Ahaura Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (181 reviews)
3344 Clifton street SH7 Ahaura Ahaura , Greymouth , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming hosts
Comfortable rooms
Great food
Cons:
Noisy location
Cleanliness issues
Shared bathroom facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Mixed sentiments; some reviews mentioned cleanliness but noted noise and older facilities.
Service
9.08
Multiple reviews praised the warm and welcoming service of hosts.
Location
8.12
Location is central but noted to be noisy due to the major intersection.
Room Quality
8.07
Rooms were comfortable and clean, but some comments suggested shared facilities.
Amenities
8.6
Basic amenities mentioned, with some communication issues regarding Wi-Fi.
Value for Money
8.46
Overall value seems acceptable based on positive sentiments about food and service.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Food was consistently praised across reviews.
Overall Experience
8.48
A generally positive experience with minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:31

Property Description

Prime Location in Greymouth
Located just 33 km from the Greymouth Railway Station, Ahaura Hotel offers a serene retreat with a garden, free parking, a shared lounge, and an on-site restaurant.

Exciting Recreational Activities
Guests can enjoy billiards, darts, hiking, and fishing near this 4-star hotel. Whether you prefer indoor games or outdoor adventures, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Warm Hospitality and Assistance
The hotel's staff is dedicated to ensuring a comfortable stay, offering a shared kitchen, room service, and valuable advice at the reception. Feel at ease knowing that assistance is always just a call away.

Experience the best of Greymouth at Ahaura Hotel.

Important information:

As we are a Pet Friendly hotel, guests MUST let us know when booking and prior to their arrival that they are wanting to bring a pet with them and what type of pet. NO PETS are allowed on the furniture / beds.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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 181 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.12
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 8.48
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Shan • family_with_children • nz
9
Pros:

Very friendly hosts. Though, it's bit out of Greymouth city, it didn't affect us because we were on our discivery tour. We discovered Pike river is just across from our stay and we paid tribute to the Pike river mine tragedy heroes.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Marie • extended_group • nz
10
The proprietors were extremely friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble and they went above and beyond by a
Pros:

The property was a lovely, old, quaint West Coast hotel with lots of history.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Deepak • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Leelee1993 • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Vibi • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Good room

Cons:

Cat hair everywhere

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • family_with_children • nz
10
My stay was warm, welcoming, affordable, and far better than I expected.
Pros:

Staying at this hotel was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel genuinely welcomed. I was travelling for business to Westport and Greymouth with my three daughters and our two dogs. The dogs slept comfortably in the car, while my children and I shared a room with two single mattresses and one queen mattress, all for an incredibly reasonable $97 per night, including breakfast.

One of the highlights of our stay was the hotel’s amenities. Over our three nights, my children and I enjoyed watching three DVDs: The Princess Bride, Cinderella, and The King’s Speech. It was a lovely way to relax together as a family at the end of each day.

The on‑site pub and restaurant served excellent meals made with fresh ingredients and attentive service. One evening we enjoyed steak, fries, roast vegetables, a garden salad, and a mixed vegetable platter. The restaurant was clearly popular with locals, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings when people gathered to watch the rugby.

The breakfast buffet was generous and well‑organised. We were provided with a fruit bowl containing four mandarins, four bananas, and four apples. The buffet included a loaf of bread with spreads such as table spread, Marmite, strawberry jam, honey, and peanut butter. There were 2 liters of milk and a selection of cereals including muesli, Rice Bubbles, Cornflakes, and Nutri‑Grain. Plates, cups, cutlery, a microwave, can opener, fridge, toaster, and electric jug were all available for use. A range of teas, coffees, hot chocolate, sugar, cookies, and four cans of fizzy drinks.

My children especially loved the hotel’s three cats and two dogs, who happily approached them for cuddles and pats. The staff consistently went above and beyond.

Cons:

After a long drive up from Dunedin, I did find the hotel was slightly further from Greymouth than I had imagined, but it was still a comfortable and convenient base for our stay.

Overall, this hotel exceeded my expectations in every way. It offers a rare balance of comfort, style, affordability, and genuinely exceptional service. I would gladly stay here again and recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable, stress‑free experience.

As a single mum travelling with three children, I was mindful of keeping our costs down, so we chose to have dinner at the restaurant only once rather than twice. The meal itself was good and fairly priced for a pub‑style restaurant, but I knew I could feed the family for less from places like KFC, Domino’s, or by picking up something simple from the supermarket.

At one point the cats were slightly messy, but the staff cleaned it up quickly and professionally. It didn’t detract from our stay at all, my children still absolutely adored them.

The room was warm, spotless, beautifully designed, and surprisingly spacious. My only suggestion would be to add a wardrobe or some shelving in the corner to help keep suitcases and bags neatly organised.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • au
4
Pros:

I was actually very disappointed value for money wasn't there.
The pub is the oldest pub on the west coast and i was hoping to experience some local country in the bathroom but the night I stayed the bar was closed, nothing was mentioned about the dar of the pub being closed on certain days, very disappointing.

Cons:

The bar was closed , had i known it would be closed on certain days it would not have booked at all.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jailson • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • gb
8
A characterful hotel in a pleasant small town.
Pros:

There’s no doubt the hotel has seen better days but this actually adds charm. The room was clean and cozy. Suzi and husband are accommodating. I booked the wrong date by accident but stayed on the intended night. Food was good although it’s very much a make it yourself breakfast! I’d stay again though.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Alanna • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Denmark • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Nice place to stay and affordable

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Walker • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Atmosphere

Cons:

Stairs, rain.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Jo • extended_group • nz
9
Pros:

A great way to experience an historic West Coast hotel. Super friendly staff, great meals and comfy accommodation. Highly recommend!

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Ange • extended_group • nz
7
Quirky AF
Pros:

Personality +++

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Great hospitality. Very welcoming. Yummy dinner. Delicious self serve breakfast.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Shona • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Suzie and Rock are fabulous proprietors, we felt so much at home and very welcomed.
We had an amazing time staying at this Hotel, and a beautiful meal.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Deon • couple • au
10
Owners are great and welcoming will come back anytime
Pros:

People are incredible

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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KellieS • couple • au
7
Pros:

Clean and comfortable for a night. Friendly staff. They also serve dinner in the pub downstairs which was a bonus as we arrived late. Is not close close to amenities- is good for one night stay.

Cons:

Just remember this is a very old hotel! And it is budget with shared bathrooms. Good for a night stay.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • ca
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee