Derelict stamping battery
Derelict stamping battery, Paparoa Track, 7804, New Zealand- Attraction
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Hotels in Blackball8.2Excellent(234 reviews)
Formerly the Blackball Hilton
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About this hotel
Unique Location and Amenities
Formerly the Blackball Hilton is nestled in the quaint town of Blackball, offering a serene escape just 24 km from Greymouth Railway Station. **.
Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in a culinary experience at the on-site restaurant, followed by drinks at the bar. Relaxation continues with free WiFi, a shared lounge, and a garden terrace to unwind in. **.
Recreational Activities
For guests seeking entertainment, the hotel offers billiards and darts for a fun-filled evening. Enjoy a continental breakfast to start your day on a satisfying note before exploring the nearby attractions. **.
To experience the charm and comfort of Formerly the Blackball Hilton, book your stay now and create unforgettable memories.
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Important Information
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Laundry
Bar
Packed lunches
Billiards
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Shared lounge/TV area
Special diet menus - on request
Cashless payment available
First aid kit available
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Security alarm
Room Types
Budget Double Room
Up to 2 guests10 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This double room has a shared bathroom, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
HeatingLinenUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyTrash cans
Family Room
Up to 5 guests3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The unit offers 4 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 3 children
Beds
3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Classic Quadruple Room
Up to 4 guests4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The unit has 4 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Budget Twin Room
Up to 2 guests10 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
This twin room has a shared bathroom, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
HeatingLinenUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyTrash cans
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Guest reviews(234 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Rustic Character Iconic Accommodation, Welcoming Locals and Hotel Staff, Historical West Coast Exemplified ~ Loved It !!!
Nothing to Say; It Is What It Honestly Is, I Definitely Go Again...
8/10
Reviewed Jul 8, 2026I have rested at this hotel before. I'm happy to return to this historic hotel and will do so in the future. My evening was entertained by fellow travellers touring the South Island in their high priced sports cars. My evening meal was venison and it was lovely.
8/10
Reviewed May 2, 2026Great value for money! Nice to have the breakfast included and a fridge to put our food in as we were riding the Paparoa. Place has Lots of character
Would be nice to have a bedside lamp or something but no biggie
7/10
Reviewed Apr 18, 2026Comfortable beds, clean bathrooms & yummy food at the pub. Welcoming staff & a handy location to start the Paparoa Track. Liked that there was a communal kitchenette for making tea & coffee.
Its a historic building in a very quiet town, but thats all part of the charm.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 16, 2026Love staying in this historic hotel
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Apr 14, 2026Very clean and comfortable. Excellent communication, great value for money. Yummy food.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 11, 2026An iconic historic hotel with the enchantment and feel of times gone by. Excellent dinner and breakfast with great staff. Loved the vibrant colours in the bedroom.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2026Un voyage hors du temps dans le vieil hôtel d'une ancienne ville minière. Un bâtiment plein de charme qui raconte une histoire. Petit déjeuner inclus. Bar et restaurant. Chambres simples mais confortables. Sanitaires très propres. Il faut visiter l'espace historique qui se trouve tout a côté et faire un tour en ville.
Rien
9/10
Reviewed Mar 21, 2026Enjoyed the authenticity of the place and the friendly staff. Well worth a visit.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 20, 2026Wonderful history and friendly locals
10/10
Reviewed Mar 16, 2026Just loved the experience & the history surrounding the Hotel
Not applicable
9/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026Love the history. Also, the food at the pub is exceptional.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026A great location with fabulous staff where nothing was too much trouble. The food was very good, generous portions and a wide variety for all ages.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Breakfast was good and the location is great
nothing
7/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2026Room is very small , no table or chairs , no TV only just enough room to sleep . If ya want class and quaility don,t stay there ...if ya ok with very basic everything and shared bathroom you will be fine. Pity they don,t advisertise their exellent breakfast in the advert !!!
