8 Hilton Street, 7804 Blackball, New Zealand
#2 of 3 hotels in Blackball
Guests' ChoiceBased on 160 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 June 2024
Emma
New ZealandWe loved our stay at Blackball's Inn, it has just the right amount of character, it's clean and tidy and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The hosts are fabulous and very welcoming. They cooked us up a delicious meal, had home baking onsite and the barista coffee was spot on too!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Jewel
New ZealandNothing
Great service and excellent breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Paul
New ZealandFriendly welcoming staff. Comfortable clean beds. Quiet spot
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Adam
New ZealandNothing other than the fact that it’s a little dated.
Character building with lovely original features right in the middle of town. Great continental breakfast also.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Kiona
BelgiumSuper friendly staff, local bar, it’s not new but the place was very clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Dominique
ThailandThe hosts! Adorable and welcoming Excellent cuisine at good price
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
David
New ZealandService was very personal and caring, and we felt well looked after
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Frank
New ZealandNA
Pat and Jane our hosts
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Xavier
New ZealandBlackball is a quirky place with a rich history and Blackball Inn could not be any different. Staff is welcoming, shared toilets are super clean and the king size bed in my bedroom was very comfortable. Make sure you pay attention to the pictures, photos, posters and other curiosities spread around the pub walls and hallways. The breakfast was simple but good, especially the bread. We also had a pizza for dinner which was better than many pizza places in Christchurch...overall a pleasant stay!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Chris
United KingdomFacilities past their best but good enough.
Very informal small town and equally informal inn. Very friendly staff. Nice live music in the garden. The town is worth visiting for its proud history. NZ Labour party formed here. Famous strike in 1908. A lot of hippyish people came in after the mine closed. Still has that vibe.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Colin
New ZealandVery homely place. The staff and locals were very welcoming and friendly
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Val
New Zealand.
The location, character and hospitality of our hosts.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Elizabeth
New ZealandThe staff. The history. The authentic . The food, the coffee, a brilliant start to the paparoa
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Carl
New Zealand?
Breakfast was great (exceeded expectations extra toast and butter along with a good helping of cereal) ! The shower was good. The bed was okay. However its the friendliness of the hosts and people in the town which is next level- unbelieveable warmth, so helpful, fun, curious, kind, and so inclusive!! Roll out the red carpet.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Sandra
New ZealandNo
Excellent breakfast .. home made bread .. yum
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Anne
New ZealandNothing
The building was old but 'homely'. Staff were very friendly, informative and helpful. Super amazing meal! and more than I could eat. Clean and comfortable, we would stay there again no problem.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Ben-tal
New ZealandThere was nothing we didn't like.
The owners and staff were very friendly and it was interesting to learn about the history of Blackball which was reflected in the name of the bar and the photos on the wall. Our room was clean and pleasant. Dinner and breakfast were nice.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Lois
New ZealandNothing not to like
The fantastic hospitality and good home cooking
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
David
Australianothing
Breakfast included so that was good. However I didn't realise that there are no kitchen facilities which are usually provided if you stay in "bunk' accommodation. Should have read the B Com description more carefully
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Ann
New ZealandPat and Jane are great hosts.. Really friendly and helpful. The food was very good. The inn is an excellent place to stay before starting the Paparoa track.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Eleanor
New ZealandWe loved it all
Loved this place, rather quirky with lots of memorabilia on display. Very comfortable bedrooms, shower block down the hall, cozy bar and restaurant, very welcoming staff and owners. Tea and coffee on a table in the hallway.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Field
New ZealandRooms not being self contained
Location, friendliness of staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Cass
New ZealandNothing
Clean and cosy
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Rhys
New ZealandNothing it was perfect
The breakfast was excellent I had the whole bedroom to myself. I enjoyed the historic rugged charm about the accommodation I'd stay there again.
Stayed in October 2023
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