Waiau Hotel, Tuatapere Southland
Warm southern country hospitality, great traditional cooking fare, comfortable and cosy accommodation, isolation and location – that’s the magic of the Waiau Hotel.
A true country hotel, the historic Waiau Hotel (opened in 1909) is a cosy, clean and friendly place to stay in New Zealand’s southernmost town, Tuatapere. It’s at the end of Highway 99, at the gateway to Fiordland National Park and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular wilderness scenery, including New Zealand’s newest major walking track, the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track.
Come and stay with owner/operators Dorothy and Quinton Donald and experience country hospitality at its best. Dorothy and Quinton come from central Southland farming background and guarantee a friendly stay at the Waiau - together with their staff, they are always ready with a smile to help out guests where they can. At the Waiau Hotel, there is always the opportunity to mix and mingle with real southern people.
The hotel has 25 rooms (including six with ensuites) and is able to accommodate up to 54 people.
Accommodation - In the quiet annex we have:
- Three triple rooms containing a double and a single bed;
- Three double rooms including the Honeymoon Suite containing a super king-size bed. All these bedrooms have ensuites. Some rooms have views of the Waiau River, mountains and the Hump Ridge Track;
- All of these rooms have ensuites;
- Seven twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities.
All rooms in the annex have TVs, electric blankets and heaters. Central heating is available.
In the hotel itself upstairs we have ten twin rooms and one flat that has two bedrooms with a double and a single bed and a set of bunks in the lounge. This ideal for a family. These rooms have shared bathroom facilities which include bath and shower.
Rooms are cleaned and serviced daily.
Additional facilities available for our guests are laundry facilities, free parking, hair dryer, cot, B/Q, garden bar, courtesy coach, highchair.
For guests walking the Hump Ridge Track, there are security storage areas available for spare luggage and vehicles.
The Waiau Hotel offers guests a full range of quality food from its three dining areas - Hump Ridge Cafe Bar, Bar/Bistro dining and the main dining room. And let’s not forget the famous Tuatapere sausage breakfast!
The restaurant bar is a real social spot with a pool table, juke box and gaming machines. The Public Bar/Bistro sports a big screen television and there is Sky TV available and in the Bar/Bistro. There is a guitar and piano available and there is an open fire in the bar. The hotel also has a wholesale bottle store.
As well as the steady stream of international and national guests who stay at the Waiau just for the good old fashioned holiday, Quinton and Dorothy also host visitors who come to the western Southland region for attractions such as the Hump Ridge Track. Rugby supporters groups are also often hosted at the Waiau.
Waiau Hotel, Tuatapere Southland Enquiry Form
Address:
47 Main Street
Tuatapere
Southland
Phone: +64 3 226 6409
Fax: +64 3 226 6354
Web: Visit website
RATES: Quoted in NZ$
- Room Rate with facilities and bed and breakfast:
$NZ50.00 - $NZ55.00 - Room Rate with shared facilities and bed and breakfast:
$NZ35.00 - $NZ45.00
Tariffs are valid to 30 September 2007.