When breakfast was included i book pronto ... breakfast was very average so we paid for their bacon and eggs , Brillant
10/10
Reviewed Mar 9, 2026I cannot recommend this place enough. An absolute must if you are passing through. We were greeted by the two lovely bartenders in what I can only describe as an old school saloon vibe, with locals sitting outside, drinking and conversing. It truly made us feel like being part of the village. Lovely rooms, comfy beds, simple, but tasty breakfast. This is an absolute gem.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 7, 2026The atmosphere
Bathroom at other end of building -could be put nearer
7/10
Reviewed Mar 7, 2026Value for money. It lived up to my expectations. Rooms basic but clean. Good wifi.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2026Great place to stay
Pillows were to hard
9/10
Reviewed Feb 25, 2026The history the location and the local people
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Feb 25, 2026Oldie world interesting
To far out of main stream
10/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2026Das Restaurant. Die Atmosphäre, einfach alles!
9/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2026Fab night at this iconic hotel with a bunch of mates. Great food, great atmosphere. Comfy beds and hot showers.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026Mooi historisch gebouw met lokale uitbaters. Niet enkel het gebouw, maar het hele stadje ademt geschiedenis. Naast het hotel is een openluchtmuseum dat zeker de moeite is. De kamers en inrichting zijn oud, maar de bedden zijn comfortabel, alles is kraaknet en de badkamers zijn vernieuwd en brandschoon. Er is geen 24uursreceptie, dus probeer aub tijdig in te checken.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026Love this place, The people, music, food 👌
Nothing to dislike at the Hilton 🫡
9/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026The history and the part the pub played in politics and social change
10/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026Old School, old world hospitality, we'll go back.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026Welcoming Helpful A privilege to stay in such an iconic gem.
6/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026Historical place, great atmosphere, great experience !
No ensuite in the room.
5/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2026Food was amazing 👏 rooms clean and beds comfy
Passive aggressive comments from the couple who owned the place made us feel like we weren't welcome. Thanks goodness for the younger staff who made up for it good service and smiles.
6/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2026De kamer, het motel zelf en de douches/wc’s waren super!
Het personeel behandelde me niet slecht maar ze waren ook niet verwelkomend
8/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2026Need a new window on stairwell
6/10
Reviewed Jan 28, 2026Food was good.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 26, 2026The local history of this place is amazing, bathrooms and bedrooms lovely, food is awesome
The hotel its self is a bit cluttered.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 23, 2026Genuine old hotel. A bit worn but bags of character. Good selection of beers and a very good menu. Great venison and rum pudding Good mixture of locals
It suited me
7/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026No milk in fridge to make a hot drink.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026A return visit from 2024. Room with comfortable bed, bathroom down the corridor. Old wooden building. Friendly staff, my evening meal was venison which was lovely. I will return.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026Breakfast was great and plenty of it
Free beer 🍺
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026A step back in time with proper old fashioned hospitality. A great place!
5/10
Reviewed Jan 14, 2026Bijzondere karakter en aardig personeel
Supergehorige kamers. Enorm veel last gehad van buren in kamers naast ons. Zowel in de avond als in de ochtend vanaf ca. 6 uur.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 14, 2026Unique accommodation. Super friendly staff, Clean and awesome food.
Nothing. Not everyone’s cup of tea but exceeded all our expectations
8/10
Reviewed Jan 13, 2026Loved the history of the place. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and tidy. The meals we had at the restaurant were great. Loved the venison!
One of our group is a vegetarian with a few food allergies. There was nothing on the menu she could eat as listed, and when she asked if alterations could be made to a couple of the menu items, she was told it was not possible.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 12, 2026Breakfast was basic but good with cereal and toast. Room was nice with lots of natural light. Great bar and restaurant with tasty food and friendly service.
Room could have had additional lighting as was only one centre light in room with 4 beds.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 6, 2026Un hôtel chargé d’histoire. Notre chambre était très spartiate mais propre. Les sanitaires viennent d’être rénovés, très propres et douches bien chaudes. Excellente cuisine, un de nos meilleurs repas avec même un plat végane délicieux. Nous avons eu la chance d’avoir un concert live, public cosmopolite, mélange de touristes et de locaux, une super soirée. Une destination un peu à l’écart des routes les plus touristiques mais une expérience à ne pas manquer dans cette petite ville minière.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 6, 2026The staff who checked us in were very welcoming and friendly. Great place to visit and enjoyed a wander in the evening. Loved the chef's wife's guinea pigs down the road! Breakfast was good. Showers were nice and hot and we appreciated the soap dispensers and nice towels.
