Nelson Lakes National Park - 33 min drive - 39.9 km
Getting around
Westport (WSZ) - 99 min drive
Restaurants
Murchison Tea Rooms - 1 min walk
Beechwoods Cafe - 2 min walk
Rivers Cafe - 1 min walk
The Cow Shed Restaurant - 1 min walk
The Commercial Hotel - 1 min walk
About this property
Hampden Hotel
Hampden Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Murchison. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
21 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Television in common areas
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 7.50 to 19.00 for adults, and NZD 7.50 to 19.00 for children
Policies
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Hampden Hotel Murchison
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hampden Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hampden Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hampden Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hampden Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hampden Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Hampden Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Hampden Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hampden Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hampden Hotel like?
Hampden Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Murchison Museum and 6 minutes' walk from Boer War Memorial.
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Mar 10, 2020
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 1, 2020
A classic turn of the century genuine Kiwi hotel, Great people running it and the whole place doesn't pretend to be what it isn't.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 20, 2020
the room was very very hot there was no fan available , the room we had booked was already taken when we got there.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 17, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 13, 2020
But basic but acceptable although town doesn’t have as much to offer as we were led to believe from guide books
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 20, 2020
Pretty good for $47, bedding is crisp & clean. The staff are warm & friendly. The location is great. I'd happily pay another $15+ if the cleaners got 3xcited about having a reallt good vacuum, ya know, just the hair & dust. But i keep coming back
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1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2020
Great central location, basic but clean - fantastic value for money. Unexpectedly good restaurant fare.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 4, 2020
Old building, refurbished, tall ceilings, big beds. A/C insufficient. No wardrobe or shelves in the room. You are not allowed to have food in the room. Communal area is in a bar open to the public. WiFi barely works
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 16, 2019
Lovely people. Value for money. Good place to stop for the night.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 3, 2019
The staff were lovely but overall property was poor. My bed leg fell off three times in the night . I couldn’t find how to get into the place after attending a family function as pub was closed. The showers and toilet were communal with everyone else. The breakfast was ok and the coffee could have been hotter.. it was pleasant enough, I just might have thought given the location and tourist traffic the property might have been a bit more updated on facilities. It’s tired.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 14, 2019
Old time New Zealand hotel.
We experienced a fire alarm early in the morning. It was cold and misty.
A warm cuppa tea would have helped ease the tension afterwards.
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1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2019
Was a little noisy being on the roadside
But for the price it’s pretty cool.
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1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 28, 2019
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 26, 2019
Classic historic NZ pub
Spacious room with a comfortable bed in classic old hotel. Right above the bar area meant lots of noise on a Saturday night. The restaurant was certainly ok - the special was a fine roast lamb dinner. The internet router signal was too weak to connect in our room.
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1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good
Feb 17, 2019
Pretty much what I expected, room was excellent. Only "trouble" we experienced was that our room was right over the bar and being a Saturday night they had a live band which started playing about 9.30pm, very loud but we made the most of it as the music was good and to our liking, so NOT complaining. Might be good to know for others planning on staying there.
Liked the hotel and friendly staff.
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1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Feb 13, 2019
Only minor hassle was a dripping shower in the bathroom nearby. Staff very helpful.
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1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 11, 2019
Good but basic. Staff are friendly and its cheap and cheerful. Noisy at night though from trucks driving through.
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1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 30, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 5, 2018
Staff very friendly. Property outdated, dirty, and noisy. Shared bathroom with no counter space. Lounge area but no cooking if your own food allowed. Won’t be back.
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1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 3, 2018
You get what you paid for
This hotel is a really great price for budget travelers, but you also get budget accommodations. Overall we had good service and the food and beer downstairs were decent. Hotel should note that check-in is at the bar. It was not intuitive and therefore check-in was quite confusing and took longer than it should have. The room was clean but the bathroom (shared) is not big enough and was both dirty and without hot water for most of the time. We were told at check-in we could use the outer stairs but then were chastised by kitchen staff when we did so. Never did get wifi to work. This is literally in the middle of nowhere with very little else in town. The only reason I see to stay is if you've been camping for days and really just need a bed that's not on the ground.
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1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 23, 2018
Very noise on main road. Smoking table and chairs outside our only window. Room smelt of cigarettes. Day duvet smelt and loomed unclean but sheets and pillows were clean. Poorly lit..
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 18, 2018
Lovely grand old Hotel with awesome meals. The room was great except it didn’t have a chair. The staff were just so helpful and plesant.
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1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 13, 2018
Comfortable driving distance from Picton.
Variety of meals available in bar for dinner. Thai, Chinese and normal, and that was on mid week.
Monty
Monty, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2018
Great value
Good place to stopover on a road trip. Comfortable and everything you need from a budget friendly hotel.
We stayed in an economy double room. Comfortable bed, TV, heater, vanity, cupboard in the room and clean shared toilets and warm showers down the hallway (sensor lights to find your way there).
The manager was friendly and helpful and was ok with us checking in late evening.
Great value!