The Old Railway Hotel Lumsden

The bed was comfy with good pillows, and the towels and facecloths were plentiful. The TV remote didn’t work, but the TV could still be powered on directly, and the full volume was barely audible. The mini‑fridge had no milk, and the friends in the adjacent room also had no teaspoons and their remote didn’t work either. We expected a country pub atmosphere, but the large, smelly dog roaming the restaurant and bar, along with its white hair on the seating, was unpleasant. The garden area is a decent size and would be nice to sit in, yet it needs a lot of TLC to reach standard. The owners seem to be working hard to update the old hotel and have made a good start.

Donna·Hace 2 semanas

The location was great, and the old hotel renovation offered possibilities. However, the stay fell short on basic hospitality: the cleaning was poor, the bed hadn’t been changed and had hair from previous guests, even in the bathroom. My requests were ignored, there was no heater or extra blankets for the southern climate, and only one sachet of tea or coffee was provided for a two‑night stay. The room wasn’t serviced between stays, leaving me disappointed.

Mary·Hace un mes

“Perfect location, exceptional kiwi hospitality”

Couple ### A Proper Kiwi Country Hotel What a great find! This is a fantastic country hotel in the heart of Lumsden — and the perfect central stopover for anyone travelling further afield around the South Island. The rooms have been beautifully given a makeover while still retaining the character and charm of a building that’s well over 100 years old and steeped in local history. You get modern comforts without losing that wonderful old-country hotel atmosphere. The hospitality is exactly what you hope for in a Kiwi country pub — friendly, genuine, down-to-earth and welcoming. Add a beautiful open fire, a great atmosphere and an awesome country pub menu, and you’ve got a place that’s very easy to settle into. And as a lovely bonus, the resident family dog is very much part of the furniture, adding to the homely, relaxed feel of the place. Whether you’re stopping for the night or staying a little longer, this is the sort of hotel that reminds you why country pubs are special. **Highly recommended — great people, great food, great atmosphere, a very special four-legged local, and plenty of old-fashioned Kiwi character. We’ll definitely be back !**. Nothing to dislike, great place for the location, money and hospitality

Wayne·Hace 2 meses

The spot’s perfect for an extended stay—everything I needed was right there.

Diane·Hace 5 meses

“Excellent value....”

Jaxson and Danny were absolute stars, always attentive and eager to help with our luggage. We appreciated their assistance. The hotel is 160 years old and still a work in progress, so a few improvements are needed, but it offers excellent value and will only get better once the breakfast and dessert menus are finished. It was a pleasure meeting them and enjoying their down‑to‑earth southern hospitality. Best wishes, Deb & Kevin. They’re still waiting to put up the new signage we mentioned.

Deborah·Hace 6 meses