The Railway Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (566 reviews)
27-35 Driffield St , Queenstown , au

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Restaurant
Garden
Bar

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean accommodations
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Noisy environment
Cramped rooms
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.74
Some guests mentioned cleanliness positively, while others pointed out issues with the rooms.
Service
7.21
Friendly staff were noted, although some experiences were lacking in attentiveness.
Location
7.75
Several reviews highlighted the good location close to amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
6.2
Mixed experiences with room quality, some found them cramped or poorly maintained.
Amenities
6.23
Limited amenities reported, common complaints about shared bathrooms and basic breakfast.
Value for Money
7.69
Many guests felt it was a good budget option, considering the pricing relative to offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Numerous compliments regarding food quality, especially the meals prepared by the chef.
Overall Experience
6.71
Guests had a variety of experiences, overall enjoyed stay but noted significant shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:28

Property Description

Charming Accommodation
Experience 3-star comfort in the beautiful setting of Queenstown at The Railway Hotel. With a garden and a cozy bar, your stay will be both relaxing and enjoyable.

Cozy Room Amenities
Each room at The Railway Hotel is thoughtfully equipped with a kettle, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for all guests.

Convenient Location
Situated just 164 km from Burnie Wynyard Airport, The Railway Hotel offers easy access for travelers looking to explore the picturesque town of Queenstown.

Book your stay at The Railway Hotel and enjoy a delightful blend of comfort and convenience during your visit to Queenstown.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 566 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.74
Service: 7.21
Location: 7.75
Room Quality: 6.2
Amenities: 6.23
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 6.71
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Elliot solo_traveller au
1
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple au
3
i would sooner sleep in my car than stay here again. the room was a safety hazard.
Pros:

The bathroom facilities were somewhat updated and farely clean. The bed was also the same not much complaint about the things in the room.

Cons:

The room we were placed in had a large crack from the roof that smelt dank, damp and the whole room smelled like black mould. I would expect something like this to have been decommisioned as it is a health hazard. I woke up with a sore throat and puffy eyes. My partner was the same. The smoke detectors batteries were taken out and it was open clearly showing that it was non functional. Because of that we chose not to use the wall heater for safety reasons. Standards are usually where they should be for a quick cheap stop over place, however we paid 120 for the night to be exposed to mould spores and be without heat.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Wayne solo_traveller au
10
Friendly staff, good tucker, great clean room will be returning to the Railway Hotel Queenstown
Pros:

I had made a booking for a date I was intending to be in Queenstown but on checking my paperwork the night before I was due to depart Victoria realised that I had booked a day earlier on the Ferry. I contacted the Railway Hotel and explained my predicament to Bec who was only too accomodating and switched my booking to the day before putting me in a room with a double bed as that was all that they had left that night. I offered to pay the difference but Bec assured me it wasn't necessary, exceptional service. I had a meal in the Bistro that night there was plenty on the plate and it tasted great. Even the wait staff were friendly.

Cons:

If it ain't broke don't fix it, everything was better than perfect, keep up the great work!!

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Prakash couple au
7
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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peter solo_traveller au
8
I enjoyed my time at the Railway and good value for money.
Pros:

Enjoyed my stay at the Railway hotel.

Cons:

Nothing that i did not like.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Ruby solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Clean, comfortable and close to town centre.

Cons:

All was good.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Brady solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Miwa solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

We arrived later than our committed time due to unexpected road conditions (I believe we arrived after the stated reception time) but a courteous gentleman promptly checked us in and showed us in. We were very appreciative of that.
Amenities were better than expected, like in-room kettle, breakfast biscuits, hair conditioner etc. The heater worked great as the night we stayed there dropped below 0 outside. The microwave in the covered smoking area was weird but it worked so I am not complaining. The location was convenient as there's a restaurant and convenience store (liquor store too) onsite. Parking seemed plenty within the courtyard, we didn't have to park on the street.

Cons:

The room was tight. We barely had space to open one of our suitecases at a time. It was sufficient for a quick stay in town. The path to the shared toilet was covered, but basically outside; luckily our room was situated right next to it but otherwise the trip to the toilet would have been pretty cold every time.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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mark solo_traveller au
10
Pleasant and comfortable
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Raquel couple es
5
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Brady solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller au
6
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Brady solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
B
Brady solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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ROBERT SUTTOR solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Everything. Staff, location the room.

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Amy solo_traveller nl
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee