Royal Mail Hotel

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Great location!

8.5

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Royal Mail Hotel in Lumsden offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, and toaster. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and a shared kitchen. Convenient Facilities: The hotel features a housekeeping service, electric vehicle charging station, bicycle parking, and ski storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Additional amenities include a dining table, TV, and free toiletries. Activities and Location: Guests can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby. Invercargill Airport is 50 mi away. The hotel is located on a quiet street with scenic views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 twin bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sio
Ireland Ireland
“The hotel has exquisite interior design that is very vintage yet not old; it is well-preserved and fully equipped. They also prepare a little handmade soap as a gift, which was a nice surprise.”
James
United States United States
“The owner Mel was a gracious host. She took the time to talk with us about the history of the hotel. She also engaged in having delightful conversations with us. The decor of the hotel kept its history which made it more enjoyable. The...”
Tom
United States United States
“We needed a place around Lumsden for a few days of fishing in the area. The Royal Mail Hotel was located right in the middle of where we needed to be, so the location was great. The hotel had been there for over 100 years and it was fun to read...”
Robert
United States United States
“The music from the bar was a little distracting before I went to sleep:)”
Evan
New Zealand New Zealand
“A nicely renovated old hotel with lots of charm. Great location with food and drink available in tavern next door. Ideal for our group of 8. Received good instructions on lockboxes and other room details.”
G
United States United States
“The rooms were nice and comfy, and the handmade soaps gave an extra bit of love. The use of the kitchen and great room was convenient as well.”
Darrell
United States United States
“great spot to crash while fishing in Lumsden area. i stayed in a small room that used a shared bath. i was worried about the shared bath part, but there were multiple bathrooms and showers just outside my door. all very clean.”
Mufaddal
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely owner reminded me there are Tesla charging facilities for my car.”
Jo
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was just what we needed, good value, clean, comfy, lovely kitchen, living room and a bath (as well as showers).”
Karolina
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Amazing historical hotel with beautiful rooms and clean facilities”

Hotel area info

House rules

Royal Mail Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 20 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the hotel. Just make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

For bookings made in the shared dorm room: please ensure to select the number of beds for each guest.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Royal Mail Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.