The Royal Hotel Featherston - Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (623 reviews)
22 Revans Street , Featherston , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Garden
Private parking
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful building
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Welcoming atmosphere
Cons:
Rooms could be dusty
Some rooms a bit small and dark
Could improve early check-in process

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
A bit dusty in some rooms; cleanliness could be improved.
Service
9.33
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with excellent service noted.
Location
8.87
Great location with a beautiful heritage hotel ambiance.
Room Quality
8.82
Rooms had charm but some were a little smaller and darker than expected.
Amenities
8.85
The hotel had nice finishing touches; however, amenities could be improved for accessibility.
Value for Money
8.31
A little expensive but offered a unique romantic experience.
Food and Beverage
9.36
Dinner was superb with great food at the restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.33
A lovely romantic and unique stay with many positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:36

Property Description

Luxurious Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, offering a delectable menu to tantalize your taste buds.

Chic Bar Atmosphere
Unwind and socialize in style at our sophisticated bar, serving up a variety of drinks in a classy setting.

Modern Comforts
Relax in our well-appointed guest rooms featuring a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries for a comfortable stay.

Experience elegance and convenience at The Royal Hotel Featherston - Boutique Hotel. Book now to secure your luxurious retreat in Featherston.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 623 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 9.33
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 9.36
Overall Experience: 9.33
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ann • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Generous sized room, exceptionally comfortable bed, cosy heat pump and duvet for winter and a fab ensuite. Location quiet despite being on main road.

Cons:

Toilet handle just needs adjusting. Not a biggie.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • nz
7
Comfortable
Pros:

There was no breakfast, . which was the only disappointing complaint

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Roslyn Humphreys • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • extended_group • nz
8
Pros:

Our family had three rooms and we loved our stay. The decor is fun and felt like a real treat. Loved how each room had different personalities.

Cons:

The extra big room was sadly a bit hard to heat (mind you, it was 1degree outside), so we were grateful for the electric blankets.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Nick • extended_group • nz
9
Beautifully appointed boutique hotel in Featherston, including the excellent restaurant Brac & Bow
Pros:

Beautifully appointed boutique hotel in the transit stop that is Featherston. Delightfully surprised how nice it was and great that you could also dine at Brac & Bow restaurant in the hotel, which had excellent food.

Cons:

Being an older building could hear road noise (trucks braking) coming through the windows, and were also there on a windy night when there was a lot of banging and crashing outside.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • nz
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • nz
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Griffith • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Great refurbishment

Cons:

Lighting to low to read a book.
No milk but that was ok cos no fridge either. I've never stayed in a room with no fridge.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Metcalfe • couple • nz
10
Pros:

This was our third stay. So quiet, a great place to rest and recuperate.

Cons:

The breakfast menu is no longer available

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Isobel • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

An old pub really well renovated.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • extended_group • nz
10
I really enjoyed my stay
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • nz
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Jason (Jiayi) • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Great restaurant
Comfortable beds

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • nz
8
An enjoyable interlude in a charming hotel that has been very nicely restored and appointed.
Pros:

This is a very well restored old coaching hotel with themed bedrooms and a great restaurant. The staff are very helpful and friendly, and the hotel is within a very short drive of Greytown, Martinborough and wine trails. Bedrooms are furnished with interesting period furniture and decoration. Though our room faced the main road it was not noticeably noisy at night.

Cons:

In our room there was no space to be able easily to set up a laptop and deal with emails. There is no option for breakfast in house.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Guido • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Serah • couple • nz
10
Relaxing, tasty food, great staff, comfy bed
Pros:

Quaint and quirky accommodation. Amazing food at the restaurant onsite

Cons:

Nothing - would definitely stay here again

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Owen Mayhew • solo_traveller • nz
3
not recommended
Pros:

not much

Cons:

room was too small

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

The hotel was clean and welcoming and the staff were amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • nz
10
Excellent boutique accommodation
Pros:

Friendly staff, lovely decor and very clean rooms

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • nz
9
Comfort in a historic hotel
Pros:

Charming renovation, spacious room and bathroom. Historic. Featherston is small, so easy to walk to all the book festival locations and cafes.

Cons:

All was good.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee