Lauder Hotel

A great little country hotel on the Otago Central Rail Trail. We've been voted a Certificate of Excellence by our customers for our food and service for the last four years. Come and visit - you'll like us!

Built in 1904 the Lauder Hotel was originally the Lauder Railway Hotel and has a proud history of serving this area. In 1960 when rail services dwindled, the building was turned 180 degrees and moved to the opposite side of the section, facing the main road, which is where it sits today, snug between the Otago Central Rail Trail and State Highway 85 at Lauder. Work continues to return the hotel to its Edwardian heritage.

With the Otago Central Rail Trail on our doorstep, we are the perfect stop-over point on your journey or a great base from which to explore the Poolburn Gorge and other Central Otago localities. The Hotel's 3 bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people. Continental breakfast with tea, green tea & coffee are included in the tariff. Please contact us regarding pet enquiries or if you would like to use our large horse paddock.

Free pool and darts will entertain, or enjoy lively and interesting conversations with the locals. The wonderful Espresso coffee is roasted here in Otago and the water is great too! Lunch and dinner menus offer fresh healthy salads, hand-made pizza, succulent fish fillets and the best 300gram Rib Eye Steak in the region. We are a family friendly business and have a large toy box available for children.