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Otematata's Best Dam Pub

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Garden
Standard Queen Room
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Explore the area

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Otematata Lakes Hotel, 2736 Otematata-Kurow Road, Otematata, 9412
  • Place, Benmore Dam
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hot Tubs Omarama
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Clay Cliffs
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room with Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Otematata

At Otematata's Best Dam Pub, you'll be 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from Benmore Dam and 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from Lake Benmore. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The family restaurant, Eatery Bar and Lodging, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Otematata hotel include Totara Peak Gallery and Clay Cliffs.

What's nearby

  • Benmore Dam - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 18 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Clay Cliffs - 18 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Wrinkly Rams - 18 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 18 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪West Road Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Hydro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Otematata Country Inn - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Otematata's Best Dam Pub also features a garden and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Otematata hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Otematata's Best Dam Pub offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Eatery Bar and Lodging

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [the bar]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Eatery Bar Lodging
Otematata Eatery Bar Lodging Lodge
Eatery Bar Lodging Lodge
Otematata Eatery Bar Lodging
Otematata Eatery Bar Lodging
Otematata's Best Dam Pub Hotel
Otematata's Best Dam Pub Otematata
Otematata's Best Dam Pub Hotel Otematata

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Otematata's Best Dam Pub offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

As of 29 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otematata's Best Dam Pub on 1 May 2026 start from NZ$129, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Yep, Otematata's Best Dam Pub has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

No, Otematata's Best Dam Pub does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

There is a golf course next to Otematata's Best Dam Pub.

Otematata's Best Dam Pub Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 52 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sajeeva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and cosy, and we even had our own bathroom. The place was surprisingly quiet despite being next to a bar. The food was good, and the staff were extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well good points. Room was warm, the food was nice. The barman was nice and helpful he even came to room to see if he could get TV working. Bad points. The TV and radio didn't work, the beds were uncomfortable, The handbasin was cracked/broken. The room was very outdated. Worst of all was the bedspread on one of the beds had huge stains on it. Would return to the Eatery/Bar. However would not stay at their accomodation again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reiner

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay for a weekend of fishing around the Aviemore area. Prices are reasonable the pub food is good and they have cold Speights on tap, what more could you possible ask for
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the fact there was a great restaurant on site with our accommodation. The added bonus was a Saturday night quiz that we were encouraged to participate in. Our room was a standard queen, it is dated and requires some refurbishment but the bathroom has had a very nice overhaul. Walls are thin, take earplugs if you have an early morning departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ange

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Disliked: Staff & service
We had an emergency and had to leave just after booking, with no facilities used. We had 3 rooms $307.80.which included Two single rooms at full price. Beer was over $10 per pint and child running everywhere. So a very expensive stay for nothing. Not offered any discount on leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff made a good effect to see that we had an enjoyable time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vince

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The staff, the bar and the food were all great. Room 11 needs to be completely done up. And if you continue to use room 11 get it cleaned properly. I would stay there again but not in room 11.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room could do with a bit of TLC Check in service was great. I’d definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked the Staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Getting a bit old and tired looking but great staff more than compensate for that
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the Blankets were army barracks leftovers. Scratchy wool. The food was 5 star. New linens and they will be a hot spot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast & Friendly service from Emma :) room was nice, all was good :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and meals were fantastic. couldn't fault their service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The multi plug in our room did not work. There was only one bedside table. It was a Saturday night and the music noise from the bar went on until after midnight with men smoking and cursing outside our room ( which was adjacent to the bar entrance) until 1.30am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good all round accommodation - a bit basic but adequate
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room eith all necessaries. At night we can watch the milky way just like lake tekapo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019