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Otematata's Best Dam Pub

3.0 star property
Travelers find a perfect balance of relaxation and entertainment at this countryside pub, where garden views complement pool table challenges and excellent dining

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The Best Dam Pub in Otematata offers a welcoming retreat with a peaceful garden and laundry facilities. Enjoy Modern European dishes at the restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, and challenge friends to pool games, all while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is €83
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Twin Room with Shower

Highlights

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

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

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

Map
Otematata Lakes Hotel, 2736 Otematata-Kurow Road, Otematata, 9412

What's nearby

  • Benmore Dam - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 15 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Clay Cliffs - 16 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 16 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Wrinkly Rams - 16 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

Hotel next to a golf course
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a bar at Otematata's Best Dam Pub. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site Modern European cuisine family restaurant, Eatery Bar and Lodging, offers lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a local area shuttle and smoke-free property
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Otematata's Best Dam Pub boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is Otematata's Best Dam Pub pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 26 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otematata's Best Dam Pub on 6 Jan 2026 start from €82.58, 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.

How much is parking at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Otematata's Best Dam Pub located?

Situated in Otematata, this golf hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Benmore Dam and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Lake Benmore. Totara Peak Gallery and Clay Cliffs are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

Otematata's Best Dam Pub Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

8/10 Good

Rosemary

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

10/10 Excellent

Reiner

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

8/10 Good

Ed

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

2/10 Terrible

Vince

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cheap, and I liked the copuntryside atmosphere. Unfortunately no option to cook yourself....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
冷蔵庫の品が凍った 手洗いの水が出ない テレビが見えない 全てが古(40年以上)くて 新しい建物があるのに使っていない 部屋を変更する要求を蹴られた
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Desenrascou

Casa de banho muito pequena, com aranhas grandes e muitos mosquitos e traças. Limpeza geral deixa muito a desejar. Cama e lençóis limpos. Wi-Fi lento.
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

6/10 Okay

., Otematata

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good stay

no range of wifi in room and need hangers in bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Tony, Florence Italy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

the hotel is placed in a tiny village

There are many artificial lakes in an area with no wide forest. I suggest to be nearer to Mount Cook or the lakes in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Very basic, not enough power points!

I like the old place, but it could be cleaner. The staff in the attached bar were lovely and the pizza was the best in all of New Zealand (South Island).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Lynette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Happy at All

didnt get what we paid for...no TV, No private shower, therefore no toiletries,,beds looked like they had been slept in, dirty towels,beds in bad condition,no service at all, no tea/coffee hard to find.holes in the wall that had not been repaired...just covered up with other boarding.we should have got alot more for what we paid for. NEVER AGAIN