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Otematata's Best Dam Pub

3.0 star property
Hotel in Otematata with a restaurant and a bar

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Bar (on property)
Standard Queen Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Garden
Exterior
Front of property
The Best Dam Pub in Otematata offers a welcoming retreat with a peaceful garden and laundry facilities. Enjoy Modern European dishes at the restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, and challenge friends to pool games, all while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Queen Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room with Shower

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Otematata Lakes Hotel, 2736 Otematata-Kurow Road, Otematata, 9412

What's nearby

  • Benmore Dam - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Lake Benmore - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 20 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Clay Cliffs - 20 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Twizel Town Centre - 43 min drive - 39.1 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Otematata Country Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Hydro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪West Road Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

Hotel adjacent to a golf course
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar at Otematata's Best Dam Pub. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site Modern European cuisine family restaurant, Eatery Bar and Lodging, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and smoke-free premises
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Otematata's Best Dam Pub include comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • 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 available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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
Otematata's Best Dam Pub Hotel Otematata

Frequently asked questions

Is Otematata's Best Dam Pub pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Otematata's Best Dam Pub located?

Situated in Otematata, this golf hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Benmore Dam and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Lake Benmore. Totara Peak Gallery and Clay Cliffs are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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