36 Waimate Highway R.D.8 Makikihi, 7978 Waimate, New Zealand
#6 of 6 hotels in Waimate
Guests' ChoiceBased on 100 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 16, 2024
Erin
New ZealandIt the bar was busy when we arrived, but it quietened down pretty early and The Hotel was nice and quiet so we had a good nights sleep.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Amber
New ZealandNo fridge
The shower was great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Tim
New ZealandClean, good value, excellent staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Howard
New ZealandFair price for a country pub. Very pleasant staff and Kim ? a great hostess Nice room & facilities and a good place to rest after a long day.. Food was well priced and breakfast was a bonus. I was surprised that it did not have more guests who might have been travelling N/ S. Would stay again if I was thinking of stopping overnight at either Timaru/Oamaru
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: November 27, 2023
Catherine
New ZealandNothing it was great when I have stayed before and see answer above- well managed
No space for this but it wasn’t actually me who stayed, it was my work mate. She was very happy and her room sort after by others and staff successfully managed the situation to work out well for everyone. Much appreciated so well done.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 23, 2023
Catherine
New ZealandBed against the wall
Staff, food and atmosphere.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Michael
SwedenNot a dislike...but the mirrors in the bedrooms need to be lowered so that shorter people can see in it. My partner had to stand on the bed to use it. More cups in the breakfast room.
The buzz of full pub and very busy, chatty staff. Lovely food. Room and facilities fab.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: August 21, 2023
O'keefe
New ZealandMakikihi Hotel is a hidden gem that not everyone knows about. Because it was quiet, warm and relaxing.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 10, 2023
Tonya
New ZealandThe breakfast was great. I didn't expect bacon and eggs for the price of the room. Even though it was shared bathrooms I never had to wait.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 16, 2023
Rachel
New Zealandaffordable fmaily stop, had the MFC for tea - delicious!! friendly staff and is a regular stop for us on our family road trips
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: April 25, 2023
Catriona
New ZealandThe staff were very friendly, beds were comfy and large, great showers, great breakfast room, good wifi
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 26, 2023
Nicholas
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like.
Very pleasent stay, great hosts and bar atmostphere and great food.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: March 21, 2023
Brad
New ZealandThere was nothing we didn't like,
The staff are very friendly and accommodating, they went out of their way to look after us. This included walking us around the rooms, explaining the happy hour activities and how Breakfast would work (Which was included). The meals were cheap, large and fast to come out. They have great parking and access after hours. The rooms are large, clean and more comfortable than your average hotel. Even the other patrons were friendly.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 20, 2023
Paul
New ZealandBright sensor light in hallway
Great staff, bartender was awesome lovely chap! Continental breakfast was good, bit of toast, juice and good company.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 19, 2023
Georgina
United KingdomVery friendly local country pub. Great accomodation. Family room was perfect for 3 adults.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 12, 2023
Gordon
New Zealandnothing
very clean facilities and friendly staff
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 9, 2023
Johanna
FinlandThe atmosphere and pub had great food.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: February 25, 2023
Alice
New ZealandThe lady was LOVELY and welcoming. Thank you
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Ken
New Zealandbreakfast was fine would been nice to get a tea or coffee. location was very good .
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: January 14, 2023
Grandi
New ZealandBeds were so comfortable 😌
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: December 15, 2022
Amber
New ZealandNeeded a fridge in the family room
Clean and tidy, friendly stuff. Great location, would stay again
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 13, 2022
Sandii
New Zealandnothing it was all great
service was fantastic!!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: November 28, 2022
Tom
Abkhazia, GeorgiaGreat place to stay! Staff were all very friendly and helpful even when they were busy with a fundraiser they were hosting. Very accommodating with children (cool wee playground and toy box). We will be back to stay in the future!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: October 31, 2022
Stephen
New Zealand.
Fantastic place to stay! Great staff, food & facilities. Used as a base for the March Hare Rally. They even shuttled us to the rally site in Waimate. We'll be back...
Stayed in October 2022
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