Devils Punchbowl Waterfall - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
Cave Stream Scenic Reserve - 30 min drive - 44.7 km
Porters Ski Area - 54 min drive - 65.3 km
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 102 min drive
Restaurants
Arthur's Pass Cafe and Store - 9 min drive
Wobbly Kea - 9 min drive
The Wobbly Kea Cafe & Bar - 9 min drive
About this property
The Bealey Hotel
Upscale eco-certified hotel near Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar at The Bealey Hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Crafty Moa, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
Luggage storage and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bealey Hotel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
Mini fridges, heating, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Crafty Moa
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
Picnic area
More
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Mini-fridge
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately NZD 25.00 per person
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
The Bealey Hotel Hotel
The Bealey Hotel Arthur's Pass
The Bealey Hotel Hotel Arthur's Pass
Frequently asked questions
Is The Bealey Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Bealey Hotel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Bealey Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Bealey Hotel?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Bealey Hotel located?
Situated in a national park, this hotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Devils Punchbowl Waterfall.
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The Bealey Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 142 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 142 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 142 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Excellent dining and drink options, and beautiful views.
Bomi
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Great cabins very nice place cool view and good food
Randall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
An absolutely gorgeous place to relax after driving and hiking through Arthur's Pass
Suzy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Great staff!!!
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Beautiful location!
Kathleen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
A very comfortable hotel about 12 kms away from Arthur’s Pass
The studio rooms are small but the view is good
The restaurant/bar is attractive and inviting
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Fantastic place. Great views. Clean, comfortable and great service. I would highly recommend this place
Nazeem
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
The view was incredible and the best in Arhtur's Pass for sure
Leslie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Spacious rooms, great view and a reasonably priced restaurant on site. It's a bit further from the main hikes than other hotels, but that's only a matter of 10-15 minutes drive.
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
The Hotel has some amazing views. They have a restaurant with decent food. Friendly staff.
Kirandeep
8/10
Easy check in good spot to break journey and good views.
david
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Location, views from villa walk, suitability for 4 travelling together.
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Very unique property, that offers an experience that you won’t find anywhere else, we could not fault our experience
The food was also amazing
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
We were thoroughly impressed with this hotel! Friendly staff, rooms in good condition, quiet area, and would be a great place to see stars if it hadn’t been a cloudy night. Would happily stay here again.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Gorgeous view from Unit 6. Room had everything we needed.
William
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Great accommodation. Great service. Lovely staff. Lovely bed linen. Well equipped room and lovely clean bathroom.
Also the food in the restaurant was very good.
Would highly recommend
karen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
This property is outside of a town so not close to any amenities. The staff were amazing and anticipating our needs. The views were stunning. A memorable stop for us!
Ronald
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Lovely meal in the restaurant, friendly staff.
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
This is a hidden gem! Such a quaint little inn with lovely, cozy rooms and a FABULOUS restaurant in the middle of the mountains! The staff in the restaurant were absolutely fabulous - so kind and friendly and competent. The food was so delicious. We loved our stay!
Joan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Fabulous stay. Stunning views from the room, idyllic location. