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.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.1
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  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Just off the main road, but quiet. Accommodation spacious and modern. Pub onsite which does good meals.
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Mountain views, rustic charm. Sweet and sour pork was very nice. Short walk to riverside
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This little place is a gem. It's been rated honestly as the rooms were adequately comfortable. The Tavern is 96 years old, a historic kiwi treasure situated in a beautiful spot. Kim the owner and her husband cook all the meals which were really...

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, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

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

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Owen River Tavern & Motels accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Owen River Tavern & Motels

  • Yes, Owen River Tavern & Motels is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Owen River Tavern & Motels include:

    • Studio
    • Twin/Double

  • Owen River Tavern & Motels has 1 restaurant:

    • Owen River Tavern

  • The prices at Owen River Tavern & Motels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Owen River Tavern & Motels is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Owen River Tavern & Motels is 2.6 miles from the centre of Owen River. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Owen River Tavern & Motels offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours