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Otematata's Best Dam Pub

3.0 star property
Hotel in Otematata with restaurant and bar/lounge

Photo gallery for Otematata's Best Dam Pub

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

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Explore the area

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Otematata Lakes Hotel, 2736 Otematata-Kurow Road, Otematata, 9412
  • Place, Benmore Dam
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Benmore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hot Tubs Omarama
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room with Shower

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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 - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Lake Benmore - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 20 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Clay Cliffs - 20 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 43 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

Hotel in Otematata with restaurant and bar/lounge
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

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

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otematata's Best Dam Pub on 8 Nov 2025 start from NZ$155.25, 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.