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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Mina • couple • au
8
Great value for money !
Pros:

Very basic but clean and comfortable

2026-03-26 • 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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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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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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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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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
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howard • couple • au
1
Poor staff response to issues raised. Would never stay there again.
Pros:

Nothing. We were given the wrong room. No apologies and no help in being moved to the correct room. Then tried to charge the full price. The food in the bistro was ok.

Cons:

Staff co-operation was non existent. The fact that we were put in the wrong room. No direction for booking in. We walked around the whole building until we went into the bistro. It was like we were a nuisance to the staff.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • solo_traveller • au
1
Pros:

We didn’t stay, felt very uncomfortable and nervous

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • au
3
2026-03-10 • 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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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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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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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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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