Reviews of Owen River Tavern & Motels

Hi Jiemee, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peace and the Chinese dinner—it was a pleasure having you. Looking forward to welcoming you back next time you’re in the South Island! Warm regards, Kim & John

Hi Jiemee, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peace and the Chinese dinner—it was a pleasure having you. Looking forward to welcoming you back next time you’re in the South Island! Warm regards, Kim & Joh… Show more

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found your room beautiful and well-equipped. We truly appreciate your understanding about the charm of our older building. We’re excited to let you know that we’re currently in the process of renovations, which include fresh wall paint, brand-new bathrooms, and updated carpets to make your future visits even more comfortable. It’s wonderful to know that our motel made your journey to Fox Glacier a bit easier. We hope you had a fantastic time exploring such a stunning destination! Regards Kim and John

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found your room beautiful and well-equipped. We truly appreciate your understanding about the charm of our older building. We’re exc… Show more

Thank you for your kind words and feedback! We’re delighted that you appreciated our convenient location near Lake Nelson Reserve, as well as the delicious food available at our on-site tavern. It's wonderful to know that the scenic mountain views added to your experience. Regards Kim and John

Thank you for your kind words and feedback! We’re delighted that you appreciated our convenient location near Lake Nelson Reserve, as well as the delicious food available at our on-site tavern. It's wonderful to know that the scenic mount… Show more

Dear Paul, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your recent stay with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spacious room, the big comfortable bed, and the well-stocked amenities. It’s also wonderful that you had a chance to meet our friendly Weka and explore the walk to the river – those are truly special touches we’re proud to offer. I'm glad to know you found the tavern welcoming and enjoyed the beer! We sincerely apologize for the oversight regarding the kitchen sponge. Maintaining high standards is very important to us, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. Please rest assured that this has been addressed, and we’ll ensure future guests have fresh, clean sponges for their use. Once again, thank you for your kind words and constructive feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our property soon for an even better experience. Warm regards, Kim and John

Dear Paul, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your recent stay with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spacious room, the big comfortable bed, and the well-stocked amenities. It’s also wonderful that … Show more

Dear Morag, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. We're pleased to hear that you appreciated the on-site restaurant and found our team friendly. We understand your concern about the cost, and we value your input as it helps us strive for excellence. Thank you for your understanding and for sharing your thoughts with us. Best regards, Kim & John

Dear Morag, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. We're pleased to hear that you appreciated the on-site restaurant and found our team friendly. We understand your concern about the cost, and we value your … Show more

Hi Sandra and family, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It's great to know that you appreciated our quiet location and the peaceful sounds of the river. We're glad you found our service, food, and hospitality to your satisfaction. We love providing a restful spot for travelers like you to take a break from the road. Looking forward to welcoming you back on your next journey! Best regards Kim and John

Hi Sandra and family, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It's great to know that you appreciated our quiet location and the peaceful sounds of the river. We're glad you f… Show more

Dear Valerie, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that everything was to your liking. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the check-in process, the accommodation, and the fresh, tasty food. We’re also glad you discovered the lovely walk down to the river—it’s one of our hidden gems and a perfect spot to relax. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards Kim & John

Dear Valerie, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that everything was to your liking. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the check-in process, the accommodation, and the fre… Show more

Dear Tracy, Thank you for your kind feedback on your recent stay at our property. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the friendly staff, the good food at the hotel, the lovely walk by the river, and the big, comfortable bed. We appreciate your understanding regarding the traffic noise from the nearby road. We're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience and will take your comments into consideration. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Best regards, Kim and John

Dear Tracy, Thank you for your kind feedback on your recent stay at our property. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the friendly staff, the good food at the hotel, the lovely walk by the river, and the big, comfortable bed. We app… Show more

Hi will, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and found our spot to be a lovely place to rest while on the road. Our team takes great pride in providing friendly service and maintaining clean, spacious facilities, so it’s wonderful to know that their efforts made a positive impression. We’re also delighted that you enjoyed the wholesome meals at our pub and the amenities we offer. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Safe travels!

Hi will, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and found our spot to be a lovely place to rest while on the road. Our team takes great pride in providing friendly service and maint… Show more

Dear John and Peggy, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our location convenient and enjoyed the food. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're thrilled to have met your expectations. We greatly appreciate your willingness to recommend us to your friends. It means the world to us, and we're grateful for your support. Thank you once again for your lovely words. Warm regards, Kim and John

Dear John and Peggy, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our location convenient and enjoyed the food. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're thrilled to have met your expectations. W… Show more

Dear sirs, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views and found our area to be lovely, convenient, and comfortable. It’s always our goal to provide a relaxing and enjoyable experience for our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future! Cheers/ Kim & John

Dear sirs, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views and found our area to be lovely, convenient, and comfortable. It’s always our goal to provide a relaxing and enjoyable experienc… Show more

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and had a pleasant experience at our property. It’s great to know that the walk to the stream and camping area added to your stay. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your meal and apple cider at the tavern, and that our friendly and accommodating staff made your stay even more comfortable. We appreciate your kind words about the cleanliness and comfort of our rooms. We also value your observation about the decor being a bit dated and will consider it in our ongoing efforts to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for another enjoyable stay! Cheers/Kim

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and had a pleasant experience at our property. It’s great to know that the walk to the stream and camping area added to your… Show more

"Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the dinner exceptional. It was a pleasure to meet you, and we're glad you found both of us friendly and charming. We're thrilled to be considered a gem in the wilderness, and we hope to welcome you back for a longer stay next time. Your kind words mean a lot to us. Cheers/ Kim & John

"Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the dinner exceptional. It was a pleasure to meet you, and we're glad you found both of us friendly and charming. We're thrilled to be consi… Show more

Hi Heather, Hi Heather, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Your compliments on our hospitality and cuisine mean the world to us, especially as we've been dedicated to running our hotel for the past 27 years. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Kim and John

Hi Heather, Hi Heather, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Your compliments on our hospitality and cuisine mean the world to us, especially as we've been dedicated to running… Show more

Thank you for your feedback! We genuinely appreciate you acknowledging our friendly owner. We're sorry to hear about the space and shower issues you encountered and will address the mould situation promptly. The kitchenette's limited space is noted, and we understand the limitations given the age of our facilities. We agree that our location is ideal for a short stay, and we'll continue to make improvements for future guests. Thank you for helping us grow and enhance our services!

Thank you for your feedback! We genuinely appreciate you acknowledging our friendly owner. We're sorry to hear about the space and shower issues you encountered and will address the mould situation promptly. The kitchenette's limited space … Show more