Otautau Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (107 reviews)
167 Main Street , Otautau , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Attentive service
Generous breakfast
Great value
Cons:
Cold room on arrival
Old toilet/stains
Television issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Generally clean and tidy, although some concerns about the double bed mattress.
Service
8.28
Manager was attentive and helpful, providing excellent service.
Location
8.32
Great location for various amenities within walking distance.
Room Quality
7.77
Spacious room but some issues noted such as old toilet and bed quality.
Amenities
8.3
Good kitchenette facilities and complimentary breakfast.
Value for Money
8.26
Excellent value, especially considering the generous breakfast provided.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Delicious food equal to nice restaurants.
Overall Experience
7.78
Overall a very pleasant stay, with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:33

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Stay in Otautau

Exceptional Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, a shared lounge, and a bar for unwinding after a busy day. The hotel offers evening entertainment and convenience with an ATM on-site.

Gourmet Dining: Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the on-site restaurant, from delectable pizzas to fresh seafood and juicy steaks. Special dietary needs are catered to with vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options available.

Outdoor Recreation: Explore the beauty of Otautau with hiking, fishing, and cycling activities. After a day of adventure, relax on the sun terrace and take in the picturesque surroundings.

Experience comfort and leisure at Otautau Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Otautau.

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: 12:00 PM

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.
    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

8.1
Based on 107 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 8.28
Location: 8.32
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 7.78
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Hawkins • extended_group • au
9
Awesome atmosphere, amazing food, friendly staff. Comfortable accomodation.
Pros:

Comfortable

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Douglas Parlane • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Carey • couple • nz
5
Was sufficient for our stay but disappointing for the price. A little thought and updating would make it lovely but as i
Pros:

It was conveniently placed, easy to access local shops etc. good sized room with comfortable seating.

Cons:

Very cold when we arrived, would have been nice if the heat pump had been turned on before we got there. Two lots of Instructions for tv and wifi, neither of which worked. Finally found wifi code on kitchen door which we hadn’t seen. No tea towels or teaspoons and fridge froze most items. Could only get net flix, no Freeview or u tube access. Breakfast was not anything I would rave about but did get a great supply of fresh fruit.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Bill • solo_traveller • nz
5
Pros:

Staff are friendly.

Cons:

Lovely flat-screen TV, except not connected!!!

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

No bread provided for breakfast

Cons:

Unit cold

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • be
8
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Neil Harris • couple • nz
8
Pros:

The nearby bakery and supermarket. Comfortable beds.

Cons:

Small kitchen.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • au
8
Perfect budget self contained accommodation for our needs. We would stay again if we ever visit Otautau.
Pros:

Self contained in a separate building to the hotel. Staff were very helpful and attentive.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • nz
7
Pros:

Food in bar was great

Cons:

Breakfast was very poor ...just limitedc cereal...despite being told there would be bread to toast and orange juice etc ehen we checked in.....not there at 7am when we went down...no one to ask
Shower temperature luke warm

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Mani • solo_traveller • nz
1
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Outi • family_with_children • fi
10
Pros:

Breakfast was toast, granola, coffee and juice as selfserve in my own room. Perfect for us.

Cons:

Hot water ran out fairly fast (there was 3 of us) but not a issue. Big room and peaceful night!

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Great value for money, room was clean and quiet at night, with separate kitchenette, bathroom and shower. The manager, Money, was fantastic and was always checking if we had everything we needed whenever we saw him. Can't praise his service highly enough. Very much recommend if staying in Otautau.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Ahe • couple • nz
10
Relaxing
Pros:

Real tidy , an the cereal was yum as a snack itself

Cons:

Toilet was a bit old I think or stained?

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • gb
6
2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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AirMan1979 • solo_traveller • de
7
Ruhiges Hotel in Otautau
Pros:

Reichhaltiges und gutes Essen im zugehöri
gen Restaurant/Bar. Hilfsbereites Personal. Ich hatte das Appartment, das groß und mit einer kleinen Küche sowie separatem Bad und separater Toilette ausgestattet war.

Cons:

Am Vormittag ist erst ab 11 Uhr wieder jemand erreichbar. D.h., dass früheres Auschecken am Vorabend geregelt werden muss (ist aber kein Problem, muss man nur wissen).

2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • nz
8
Small country town stay in the heart of Southland
Pros:

Great location for the work I was doing. The flat is roomy with everything I needed for an overnight stay. Very generous breakfast. Older style but well fitted out. Walk left a few steps for the pub - right a few steps for the grocery store. Great value for money. Good little kitchenette, nice hot water. Very helpful host.

Cons:

The jug lid wouldn't stay down - minor issue

2025-11-05 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • nz
9
Great place to stay
Pros:

The staff and wonderful food

Cons:

Lounge very cold

2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • family_with_children • nz
7
Clean, tidy and value for money.
Pros:

It was easy to heat. They supplied a complimentary continental breakfast; it was very nice and included juice and 2 litres of milk, as well as cereal and toast bread. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food at pub was delicious; it equals anything in a restaurant in Wellington, NZ! The studio was clean and tidy. We also got to see the other rooms, they also look very nice.

Cons:

On arrival they didn’t seem aware of our booking so initially the room was very cold (it is the middle of Winter), although it heated quickly with the large heat pump.
The television wasn’t working properly, we could only access an app (Tubi) that had very few options - just having TV to relax with in the evening is nice, so that was a bit frustrating.
The window in the shower room needs frosting or a shade to offer privacy.
The double bed mattress needs replacing or memory foam as it was a bit lumpy.

2025-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • review category business travellers • nz
9
Superb
Pros:

Exceptional service here Manny and his staff are always welcoming and go the extra mile to make this one of my favourite small town hotels. BTW the food is always a thing of great pleasure.

Cons:

Nothing that can't be fixed... New ATM would help 😁

2025-06-06 • via Nuitee