The woman on breakfast duty was a true character! Not sure she's in her ideal job ;-) Would have liked a better pillow. Shower drains were very slow - I forgot to mention to staff that they needed attention.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Need ventilation in bathrooms and shower Matt’s for wet bathroom floors.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Fantastic menu & beautifully cooked to order food great, gluten free, vegetarian & vegan options. Very basic rooms, very clean & tidy, very comfortable bed. Complimentary breakfast
Down stairs toilet facilities bit grim
9/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Quirky old hotel
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Thanks very much for a great stay and was able to have my fur baby with us
9/10
Reviewed Jan 3, 2026Really nice time here, and the history was interesting.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 2, 2026The breakfast was great, the dinner was fine, and the proprietor was accomodating to our needs. The packed lunch for tramp was great. The bathrooms were clean.
Like a lot of accom in nz, this is overpriced because if it’s proximity to the Paparoa track.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 30, 2025Heerlijk gegeten op gezellig zonnig terras
7/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2025Great spot, a hotel seeped in history.
Basic but clean everything in bag you need at a reasonable price. Birthplace of the NZ Labour Party!
9/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2025Perfetto per chi vuole un alloggio caratteristico (l’edificio è dell’epoca coloniale) che ti fa vivere la storia che è trascorsa in questo posto.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 25, 2025Very friendly staff , lovely meals , nice new bathrooms & toilets & linen. I left something behind & couldnt believe they kindly arranged someone who was coming to our next destination 50kms north of Westport to drop it off there the next day !! Thank you so much 😃👍🤙😀
Nothing what we expected from staying previously , but nice to see up grades etc
9/10
Reviewed Nov 30, 2025Excellent food and staff
9/10
Reviewed Nov 27, 2025Classic historic hotel. Superb evening meal. Very good value for money
The room was small but we expected that
10/10
Reviewed Nov 25, 2025Quintessentially kiwi old style hotel , beautifully looked after with friendly helpful staff …meals great, bar welcoming, views excellent
Could have been cold in winter
9/10
Reviewed Oct 17, 2025Breakfast was good value. Evening meal exceeded expectations.
No comment
9/10
Reviewed Oct 9, 2025I liked the artwork on the walls upstairs. The venison meal was great. Nice people.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 7, 2025Old and rustic. Took you back in time. People were very friendly.. A quiet little village.
Northing comes to mind.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 29, 2025The staff were exceptional. We were stuck when a shuttle company we booked with didn't front and the hotel staff offered to drive us and relocate our car. They were so friendly and helpful.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 11, 2025Has old world charm The food was amazing, great portions and taste. The dinner alone makes it worth staying for.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2025What an absolute little gem of a place this is. We loved our stay! Of the beaten track, yet pretty close to Greymouth. The food was out of this world! The menu coversall bases and fantastic value for money. We ended up getting three courses each and ended up absolutely stuffed! The hotel is charming, with a lot of character and an amazing back story and history. The staff is so friendly and helpful! They even provided hot water bottles to take to bed on a cold winter's night! We will definitely be back!!
Not being able to stay another night
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Friendly staff
- •Good food
- •Unique historical charm
- •Clean bathrooms
Areas to consider
- •Basic room quality
- •Slow shower drains
- •Some amenities require attention
Cleanliness
7.91/10Most reviews indicate that the hotel is clean but very basic; some areas noted as needing improvement.
Service
8.88/10Guests praised the friendly and accommodating staff, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
8.42/10The hotel is appreciated for its unique location away from tourist hotspots, offering a charming experience.
Room Quality
7.37/10Rooms are described as basic and sparing, though mostly clean and comfortable.
Amenities
7.9/10Amenities offered basic need fulfillment, though some bathroom facilities noted as grim.
Value for Money
7.86/10Considered reasonable for the location, though some found it overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.91/10Several reviews highlighted excellent food quality and variety, including dietary options.
Overall Experience
8.38/10Overall, guests had a positive experience, remarking on the unique atmosphere and the hotel's character.