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Gladstone Grand Hotel

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.
A room with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a fireplace with red tiles, and a framed artwork above the fireplace.
A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a sink, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A two-story building with a balcony on the ground floor, a sign for a bar and restaurant, and a street in front.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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43 Main St, Fairlie, Canterbury, 7925
  • Place, McLean Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairlie Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairlie Heritage Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a small stool, a window with curtains, a hanging light, a mirror, and a sink.

Single Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a rolled white towel, and two white pillows.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A small, well-lit room with two beds, a wooden cabinet, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View

  • Park view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread and a rolled towel on the side.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Gladstone Grand Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and change of towels is available on request.
Gladstone Grand Hotel offers 18 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Gladstone Grand Hotel, you're just a quick walk from McLean Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of McLean Park and Fairlie Golf Course
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gladstone Grand Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fairlie hostel.

Gladstone Grand Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Guests will receive key retrieval information.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Gladstone Grand Hotel Fairlie
Gladstone Grand Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gladstone Grand Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Fairlie

Gladstone Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 61 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Brig

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation but good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wilfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No frills hotel relatively clean, good for sleeping only
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, friendly staff, very basic but immaculately clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very old building, no staff onsite, but very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff, great atmosphere. Locals friendly and welcoming. Rustic southern charm. Highly recommended. Mr Adi is a great host. Highly commendable.
Autum colours in Fairlie
Dining room painting 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wilfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

HENRY

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. While some would call this largely un-renovated 1884 hotel rundown, I found it charming and interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous. Old hotel and it showed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and quiet. Food was delicious at the bar. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Rahul

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no bathroom and toilet in the room . All have to use common facility . Hotel is very old style gives spookey vibes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kei

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an old building and needs updating but it was still clean and there was a dining area with dishes, microwave, hot water, cold water, refrigerator. Shower and WiFi were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old hotel built in 1880s, large rooms, warm and with character in need of some redecorating but good value for price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Walker

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for the price. Room was old but clean. People were loud which was annoying
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gavin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shared bathrooms-
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
If all you need is a bed then this is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Claudine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dilapidated building. Mould and dust and floor and wall coverings peeling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sujan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Would love it if the reception was open early or available without having to call (gets charged for tourist) apart from that it’s good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in need of updating, basic facilities are lacking, (lamps and bins in rooms, access to tea and coffee facilities, sanitary bins in ladies bathrooms) the rooms were clean but in need of decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jose

Cozy and funky. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and run down. Bar was drab
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service
The showers had no soap and shampoo. This is something that should be standard in a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Agata

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kathrine Skak

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for one night, and the hotel was run down and in poor condition. It smelled old and unpleasant, and there was no hot water in the shower. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never stay here, we had paid before we saw the room, left after 5 minutes and was refused a refund. Avoid at all cost. Expedia should be ashamed to have this revolting disgusting dump on their platform.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were cean but small and very basic. The hotel is very old and does need more work. It was good for a nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025