The Royal Hotel Featherston - Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (596 reviews)
22 Revans Street , Featherston , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 596 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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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
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Sandra • solo_traveller • nz
4
Sadly unlikely to return.
Pros:

Good location. 2nd room allocated was comfy & clean.

Cons:

Couldn't access the hotel for 2pm confirmed check-in as no staff onsite until 3pm. Initially allocated a dusty room over the loud kitchen generator but was eventually moved to a quieter clean room. Duty manager appeared determined to ensure hotel guests did not feel welcome which was uncomfortable to experience & observe.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • nz
9
Exactly what I was hoping for.
Pros:

Beautiful inside. The bed linens are so nice, loved the decor throughout.
The staff are super! So friendly and welcoming, also just really good at their jobs. Thank you!

Cons:

The stairs are original, so they are pretty narrow. A bit difficult for us old people. But truthfully a minor detail. We’ll be back regardless of the scary stairs!

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • nz
8
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Darrell • couple • au
10
Beautiful relaxing stay.
Pros:

The room was absolutely beautiful and the amenities were perfect.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Had a light meal in restaurant, veery nice menu.
The room was tastefully decorated .steampunk.

Cons:

Nothing, we're very pleased with stay

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • nz
10
Loved the hotel itself ,very cool and a bit spooky at the same time
Pros:

Loved the decor of the hotel, so cool to see all the wee touches.
Shout out to our lovely restaurant hostess, didn’t get her name but she was amazing as the power went out in the middle of dinner ,the restaurant had a kids birthday party going on and other dinners, she was so cool calm and collected, we soon had beautiful candles on the table which added to the over alll feel of the place , and the staff did as good as they could in the kitchen to get us something to eat,

Cons:

Found the stair way a bit dark,
Sadly featherston didn’t have much to offer with nothing really open, such a shame as it would have made our time there more exciting

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • nz
10
Very pleasant stay. Friendly staff and good food.
Pros:

This hotel is old and has a nice architecture. Very easy to find as it is just at the entrance of Featherston.

Cons:

Maybe the room we stayed in could be a bit bigger?

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Joy • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • nz
7
I booked because I love art deco, and wasn't disappointed.
Pros:

Loved the decor. Great attention to detail.

Cons:

It had a bad musty smell of an old pub when we walked in. The stairs could do with a deep clean.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Henry • couple • nz
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Hannah-Beth • couple • nz
10
beautiful, comfortable, great restaurant
Pros:

beautiful rooms, clean and tidy, friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

It was a shame that they were no longer offering breakfast

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • family_with_children • au
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • family_with_children • nz
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • gb
10
We had a lovely stay overnight. The meal in the evening was superb, absolutely delicious.
Pros:

Loved the decor and the staff were very polite

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • nz
9
The decor & ambience are exceptional. Dinner/ wine list, staff, all very good
Pros:

Breakfast is no longer served which is a nuisance as the cafe options rate no more than a 3

Cons:

Breakfast available at the hotel

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Fabio • couple • it
10
Bellissimo!
Pros:

Atmosfera fantastica

Cons:

la colazione non si fa nella struttura.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Philippa • couple • nz
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Lance • couple • nz
9
Lovely place to spend a few days
Pros:

Character filled hotel, great welcome on arrival, excellent dining

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee