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About the area
Featherston
In Featherston .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Dorset Square and Cherry Tree Park. Fell Locomotive Museum and Fell Engine Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Dorset Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cherry Tree Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Fell Locomotive Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Stonehenge Aotearoa - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
Cobblestones Village Museum - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
Getting around
Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 27 min drive
Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Featherston R S a Club - 7 min walk
Town and Country - 7 min walk
Messines Bar & Restaurant - 8 min walk
Gusto Cafe Bakery - 4 min walk
Sue's Thai Takeaway - 1 min walk
About this property
The Royal Hotel
Boutique-style guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The boutique The Royal Hotel also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.
This Featherston hotel is smoke free.
11 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Front-desk safe
Terrace
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 11 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. This Featherston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The restaurant hours are 11 AM-9 PM on Monday and Wednesday-Friday. Restaurant hours are 9 AM-10 PM Saturday-Sunday.
Reception hours are 11 AM-8 PM on Monday and Wednesday-Friday. Reception hours are 9 AM-8 PM Saturday-Sunday. The reception is closed on Tuesdays.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
National rating
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Property is also known as
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The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Featherston
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The Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We stayed for two nights. Cosy room, with everything we could have needed. The decor throughout the building was lovely. The food from the kitchen was outstanding, we tried the breakfast and dinner menus - great quality food - yum! Special call out to Debs in the bar/restaurant waiting team, thank you for the wonderful service and your cheerful manner - you were the highlight of our stay :)
The renovated rooms in this hotel are super lux and have a bit of a steampunk vibe to them, with dark jewel tones, many clocks, and copper piping in the spacious bathroom. TV, fridge, claw foot bathtub, options for heating and a fan for cooling, and a sumptuous velvet duvet made the overnight stay super relaxing. Had a three course meal at Brac and Bow downstairs that did not disappoint. Staying here was a treat.
We will definitely be back and planning to return with friends. The only low point was a very busy restaurant so food took a while one evening- however it was good food!!! And advise not to try for an early night if there’s s wedding at the venue! Felt like the band was in the room- however- it was good music!!!!
I loved the thematic decor of the piriraku room, so quaint, finished to a high standard, beautiful architectural features with the modern conveniences.
I stayed in the hotel on my own (no reception overnight and no other guests). I did have a contact number (should I need it) and I certainly did not feel unsafe, it just wasn't what I had expected or experienced before. However, I would definitely recommend and stay again.
We enjoyed a fabulous birthday weekend in the Wairapara - the refurbished Royal Hotel was the perfect place to base ourselves for two nights. It was quirky, cosy and welcoming - we loved the decor, the sense of history and the good range of dining options. The only disappointment was that we did not meet the famous dogs - maybe next year.
The New Zealand steam punk theme was very cool.
Parking is a bit restricted and the restaurant/bar is very good but very busy (which is a symptom of the good thing). So make sure you book a table very early.
The decor which was quirky, beautifully done, comfortable and charming. Our room and ensuite was incredibly clean, something which was really appreciated. Great food at the restaurant Brac and Bow, where we enjoyed one of the best meals we've eaten in a long time.
Only quibble was the lack of human interaction when checking in and checking out. But that's just a personal preference.
Lovely establishment and I'd can't wait go to back for another visit.
Restyled old pub. Front rooms a bit noisy. Decor is 'interesting' by the time you unload all the cushions off the bed, hardly any space to step around the bed. Mats on the floor make for a slip and trip risk - and get caught under the door to the room.
The hosts were absolutely amazing, the service great and the food was excellent. The rooms were a huge surprise, chic and beautifully decorated. If you have not been there yet, make the effort, well worth it.
Beautifully restored hotel, both in the downstairs bar area as well as the rooms. We booked very last minute and think got the last room which was pretty small. That said it was beautifully appointed, clean and comfy and was perfect for retiring too after dinner downstairs. Shared bathrooms were always clean and again, beautifully restored.
Wonderful refurbishment done to a high quality. A wonderful business or couples hotel choice for the Wairapapa. The property has an on-site bar and restaurant which has also been recently re-done.