The Royal Hotel Featherston - Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (620 reviews)
22 Revans Street , Featherston , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Beautiful building
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Welcoming atmosphere
Cons:
Rooms could be dusty
Some rooms a bit small and dark
Could improve early check-in process

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
A bit dusty in some rooms; cleanliness could be improved.
Service
9.33
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with excellent service noted.
Location
8.87
Great location with a beautiful heritage hotel ambiance.
Room Quality
8.82
Rooms had charm but some were a little smaller and darker than expected.
Amenities
8.85
The hotel had nice finishing touches; however, amenities could be improved for accessibility.
Value for Money
8.31
A little expensive but offered a unique romantic experience.
Food and Beverage
9.36
Dinner was superb with great food at the restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.33
A lovely romantic and unique stay with many positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:36

Property Description

Luxurious Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, offering a delectable menu to tantalize your taste buds.

Chic Bar Atmosphere
Unwind and socialize in style at our sophisticated bar, serving up a variety of drinks in a classy setting.

Modern Comforts
Relax in our well-appointed guest rooms featuring a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries for a comfortable stay.

Experience elegance and convenience at The Royal Hotel Featherston - Boutique Hotel. Book now to secure your luxurious retreat in Featherston.

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: 10:00 AM

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.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 620 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 9.33
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 9.36
Overall Experience: 9.33
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Nick • extended_group • nz
9
Beautifully appointed boutique hotel in Featherston, including the excellent restaurant Brac & Bow
Pros:

Beautifully appointed boutique hotel in the transit stop that is Featherston. Delightfully surprised how nice it was and great that you could also dine at Brac & Bow restaurant in the hotel, which had excellent food.

Cons:

Being an older building could hear road noise (trucks braking) coming through the windows, and were also there on a windy night when there was a lot of banging and crashing outside.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • nz
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • nz
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Griffith • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Great refurbishment

Cons:

Lighting to low to read a book.
No milk but that was ok cos no fridge either. I've never stayed in a room with no fridge.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Metcalfe • couple • nz
10
Pros:

This was our third stay. So quiet, a great place to rest and recuperate.

Cons:

The breakfast menu is no longer available

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Isobel • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

An old pub really well renovated.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • extended_group • nz
10
I really enjoyed my stay
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • nz
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Jason (Jiayi) • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Great restaurant
Comfortable beds

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • nz
8
An enjoyable interlude in a charming hotel that has been very nicely restored and appointed.
Pros:

This is a very well restored old coaching hotel with themed bedrooms and a great restaurant. The staff are very helpful and friendly, and the hotel is within a very short drive of Greytown, Martinborough and wine trails. Bedrooms are furnished with interesting period furniture and decoration. Though our room faced the main road it was not noticeably noisy at night.

Cons:

In our room there was no space to be able easily to set up a laptop and deal with emails. There is no option for breakfast in house.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Guido • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Serah • couple • nz
10
Relaxing, tasty food, great staff, comfy bed
Pros:

Quaint and quirky accommodation. Amazing food at the restaurant onsite

Cons:

Nothing - would definitely stay here again

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Owen Mayhew • solo_traveller • nz
3
not recommended
Pros:

not much

Cons:

room was too small

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

The hotel was clean and welcoming and the staff were amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • nz
10
Excellent boutique accommodation
Pros:

Friendly staff, lovely decor and very clean rooms

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • nz
9
Comfort in a historic hotel
Pros:

Charming renovation, spacious room and bathroom. Historic. Featherston is small, so easy to walk to all the book festival locations and cafes.

Cons:

All was good.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • nz
4
Sadly unlikely to return.
Pros:

Good location. 2nd room allocated was comfy & clean.

Cons:

Couldn't access the hotel for 2pm confirmed check-in as no staff onsite until 3pm. Initially allocated a dusty room over the loud kitchen generator but was eventually moved to a quieter clean room. Duty manager appeared determined to ensure hotel guests did not feel welcome which was uncomfortable to experience & observe.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • nz
9
Exactly what I was hoping for.
Pros:

Beautiful inside. The bed linens are so nice, loved the decor throughout.
The staff are super! So friendly and welcoming, also just really good at their jobs. Thank you!

Cons:

The stairs are original, so they are pretty narrow. A bit difficult for us old people. But truthfully a minor detail. We’ll be back regardless of the scary stairs!

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • nz
8
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Darrell • couple • au
10
Beautiful relaxing stay.
Pros:

The room was absolutely beautiful and the amenities were perfect.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee