Reviews of The Danseys Pass Hotel
3476 Danseys Pass Road Kyeburn Diggings, 9396 Ranfurly, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely everything! They were so accommodating and went out of their way to make our stay beautiful, we loved the board games and reading the history and loved that the rooms didn’t have a tv. Oh and the marshmallows- such a simple but beautiful thing!
Nothing at all.
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel was amazing. We loved sitting by the fire with a mulled wine and enjoying the ambience.
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location was amazing and the host was very friendly, as were the staff. We loved our stay and will be back!
The ensuite shower was a bit tricky but everything very clean
Reviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFabulous atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe enjoyed the breakfast, lots of choice.
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewall of it, great staff
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Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAmazing historic building. Warm and homely. Great restaurant dinner
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Spectacular landscape through the Danseys Pass. Nice to stay in a historic New Zealand hotel which captures pioneering spirit.
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe history. It felt welcoming and homely. The staff were lovely and friendly. Food was amazing. Loved the big open fire and the big comfy sofas.
Would have liked a cooked breakfast.
Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewOur second visit and definitely won’t be the last. Such a beautiful place
Cozy and charming
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything. A unique and stunning, private special spot
Nothing
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat facility in a remote location.
Paper thin walls between rooms. Rooms quite small by NZ standards - but it odd in the middle of nowhere
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect - perfect accommodation and beautiful meal plus perfect continental breakfast ❤️
Nothing
Reviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewFabulous location. Great history. Properly quirky!
Reviewed: 21 February 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewStaff were amazing, food was unreal, location remote and peaceful
Reviewed: 14 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewA unique location and great history
Unfortunately there was very little water pressure in the shower (room 1) and the room had not been cleaned properly - dust on bedside cabinets and surfaces.
Reviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLovely atmosphere
Nothing it was as expected