Gretna Hotel Taihape

Hotels
7.5 (486 reviews)
117 Hautapu Street , Taihape , nz

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Children allowed

Facilities

Restaurant
Family rooms
Free wired internet
Internet access

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Excellent food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Old facilities
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
5.89
Cleanliness was noted as adequate in some reviews, but there were significant concerns about the shared bathroom cleanliness.
Service
8.36
Friendly staff and helpful service were frequently mentioned positively.
Location
7.9
Conveniently located for travel between major cities, though the area may feel limiting.
Room Quality
6.35
Rooms varied in quality, with mentions of odors and old facilities.
Amenities
6.88
Basic amenities provided but not sufficient for families or those expecting hotel-like comfort.
Value for Money
8.34
Overall considered good value for the price, especially for budget travelers.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Food quality received high praise with excellent reviews on meals.
Overall Experience
7.36
Mixed experiences highlighted that while it caters to budget needs, expectations should be adjusted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation:
Gretna Hotel Taihape offers 4-star accommodation in the heart of Taihape. Guests can enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, a stylish restaurant, and a cozy bar on-site.

Family-Friendly Atmosphere:
The hotel caters to families with spacious and comfortable family rooms, ensuring a pleasant stay for guests of all ages.

Convenient Location:
Situated just 98 km from Palmerston North International Airport, Gretna Hotel Taihape is easily accessible for travelers seeking a relaxing retreat in Taihape.

Experience comfort and convenience at Gretna Hotel Taihape. Book your stay now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 486 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.89
Service: 8.36
Location: 7.9
Room Quality: 6.35
Amenities: 6.88
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 7.36
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Joseph silvano • solo_traveller • ph
3
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Mel • solo_traveller • nz
6
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Miyuru • family_with_children • lk
6
Good for a one night stay, manageble if you want a quick break
Pros:

It’s almost at the main road, plenty of parking, closer to all supermarkets, good resturant with beer and gaming. Kind of pub

Cons:

Rooms are very old and dusty. Smell was bad. All the rooms in our side was out of order except ours, including all the showers and toilets. Have to goto other side for a toilet and there was only one at the closest to us and it was having a bad smell when flushed. No soap / liquids in the showers. Less staff and the accomodation also manager by the person who serves the beer!

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • nz
5
Tired old hotel great food
Pros:

2 friendly staff members and a lovely hot shower.
The di ner on the menu was generous and very nice.

Cons:

The cover on the bed was a single on a double bed and no extra blankets were provided. There was a bath but no taps to fill the bath. Both taps on the basin dripped continuously, the tv could only be tuned to the horse and dog racing channels.
The room I had was near an outdoor bar area for smokers.
An old hotel in need of refurbishing.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • nz
4
The noise from the pub is hit and miss.
Pros:

Meals are great from the pub (good value and good quantity)

Cons:

It is a pub, and our adventure racing team have stayed there several times. Unfortunately this year (2026) the pub was pumping and the bedroom was above the pub, so very little sleep before the Rangitikei 12-hour adventure race... mind you it can't have affected us too much because we won the mixed paddle team

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • nz
5
Shorter and noisier than I had hoped
Pros:

Tidy

Cons:

Too noisy. Had to go somewhere else on 2nd night

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Charmaine • couple • nz
3
Would not stay here again
Cons:

The place was all locked up when we arrived. It took a while to get though to booking.com after trying the number of the owners several times with no luck. It was cold and dark. 2 females standing on the street did not feel safe.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Wiesław • solo_traveller • pl
8
Fajny hotel w podróży
Pros:

Hotel oferuje dobre warunki, adekwatne do ceny. Za 50 dolarów nowozelandzkich otrzymujesz skromny, ale czysty i odpowiednio wyposażony pokój. Łazienka i kuchnia są wspólne. W pokoju wygodne łóżko, czysta pościel, umywalka i regulowane ogrzewanie. Personel jest miły, wi-fi działa bez zarzutu, zaś na dole budynku znajduje sie fajna knajpa, do której licznie przychodzą lokalsi. Można dobrze i stosunkowo niedrogo zjeść I się odprężyć. Lokalizacja jest idealna dla podróżujacych samochodem. Polecam tym, którzy akceptują podobne warunki.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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J B • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Ariane • couple • nz
5
A place to lay your head for a night
Pros:

Bathrooms were clean

Cons:

Suboptimal shared kitchen facilities - bins were not emptied
Overpowering smell of fried foods
Quite noisy on a Saturday night

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • nz
9
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • nz
6
It was what we needed for a quick overnight stop but could have been more comfortable.
Pros:

Easy to find and had great parking. Just what we needed to a quick overnight stop.

Cons:

Maintenance on the building wasn’t great - taps leaked. No soundproofing so could hear when others used the bathrooms. Staff didn’t expect anyone to be checking in so weren’t prepared.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • solo_traveller • nz
1
Cons:

We arrived to check in and the place was locked up. A business across the road said they are closed on Mondays. Why did they not decline the booking if they were not going to be there to accept guests on Mondays.

Had to find alternative accommodation in a hurry.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • extended_group • nz
9
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • nz
7
Pros:

Despite first appearances our stay was great. The room was clean and comfortable and superb value for money

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • couple • nz
6
Pros:

Location was perfect for a one night stopover.

Cons:

The double bed had roll together. While there were four pillows they did not even equal one decent pillow. An up grade here would have made it more bearable lucky I bought my own pillow.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Flo • couple • nz
9
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Xindi • solo_traveller • nz
5
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee