Central Otago
Oliver's fills an 1860s merchant's house and stone stables with luxurious rooms decked out with old maps, heritage furniture and claw-foot baths. Most of…
Central Otago
Oliver's fills an 1860s merchant's house and stone stables with luxurious rooms decked out with old maps, heritage furniture and claw-foot baths. Most of…
Central Otago
Two sweet hand-made cabins (a double and a four-bed bunkhouse) in the garden comprise this lovely B&B on the Rail Trail. There's a composting loo and an…
Central Otago
Old doctors take note: this is how to reside! Sitting behind a pretty garden, this gorgeous 1870s house offers two luxurious guest rooms and a lounge…
Central Otago
A roomy retreat just outside the town centre. You can take in the mountains from the outdoor pool or spa in summer. Spotless rooms, fantastic cooked…
Central Otago
Set among walnut trees and gardens 3km northwest of Cromwell, this peaceful retreat has three luxurious, self-contained cottages with classy decor,…
Central Otago
This restored late-Victorian balconied inn has cosy lounge areas, a magnificent kauri staircase and stylish rooms decorated with William Morris wallpaper…
Central Otago
On a sheep farm 13km south of Ranfurly, this rustic 1882 farmhouse offers comfy beds, hearty barbecue dinners ($25) and free pick-ups from the Rail Trail…
Central Otago
On the road to Roxburgh 13km south of Alexandra, the historic Speargrass Inn has three handsome rooms in a block out the back, set in attractive gardens…
Central Otago
This smart boutique motel is the best option in Ranfurly's town centre by far, with a spa pool and free laundry facilities. Even studio units are spacious…
Central Otago
Just off SH87 between Waipiata and Hyde, this upmarket rural property offers six contemporary en suite rooms, newly refurbished in neutral tones. One was…
Central Otago
These free-standing modern apartments are smart and spacious, with fully equipped kitchens and underfloor heating in the bathrooms. There's also a good…
Central Otago
Antique furnishings are dotted around the large and lovely rooms in this pretty 1865 stone cottage. Two of the three rooms share a bathroom; the third has…
Central Otago
One of Cromwell's more stylish motels, Carrick has spacious, modern units and is just a short stroll from the main shopping complex. Executive units have…
Central Otago
The pick of the motels on the main drag, these clean, modern units have all the mod cons, and full kitchens, too. Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments…
Central Otago
This small, popular and somewhat ramshackle hostel is right in the centre of town, with bunk beds packed quite tight. There's a no-shoes policy,…
Central Otago
The Vulcan Hotel is an atmospheric (and famously haunted) spot to drink, eat or stay in, even if the reception isn't always entirely welcoming…
Central Otago
The standard varies widely between the three neighbouring houses that comprise this sprawling hostel. The 'homestay' has private rooms, a Finnish sauna…
St Bathans Jail & Constable's Cottage
Central Otago
Built in 1884, these neighbouring buildings are an atmospheric option. The cottage has three bedrooms (sleeping six) and is fully self-contained, with a…
Central Otago
Decorated like an OTT wedding in a Scots hunting lodge, this popular local watering hole is a great spot to enjoy a pint or a pub-style meal (mains $23 to…
Central Otago
Dating from 1886, this attractive stone hotel sits right beside the Rail Trail and highway, 10km southwest of Omakau. Pop in for hearty pub meals (mains …
Central Otago
There's an old-fashioned ambience to this venerable pub, where good-value rooms, hearty food (mains $20 to $33) and local company are all on tap. The…
Oturehua
Enjoy amazing views of the snow-covered peaks from your bed through the big windows of this isolated B&B right on the rail trail. A crackling fire, big…
Central Otago
Most of the tidy rooms in this cool old hotel, 27km along the trail from Middlemarch, have private bathrooms, but not en suite.
Central Otago
Art fills the walls of this charmingly restored 1930s mudbrick farmhouse, with five bedrooms that share two bathrooms. Dinners with a local, organic spin…
Central Otago
Tidy rooms with bright paint and a cheery lounge-room fire make this backpackers a welcome sight for Rail Trailers. Discounts on laundry and loads of DVDs…
Central Otago
One of two historic pubs in town, the 1863 Royal Hotel sports the royal coat of arms and what just might be NZ's most rustic garden bar. Rooms are simple…
Central Otago
The size of a small European nation and packed with cabins and self-contained units of various descriptions, all set in tree-lined grounds.