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Gladstone Grand Hotel

2.0 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View
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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View
Double Room

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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43 Main St, Fairlie, Canterbury, 7925
  • Place, McLean Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairlie Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairlie Heritage Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View

  • Park view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Fairlie

At Gladstone Grand Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of McLean Park and Fairlie Golf Course. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions in proximity to this Fairlie hostel include Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapo.
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What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fairlie Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 45 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 50 min drive - 55.1 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverstream Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Bean South - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red Stag - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Eat Deli Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gladstone Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gladstone Grand Hotel

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gladstone Grand Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fairlie hostel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Gladstone Grand Hotel offers 18 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Gladstone Grand Hotel Fairlie
Gladstone Grand Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gladstone Grand Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Fairlie

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gladstone Grand Hotel?

Yep, Gladstone Grand Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gladstone Grand Hotel?

The closest beach to Gladstone Grand Hotel is Caroline Bay Beach (46.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gladstone Grand Hotel?

No, Gladstone Grand Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gladstone Grand Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gladstone Grand Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gladstone Grand Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Gladstone Grand Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Fairlie Golf Course is a short 11-minute walk away.

Gladstone Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 60 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brig

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation but good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, friendly staff, very basic but immaculately clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very old building, no staff onsite, but very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

HENRY

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. While some would call this largely un-renovated 1884 hotel rundown, I found it charming and interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous. Old hotel and it showed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and quiet. Food was delicious at the bar. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Walker

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for the price. Room was old but clean. People were loud which was annoying
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old hotel built in 1880s, large rooms, warm and with character in need of some redecorating but good value for price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Gavin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shared bathrooms-
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
If all you need is a bed then this is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in need of updating, basic facilities are lacking, (lamps and bins in rooms, access to tea and coffee facilities, sanitary bins in ladies bathrooms) the rooms were clean but in need of decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sujan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Would love it if the reception was open early or available without having to call (gets charged for tourist) apart from that it’s good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and run down. Bar was drab
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service
The showers had no soap and shampoo. This is something that should be standard in a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jose

Cozy and funky. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never stay here, we had paid before we saw the room, left after 5 minutes and was refused a refund. Avoid at all cost. Expedia should be ashamed to have this revolting disgusting dump on their platform.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Agata

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were cean but small and very basic. The hotel is very old and does need more work. It was good for a nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cheap hotel I booked because there were no options. But it had shared toilets and bathrooms (that needs to be made cear on the Orbitz website!), it was quite worn and my lock didn't work from the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Manuel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean but really need to have an upgrade plus washrooms are to share with everyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Phillip

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

Horrible hotel. Best suited for backpackers

Horrible hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a previous review stated there is nothing grand about this hotel!! I am surprised it passes inspections it is so rundown with daylight blowing through the balcony doors were the wood has rotted and broken away. On arrival our room must of had about 20 flies buzzing around in it. Even they had gone by the time we returned having found it was there or nowhere to stay. Having said that the bed was comfortable and the sheets were well laundered and lovely to sleep in. But my advice to anyone is that this is just a very poor hostel not a hotel, think seriously before booking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Jared

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a disaster. Check in was not good. We had to wander through the place to find someone. There is no reception are. The place is run down and in desperate need of repairs. How in the wall. Dirty, carpet is disgusting. The only reason we stayed is because we had no other options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This old pub was probably built in the late 1890’s. And not has been spent on keeping it good. But despite that it was functional for what we wanted , which was just an overnight quick stop. The facilities are shared. And the floorboards do creak a lot, but at $200 for 3 people it was good and the staff, a lovely Indian family, were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ray

It was like a step back to the late 1800s. It did the trick. Need more or better pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025