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The Theatre Royal has been lovingly restored and now features six themed rooms with adjoining en-suites. Five rooms are upstairs whilst one accessible room is located downstairs. Each room is unique, featuring a blend of Victorian decor and antique furnishings, while featuring all the modern amenities you would expect from a great hotel. The hotel includes a great restaurant and cafe, with your favorite West Coast brewed beers as well as a fine selection of wines and spirits.
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81 Seddon Street, Kumara 7832 New Zealand
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We stayed for two nights and absolutely loved this hotel. A
beautifully preserved and restored historic building. The room
we stayed in was decorated with floral wallpaper, lace nets and
velvet curtains and included a comfy bed with brass bed ends
and lovely quality linens. The television and tea and coffee making
facilities were discreetly hidden in the freestanding wooden
wardrobe so as to preserve the ambience of the era. There were
also bedside tables with lamps and an antique desk and two chairs.
The ensuite was modern with shower, toilet and twin basins
recessed in a native timber bench top.
When we checked in the receptionist was very friendly and
accommodating. We had originally only booked for one night but
decided we would like to stay for two. She rearranged things so
we could have the same room for both nights and then checked
to see if our room was ready as we had arrived early. We were also
given directions as to where we could park our bikes. The bike
shed was very well appointed with good stands and power points
for charging e-bikes. It was great to be able to store our bikes
securely and out of the elements.
We ate in the restaurant both nights and the food was beautifully
presented, of a high standard and very delicious. The staff were
friendly and efficient. We would highly recommend dining there.
Overall an awesome stay!
beautifully preserved and restored historic building. The room
we stayed in was decorated with floral wallpaper, lace nets and
velvet curtains and included a comfy bed with brass bed ends
and lovely quality linens. The television and tea and coffee making
facilities were discreetly hidden in the freestanding wooden
wardrobe so as to preserve the ambience of the era. There were
also bedside tables with lamps and an antique desk and two chairs.
The ensuite was modern with shower, toilet and twin basins
recessed in a native timber bench top.
When we checked in the receptionist was very friendly and
accommodating. We had originally only booked for one night but
decided we would like to stay for two. She rearranged things so
we could have the same room for both nights and then checked
to see if our room was ready as we had arrived early. We were also
given directions as to where we could park our bikes. The bike
shed was very well appointed with good stands and power points
for charging e-bikes. It was great to be able to store our bikes
securely and out of the elements.
We ate in the restaurant both nights and the food was beautifully
presented, of a high standard and very delicious. The staff were
friendly and efficient. We would highly recommend dining there.
Overall an awesome stay!
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Theatre Royal, Guest Services / Front Office at Theatre Royal Hotel
Responded 3 May 2021
HiPkaboo17, what a wonderful review to read. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it for us. It's always nice to hear a guest has had a great time. We look forward to welcoming you back if you're ever in the area again!
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We enjoyed very much staying at the Theatre Hotel. The building and decoration is impecable, portraying really well how posh rooms used to look like during the gold rush days. Our room was very comfortable with a king size bed, tea and coffee facilities, and a bathroom with a strong shower. The food provided at their restaurant was delicious.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Theatre Royal, Guest Services / Front Office at Theatre Royal Hotel
Responded 17 Feb 2021
Hi 574clarac, Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. I'm very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the food in our restaurant. We look forward to hosting you again in the future if you're ever passing through Kumara again
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The Theatre Royal Motel staff were awesome. We stayed 3 nights in the Old Bank of NZ Suite -Queen Elizabeth suite. As we were travelling with a teen having the extra bathroom and bedroom gave us all the space and privacy we needed. We loved the location with easy access to Franz Joseph for our helicopter flight one day and Punakaiki the next day to see the pancake rocks. Our suite was right across the road from the restaurant and the meals were very yummy- we loved the chocolate brownie. The beds were very comfortable and all the linen good quality. The roll top bath was a surprise and the whole suite was very stylish.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip:Â Bank of NZ Suites are very convenient to the restaurant.
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Response from Hotel Management, Other at Theatre Royal Hotel
Responded 4 Aug 2021
Thanks so much for taking the time to write about your stay with us. It sounds like you had a fantastic trip to the West Coast and we are glad that you chose a stay at the Theatre Royal Hotel to be part of that! Look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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Staff were great, made the atmosphere - however $14 a pint made me wish I'd bought takeaways with me (closest supermarket 15 km away, nearest other pub in Paroa 10 km away). Food was ordinary at premium prices too. As a local couple who have just been on Otago Rail Trail we felt this set-up was priced to reflect you've got no other option once you're in Kumara. Takeaways just up the road closes 7.30pm do great burgers and fish and chips.
The Theatre pup runs several cottages which are also pricey we thought but very comfortable and adequate. Don't know about their cabins at rear of pub. Serpentine Beach (start of Coast to Coast) is five or so kms away but well worth a walk on the foreshore out to the mouth of the Taramakau River.
The Theatre pup runs several cottages which are also pricey we thought but very comfortable and adequate. Don't know about their cabins at rear of pub. Serpentine Beach (start of Coast to Coast) is five or so kms away but well worth a walk on the foreshore out to the mouth of the Taramakau River.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Â clean and tidy rooms, great staff at the pub, bring your big bills to the front of your wallet...
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Response from JacquiR265, Manager at Theatre Royal Hotel
Responded 15 Jan 2020
Hi Mike and Iona, I am really saddened to hear that you didn't enjoy your experience with us. We do our best to cater for a variety of people and our offerings reflect this. Pints vary in price starting from a very reasonable $7.50. The prices of all our beers are listed on our beverage list which is available at the bar at all times. Yes, the most expensive of our premium craft beers is $14 a pint but it is not the only option. The same goes with our menu, a la carte mains are mostly $25-$28 and the few that are $31-$32.50 are priced higher as it does cost more for the quality ingredients used in these particular dishes. If guests are seeking a more casual dining experience we also have large pizzas that feed two people for under $20, burgers and a bar menu available which offers cheaper options still. We do our best to allow our guests to create the best experience possible based on their needs by offering choices. It is a shame that you were left unsatisfied by yours. I hope we have the opportunity to host you again in the future and provide you with an offering that best suits you and leaves you satisfied.
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Check in staff and house keeping were very welcoming and friendly. The Miner cottages are excellent and have been well designed with cyclists and walkers in mind with plenty of shelf space for bags and hanging space for wet coats etc. small kitchenette with stove top burners, and plenty of crockery. Excellent bathroom.
We would definitely stay again.
Tip: If you are planning on self catering make sue you do a grocery shop enroute in Hokitika or Greymouth as the general store is very limited as far as food items are concerned.
The Hotel has a restaurant with a small menu (restricted no doubt because of Covid Levels and not being able to open to the public). The meal was OK but not memorable. We did however find an excellent Indian Restaurant (Priya) nearby in Greymouth.
Suggest you get the Hotel to make you a picnic lunch if you are heading out to ride any of the nearby trails.
We would definitely stay again.
Tip: If you are planning on self catering make sue you do a grocery shop enroute in Hokitika or Greymouth as the general store is very limited as far as food items are concerned.
The Hotel has a restaurant with a small menu (restricted no doubt because of Covid Levels and not being able to open to the public). The meal was OK but not memorable. We did however find an excellent Indian Restaurant (Priya) nearby in Greymouth.
Suggest you get the Hotel to make you a picnic lunch if you are heading out to ride any of the nearby trails.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Hotel Management, Other at Theatre Royal Hotel
Responded 8 Sept 2020
Thanks skiforever11 for your positive feedback - we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
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Our large group of 26 was accommodated at the Theatre Royal Hotel for one night during our WCWT bike tour. We occupied all of the Miners Cottages, Mary's Cottage and McEnaneys Cottage, and every one commented how comfortable their beds and all the facilities were. The decor of each room is a period delight and echoes the colonial history of the hotel and area. We had arranged for full catering and every aspect of our dinner, breakfast and packed lunch was superb. Not only that but the friendly, helpful and attentive customer service by every member of staff we encountered was exemplary. This is a quality and special accommodation and dining experience and is highly recommended.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Response from Theatre Royal, Guest Services / Front Office at Theatre Royal Hotel
Responded 1 Dec 2020
Hi Jillo744, thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. It's always a pleasure to receive such good feedback. I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Amazing place to turn back time and share in the stories of historic Kumara and the Gold Rush . The Theatre Royal has been lovingly restored to its former glory, with a variety of accommodation. Rooms upstairs in the hotel are troves of past lives, celebrating men and woman who wove part of the rich tapestry that was Kumara in the 1800s. Each room especially named and respectfully decorated to celebrate the era that was. I was fascinated to learn so much about the life and time of these locals. However this time we stayed in one of the fully equipped Miner’s Cottages behind the hotel, with a sunny covered deck overlooking the bush. The two king beds were super comfy and we appreciated the modern bathroom facilities, including a claw bath. On our last night we were treated to a ‘quarter pounder’ …. a quarter pound whitebait pattie, served with salad and fries. The whitebait was fresh catch from the Hokitika River and such a treat. We plan to come back and stay .. this time to ride the West Coast Wilderness Trail.
Thanks Team for your attention to detail and for never being boring or ugly !
Thanks Team for your attention to detail and for never being boring or ugly !
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Theatre Royal, Guest Services / Front Office at Theatre Royal Hotel
Responded 1 Nov 2021
Hi Dream64290613153, what a wonderful review to read. Thank you very much for taking the time to write it for us. It is so lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Theatre Royal Hotel in our miners cottage. I'm glad that you enjoyed soaking in all the rich history of Kumara. We look forward to welcoming you back when you ride the West Coast Wilderness Trail.
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We stayed in one of the miners cottages for two nights on our way up West Coast. Had bikes and did section of wilderness trail.
The cottages are new, modern, have a wonderful bath etc. also heat pump and very warm. Would really recommend this place. The staff were super friendly and very helpful. We ate at the hotel restaurant and the food was fresh, local and reasonably priced.
We will be back!
The cottages are new, modern, have a wonderful bath etc. also heat pump and very warm. Would really recommend this place. The staff were super friendly and very helpful. We ate at the hotel restaurant and the food was fresh, local and reasonably priced.
We will be back!
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Hotel Management, Other at Theatre Royal Hotel
Responded 13 Sept 2020
Thanks for the kind words brettm726, we are so glad that you enjoyed what we have to offer and we look forward to welcoming you again one day!
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Stayed in cabins out the back. Quiet and peaceful. Well equipped and very roomy
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly
Not expecting much for the 'included continental breakfast' we were pleasantly surprised. A lovely spread with vintage china, poached fruit, a range of breads and boiled eggs. Perfect
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly
Not expecting much for the 'included continental breakfast' we were pleasantly surprised. A lovely spread with vintage china, poached fruit, a range of breads and boiled eggs. Perfect
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Room Tip:Â Cabins out the back roomy and quiet, but probably lack the charm of the hotel rooms
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Response from JacquiR265, Manager at Theatre Royal Hotel
Responded 15 Jan 2020
Hi Faye, Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, it truly is appreciated. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay in one of our lovely Miner's Cottages and I hope we get the opportunity to host you again in the future.
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As towns go Kumara is not exactly memorable but the hotel is amazing and is a good reason to visit on its own.
We stayed in one of the Miners Cottages out the back of the hotel and it was of a great standard with plush furnishings and even air conditioning so every need was catered for.
Dinner at the hotel was of a high standard and the large dining area on the deck was really nice in the evening.
Worth the money absolutely.
We stayed in one of the Miners Cottages out the back of the hotel and it was of a great standard with plush furnishings and even air conditioning so every need was catered for.
Dinner at the hotel was of a high standard and the large dining area on the deck was really nice in the evening.
Worth the money absolutely.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Hotel Management, Other at Theatre Royal Hotel
Responded 14 Mar 2021
Thanks for your review Mozzroom, glad that you enjoyed the Miners Cottages!
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Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Theatre Royal Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Theatre Royal Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Honey Cafe & Honey Center, Jet Art and Craft Cafe, and Kumara General Store & Cafe.
Are there any historical sites close to Theatre Royal Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Shantytown Heritage Park (10.7 km).
Is Theatre Royal Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.