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Otematata's Best Dam Pub

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Otematata Lakes Hotel, 2736 Otematata-Kurow Road, Otematata, 9412
  • Benmore Dam
    7 min drive
  • Lake Benmore
    9 min drive
  • Otematata Country Inn
    6 min walk
  • Cj's Bar & Restaurant
    6 min walk

Room options

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About this property

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

Hotel in Otematata with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
Otematata's Best Dam Pub offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Otematata's Best Dam Pub, you'll be close to Benmore Dam. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Eatery Bar and Lodging, a family restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • 7 minutes by car from Benmore Dam and 9 minutes from Lake Benmore
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Otematata's Best Dam Pub also features a garden and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Otematata hotel is smoke free.

Eatery Bar and Lodging – This family restaurant specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Eatery Bar and Lodging

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [the bar]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property does not have a front desk. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to the bar
Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Eatery Bar Lodging
Otematata Eatery Bar Lodging Lodge
Eatery Bar Lodging Lodge
Otematata Eatery Bar Lodging
Otematata Eatery Bar Lodging
Otematata's Best Dam Pub Hotel
Otematata's Best Dam Pub Otematata
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Otematata's Best Dam Pub Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 40 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well good points. Room was warm, the food was nice. The barman was nice and helpful he even came to room to see if he could get TV working. Bad points. The TV and radio didn't work, the beds were uncomfortable, The handbasin was cracked/broken. The room was very outdated. Worst of all was the bedspread on one of the beds had huge stains on it. Would return to the Eatery/Bar. However would not stay at their accomodation again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reiner

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay for a weekend of fishing around the Aviemore area. Prices are reasonable the pub food is good and they have cold Speights on tap, what more could you possible ask for
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the fact there was a great restaurant on site with our accommodation. The added bonus was a Saturday night quiz that we were encouraged to participate in. Our room was a standard queen, it is dated and requires some refurbishment but the bathroom has had a very nice overhaul. Walls are thin, take earplugs if you have an early morning departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ange

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Disliked: Staff & service
We had an emergency and had to leave just after booking, with no facilities used. We had 3 rooms $307.80.which included Two single rooms at full price. Beer was over $10 per pint and child running everywhere. So a very expensive stay for nothing. Not offered any discount on leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff made a good effect to see that we had an enjoyable time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vince

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The staff, the bar and the food were all great. Room 11 needs to be completely done up. And if you continue to use room 11 get it cleaned properly. I would stay there again but not in room 11.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room could do with a bit of TLC Check in service was great. I’d definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked the Staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Getting a bit old and tired looking but great staff more than compensate for that
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the Blankets were army barracks leftovers. Scratchy wool. The food was 5 star. New linens and they will be a hot spot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast & Friendly service from Emma :) room was nice, all was good :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and meals were fantastic. couldn't fault their service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The multi plug in our room did not work. There was only one bedside table. It was a Saturday night and the music noise from the bar went on until after midnight with men smoking and cursing outside our room ( which was adjacent to the bar entrance) until 1.30am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good all round accommodation - a bit basic but adequate
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room eith all necessaries. At night we can watch the milky way just like lake tekapo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

., Otematata

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good stay
no range of wifi in room and need hangers in bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Tony, Florence Italy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel is placed in a tiny village
There are many artificial lakes in an area with no wide forest. I suggest to be nearer to Mount Cook or the lakes in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017