need of a refresh.
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Dirty carpet. No soap dish in shower. Vanity cupboard filling up with water. No cupboards, or storage space. No fly screens.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • au
6
it was budget accommation so you get what you pay for.
Pros:

The staff were very nice, the room was very clean.

Cons:

The rooms were very small and lacked bench space. The TV reception was very bad with the image pixilating constantly making it impossible to watch. The rooms face onto the pubs smoking courtyard, so noise was particlurly bad at night, up until 12 am or later.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Hemmila • couple • au
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • au
3
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee