Title: Otematata's Best Dam Pub Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Otematata's Best Dam Pub Hotel in Otematata with restaurant and bar/lounge ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15905300/15905275/bb84d0de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15905300/15905275/w730h407x0y0-30fd9727.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Queen Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15905300/15905275/f557d902.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15905300/15905275/1e264c24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15905300/15905275/2227f0f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Best Dam Pub in Otematata offers a welcoming retreat with a peaceful garden and laundry facilities. Enjoy Modern European dishes at the restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, and challenge friends to pool games, all while staying connected with in-room WiFi. 6.6 ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - Housekeeping - Free WiFi - Laundry - Parking included £65 includes taxes & fees 7 Oct - 8 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 29 - Sept 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=15905275&PinnedHotelID=15905275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=15905275&PinnedHotelID=15905275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 30 - Oct 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=15905275&PinnedHotelID=15905275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=15905275&PinnedHotelID=15905275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=15905275&PinnedHotelID=15905275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=15905275&PinnedHotelID=15905275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=15905275&PinnedHotelID=15905275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=15905275&PinnedHotelID=15905275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### Triple Room, Multiple Beds ### Highlights Connecting rooms available Fridge Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Standard Queen Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15905300/15905275/73633ea8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Queen Room ### Highlights Connecting rooms available Fridge Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Cable channels - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### Twin Room with Shower ### Highlights Connecting rooms available Fridge Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOtematata-Hotels-Otematata-Eatery-Bar-And-Lodging.h15905275.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOtematata-Hotels-Otematata-Eatery-Bar-And-Lodging.h15905275.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Otematata, Otematata's Best Dam Pub is next to a golf course. Hot Tubs Omarama is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Benmore and Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. [Visit our Otematata travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Otematata.dx9548) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-44.60313%2C170.19500&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FOYD4jjVSEjBqiyBpTwyqXI7SO8=) Otematata Lakes Hotel, 2736 Otematata-Kurow Road, Otematata, 9412 ### 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 Eatery, Bar & Lodging - ‬1 min walk - ‪Hungry Hydro - ‬6 min walk - ‪Otematata Country Inn - ‬6 min walk - ‪West Road Cafe - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Otematata's Best Dam Pub Hotel next to a golf course You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a bar at Otematata's Best Dam Pub. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site Modern European cuisine family restaurant, Eatery Bar and Lodging, offers lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a local area shuttle and smoke-free property - A billiards/pool table Room features All guestrooms at Otematata's Best Dam Pub boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Fridges, electric kettles and heating ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29960000/29951400/29951325/75cc3f0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Otematata Escapes Otematata - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.4 Very good 31 reviews £97 includes taxes & fees 2 Oct - 3 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=29951325&PinnedHotelID=29951325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78140000/78139300/78139269/5313da10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Getaway in Otematata - Brand new 2 bed unit Otematata - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=78139269&PinnedHotelID=78139269&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 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 lift ### More - 1 building - 1 floor - Smoke-free property ## 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 ### 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 Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### Property is also known as Eatery Bar Lodging Otematata Eatery Bar Lodging Lodge Eatery Bar Lodging Lodge Otematata Eatery Bar Lodging 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 Otematata's Best Dam Pub pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Otematata's Best Dam Pub? > As of 29 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otematata's Best Dam Pub on 7 Oct 2025 start from £64.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Otematata-Hotels-Otematata-Eatery-Bar-And-Lodging.h15905275.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Otematata's Best Dam Pub? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Otematata's Best Dam Pub? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Otematata's Best Dam Pub? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Otematata's Best Dam Pub located? > Situated in Otematata, this golf hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Benmore Dam and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Lake Benmore. Totara Peak Gallery and Clay Cliffs are also within 16 miles (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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