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74 Broadway, 7830 Reefton, New Zealand
#9 of 9 hotels in Reefton
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 359 hotel reviews
7.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.0
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Comfort
7.9
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
7.3
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
7.1
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Free Wifi
9.0
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Reviewed: September 1, 2025
Eric
New Zealand192 Reviews8 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room a bit basic and needs bathroom improvements.
Welcoming place on the Main Street with a friendly bar and good food.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Phil
New Zealand11 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0“good built in restaurant, bed, but cold brick floor in shower”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Family Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Old block room. cold
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 20, 2025
Ashleigh
Australia12 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The whole floor in our bathroom and toilet was wet for our whole visit. Bathroom was huge but no shelf to our stuff on. Could do with some renovations. Shower very out dated and small for the size of the bathroom
The gentleman when we checked in was lovely and walked us to our room. The room was big and clean.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Tammy
New Zealand24 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Was a bit cold a heat pump may be better. Also the bricked bathroom was cold not sure how you can fix this.
Location and cleanliness of the unti was great. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Paula
New Zealand7 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There was no heater in the bathroom it was very cold. Filling the jug was a little tricky using just the bathroom sink.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Jonathan
New Zealand19 Reviews8.0“Good to know this is how we treat our tourists.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing we didn’t like.
Great Location, easy access, staff very accommodating, meal was good. Hospitality first rate.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Apryl
New Zealand4 Reviews8.0“Warm and cosy, in an excellent location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing! I would recommend a tea towel in the room and a little dish liquid. Of course the staff come and change that but we like to DIY.
Exactly what I expected. A quaint hotel with warm rooms. If you expecting a fancy hotel this isn't it but it's a perfectly nice clean room in a town seeped in history. A few steps away from everything you need in the town. The publician was so friendly and helpful. I'd stay here again. They don't do breakfasts but thats okay! Spread your money in the town and a breakfast place is a couple of minutes walk away. The beds are firm (a bit to form for this couple)
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 11, 2025
Alex
New Zealand35 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Great hospitatlity in Reefton!! Thanks”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Some of the facilities are a little old, but everything is clean and tidy, warm and functional, so perfect for what we needed.
We didn't have breakfast at the hotel, but I have to say that the staff were amazing before and during our stay. Thanks so much for making our trip so easy!!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: April 28, 2025
Robbw39
New Zealand103 Reviews9 helpful votes7.0“An adequate base for visiting Reefton”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lack of shelving & hooks in the bathroom
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Welch
New Zealand3 Reviews7.0“Pleasantly surprised by Dawson's & Reefton”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Enjoyed our stay
Didn't have breakfast
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Christine
New Zealand29 Reviews6.0“we had fun !”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The price very overpriced for what you got! units need updating . mould on all the drapes. bed covers stained and dated. having to fill jug with a cup from bathroom. no smoke alarms in some of our rooms. some units toilet noisy throughout night
The top things were Location friendly staff great meals
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Wayne
New Zealand10 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The town Could do with another E V charging station
Right in town had meals and accommodation
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Dawn
United Kingdom24 Reviews6 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
aircon would have made a big difference
Bar and food great..excellent staff
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Linda
New Zealand10 Reviews7.0“All the staff were extra friendly, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay 😊”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I felt it was definitely overpriced, so not the best value for money, but I suppose supply and demand dictates this!
The property was in an excellent location, so could park up and walk everywhere.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 7, 2025
Bronwyn
Australia7 Reviews8.0“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Property was in a great location. Easy walking to restaurants and cafes. The town itself is interesting. Room was clean and tidy. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 31, 2025
Adelle
Australia23 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unfortunately the room we had smelt good initially but was covering up quite a bad smell that became apparent after being in it for a while.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Vicki
New Zealand24 Reviews8.0“DAWSONS fitted our needs very well.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room a little tight with double and single which we asked for but that was standard configuration judging by the roo. Next to us. Not a complaint, just saying, the bathroom was very spacious.. Pillows were to fat and firm for me but that is personal.
Quiet rooms, good shower. Beds good, Handy location. Great selection of plugs for chargers with a splitters provided. The motel rooms are behind d the hotel.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Geoff
New Zealand58 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
surcharge was a bit highon drinks and food at 15%
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 1, 2025
Jo
New Zealand18 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“A fantastic mistake that was a win!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Despite booking.com saying check in was 2pm, no-one was there and I had to ring.
We booked the family suite. Initially I thought oh no I stuffed up with only 3 people, however we had loads of space to really chill. Actually we saved money, as cooked own kai and drank our own drinks as we enjoyed the private outdoor space in the sun. Was a win!!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 30, 2024
Julie
New Zealand37 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great location for couple of nights here to explore the area. Facilities great, away from main road.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Barb
New Zealand14 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Clean room, handy to town”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Time it had an upgrade.
Close to the town.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Teresa
Australia24 Reviews8.0“Good for overnight stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The showers were a little different
Exactly like the pictures. The food at the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 28, 2024
Ultimate
New Zealand8 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Good accommodation, clean with good beds and facilities”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Good accommodation, clean with good beds and facilities
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Marnie
New Zealand20 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Reefton is worth a look”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Family Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower wet the entire floor area and it was still wet in the morning.
A unit that met our needs for a night. An excellent meal . Reefton has a beautiful river walk to the old electricity pump house.
Stayed in November 2024
