Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
About this property
Located just 350-metres from the Owen River, guests enjoy an onsite bar and restaurant at Owen River Tavern & Motels. All studios boast mountain views and a flat-screen TV.
Owen River Tavern is a 30-minute drive from Lake Rotoiti and a 1-hour drive from Nelson Lakes National Park. Nelson is a 1-hour and 20-minute drive away.
The heated studio offers a microwave, fridge, toaster and tea and coffee making facilities. It has a desk and the bathroom has free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Guests enjoy free parking. Also on offer is a laundry and Wi-Fi in the business centre for a charge.
The restaurant serves a range of dishes including Chinese cuisine, steak, seafood and desserts.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
“We very much enjoyed our stay at Owen River Tavern. Whilst in a remote area, we liked the peace of it. The owners Kim and John were wonderful and welcoming - plus they make an amazing Chinese dinner! Highly recommended!
Thank you Kim and John...”
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Fiona
Australia
“We were made so welcome right from when we arrived. it was suggested we walk down the track to the camping ground and it MAY just be the highlight of our NZ stay”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“It was a spacey room, well stocked with tea, coffee, soaps etc.
Big, comfortable bed. Nice views from the front door. We were greeted by a Weka bird, who seemed comfortable with the guests. Nice walk to the rover, through the campsite.
Tavern was...”
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Sandra
Australia
“Fantastic, quiet location in the middle of nowhere. Everything was great, the service the food and the hosts were very friendly. Great little spot to pull up and break the drive. You could hear the river below running, which was very peaceful.”
Valerie
United Kingdom
“Everything was fine. Great check in. Accommodation was good. What they don't tell you . There is a walk down to the river, which is lovely to sit by. The food is cooked fresh so very tasty.”
Tracey
Australia
“Friendly staff, good food at the hotel, lovely walk down by the river, nice big bed”
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Will
New Zealand
“Friendly inviting staff, great facilities, and pub with good wholesome meals. Very clean and spacious, full of good amenities.”
Young
Australia
“A very pretty place with a short walk to a stream and camping area at the rear of the property. We had a very good meal in the tavern and a refreshing apple cider.
The staff were friendly and accommodating and we were able to park very close to...”
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Hendrik
Australia
“Did not have breakfast,But had the dinner which was exceptional.Both of the owners we met and were friendly and charming.
In short a gem in the Wilderness.”
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H
New Zealand
“Lovely friendly couple have run this hotel for 27 years
The food was excellent”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Owen River Tavern
Cuisine
Cantonese • Local • Asian
Open for
Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Owen River Tavern & Motels
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Restaurant
Room service
Free WiFi
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
House rules
Owen River Tavern & Motels takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Owen River Tavern & Motels in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Owen River Tavern & Motels in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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