The Railway Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (547 reviews)
27-35 Driffield St , Queenstown , au

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Pets allowed
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Japanese garden

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.

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 547 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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LAURENCE solo_traveller au
4
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Mun Yee couple au
6
If you're just looking for a place to sleep, this could work for you
Pros:

The location is good, very nearby to the town.

Cons:

1) The parking was very limited due to there was a Bistro and TAB next to the motel, hence everyone of us shared the same parking spot.
2) The room was in a compact size where we were hardly move/walk around at the same time.
3) If you expect a quiet and peace night during your sleeping time, you can skip this accommodation, reason being the music was still playing after 10pm. Also, you can heard people was talking very loud outside your room too.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Klara couple fr
7
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
8
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Jaimie solo_traveller au
5
Pros:

Bed was comfortable. Room was clean. Staff friendly and helful. .

Cons:

Cold tap in our room didn’t work.
No sink in one of the toilet to wash hands.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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MarkTaggart solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

Tidy room, greeat communal shower.

Cons:

During the night, the sounds of what could have been rattling water pipes under pressure occured frequently, and the sund barriers between the loud music and the rooms wasnt great.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple au
5
Perfect for a bed to sleep in, nothing more.
Pros:

It was a cheap bed

Cons:

Noisy smoking area from the pub attached.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Alan Hermann solo_traveller au
6
It did the job, could be better.
Pros:

Great water pressure in the shower.
Bathroom was clean.
Wifi was ok at 40-50 mbps.

Cons:

Very run down cabins.
Mine had a hole in the floor under the carpet and the ceiling was dropping in places.
The main light globe could have been a higher wattage.
The smoke alarm batteries were taken out and the room stunk of cigarette smoke.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Dunstan solo_traveller au
1
Run away 👍🏻.
Pros:

Don't know where to start with this one. I obviously was under the impression this was a historic white weatherboard charming building, but it was a grimy Besser block building with an awful smell that hit you as soon as you walked in the front door of the hotel. There were two crack/meth heads getting drunk in the courtyard and shouting things at people that apparently got worse as the afternoon went on. I asked for my money back and went to stay at the Empire Hotel down the road because I didn't feel safe being an older lady too. The room looked basic and clean but also worn and drab...I didn't stick around long enough to get more details.

Cons:

Everything.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Location, staff, facilities

Cons:

Pillows,

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Kenneth couple au
9
Warm comfortable room would stay there again any time
Pros:

It was convenient to the things I wanted to do, great little restaurant. Very friendly staff. Easy parking for motorcyclists

Cons:

Tv reception wasn’t great

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Andreas Staurby couple dk
6
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller au
10
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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michele couple au
10
Pros:

Needs a table or somewhere to put your luggage

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Nardelli couple au
1
Pros:

Everything's

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and so accommodating, we were running late and they gave us a couple of late check-in options. The room had been prepared, it was sooo lovely and warm and cozy. The bed was really comfortable. And dinner in the bistro was 👍👌

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

Really enjoyed our stay at this place. Location is excellent being able to see the historic trains pass by right out the front. Room was very comfortable and heater works well for the room size. It's definitely recommended to stay in this town for 2 full days if you enjoy looking around and learning about the history of Queenstown. The food, staff and service at the bistro was excellent and we ate dinner there both nights. Prices are great and their chef knows what they are doing 👌

Cons:

Some plates and bowls would be a great addition considering there is a microwave provided but nothing to put food in for heating up or reheating. No exhaust fan in the bathroom makes for a damp environment and cleanliness overall needs to be improved.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Darryl solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

Good location for local attractions

Cons:

Windows blinds are not totally private when closed. The shower drain ran too slow, so had to turn shower flow down to very slow so the bathroom didn't flood.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller au
6
Accommodation was up to par for the price.
Pros:

Breakfast not available at this hotel, however, it was only a short walk to a very good cafe which serves breakfast. Good central location. Accommodation mostly up to expectation.

Cons:

The unit I was allocated was right on the road and a bit noisy. Also unit required some maintainance - smoke detector was hanging open and battery had been removed. Hand basin was leaking and the bucket underneath was overflowing.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple au
9
2026-04-06 via Nuitee