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title: "The Royal Hotel, Featherston: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Royal Hotel in Featherston: rated 8.3 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hotel · ★★★★
# The Royal Hotel

Featherston, Featherston, New Zealand

8.3 ·  Very good 9 reviews ·  #1 #1 of 1 in Featherston ·  4.4/5 on Google, 400 reviews ·  5.1 Location score
## About The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel is a hotel in Featherston, Featherston, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 9 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 0 m from the centre of Featherston. The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 49 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 11

- **Floors:** 2

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

Revans Street [theroyalhotel.co.nz](https://www.theroyalhotel.co.nz/food-and-beverage/)

## How The Royal Hotel scores

Compared with the average hotel in Featherston.

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **5.1**
-   Public transport **6.8**

Featherston average

## Rating on Google

4.4/5

400 Google reviews

-   5★54%
-   4★23%
-   3★9%
-   2★8%
-   1★5%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

RestaurantBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **35**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **7**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Featherston Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">740 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wellington International Airport (WLG)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">49 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">111 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Featherston</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">0 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Fell Locomotive Museum460 m

## The Royal Hotel: in detail

The Royal Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as safety deposit boxes. Relax and feel the warmth in the hotel's inviting lobby, featuring an enchanting on-site fireplace. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at The Royal Hotel due to the hotel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at The Royal Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. The Royal Hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar.

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## Questions about The Royal Hotel

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does The Royal Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Royal Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 49 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Royal Hotel have?

The Royal Hotel has 11 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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