Otematata's Best Dam Pub

Hotel in Otematata with a restaurant and a bar

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Dates

October 2025

27

November 2025

Standard Queen Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Parking included
Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Queen Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Otematata

Otematata's Best Dam Pub places you within a 10-minute drive of Benmore Dam and Lake Benmore. This 10-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

Benmore Dam - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
Lake Benmore - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
Hot Tubs Omarama - 20 min drive - 18.1 miles
Clay Cliffs - 20 min drive - 18.1 miles
Twizel Town Centre - 43 min drive - 39.1 miles

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 a restaurant and a bar

Guests staying at Otematata's Best Dam Pub enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an area shuttle.

Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and desks.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

$118 nightly

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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 elevator

More

1 building
1 floor
Smoking not allowed

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 available

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

Service animals exempt from fees

Property 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

Check-in: 2 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Eatery Bar Lodging

Otematata Eatery Bar Lodging Lodge

Eatery Bar Lodging Lodge

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 free cancellation available at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Otematata's Best Dam Pub provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

This hotel is located in Otematata, close to Benmore Dam. Lake Benmore is also within a driving distance of 4.5 mi.

Will I be able to park at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Otematata's Best Dam Pub include a casino on the premises?

No, Otematata's Best Dam Pub doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Otematata's Best Dam Pub?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Otematata's Best Dam Pub a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Does Otematata's Best Dam Pub have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.