This little place is a gem. It's been rated honestly as the rooms were adequately comfortable. The Tavern is 96 years old, a historic kiwi treasure situated in a beautiful spot. Kim the owner and her husband cook all the meals which were really delicious. If you want to experience an old nz pub then give this place a visit. It's close to great walks, fishing and cycle trails.

Lovely location en route to Nelson from Murchison. On site restaurant and bar...Chinese meal was very good. Comfy bed with decent shower. Quiet spot with nearby walking.

Rooms a little cramped...with kitchenette area with kettle /microwave /TV etc not very practical in space available Bathroom a bit dated and in need of some repair.

We love the location….all by itself with a unit view of the nz bush across Owen River, hills covered with bush ,the sound of the water, native birds etc. The hotel is right next door with great meals and drinks…no other neighbours. The units are comfortable with outdoor chairs…great value for money. Hostess was very helpful.

All good for us.

Clean, recently refurbished unit. Very quiet looking out over the river and bush. Owner very nice, and an excellent pub dinner in the evening. Large comfortable bed with choice of pillow thicknesses

Shower enclosure looked to be in the middle of refurbishment but nevertheless perfectly useable.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Owen River Tavern and Motel. Our room was spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed. Liz and John provided lovely toiletries and kitchenette utensils. The room was in a relaxing location not far from Murchison and the Nelson Lakes National Park. Liz kindly let me meet and feed her adorable pet lamb JJ, a highlight of our whole trip at Owen River. We would definitely recommend this place.

Great tavern and the motel style accomodation was beyond expectations looking out to the view . The food was home cooked Chinese ( but local recipes were available ) , fresh and flavoursome . Top place to stay , thanks John

Good location, especially as it's a slightly cheaper option to Murchison and very easy to find. Staff very friendly, they took the time to remember my name and the toastie sandwich was a good snack for the end of the day.

There are units that face the road or on the other side, which face the mountains. The road side is a little noisy, it's not a big problem at all and it wouldn't stop me from staying again, but I'd go for the mountain view next time, it's a nice view to wake up to. Whist the room was clean, I felt it could do with a deep clean but as I was staying for one night, it wasn't a big issue.

Nice room Quiet Nearby nature. Access to cornucopia of booze

Sadness & a tinge of inconsolable apathy from the proprietor. Like he bought a lemon. Ridiculous tavern prices (LOL) No plates & things. Minor stuff.

The owners, and the food was incredible. The room was spacious and clean. Decent shower

The drinks....the first beer ordered was flat and off, and the second which was a bottle beer had an expiry from 2022.

the hosts were very obliging. the unit we stayed in was big and warm. a very short walk to the tavern for a meal and drinks. excellent venison. in the morning walked down to the river and watched a family take off kayaking downstream. this hotel/tavern is out of town but well worth staying. covid has hit sone places harder then others.

only that more people need to come back and visit some of the smaller unique places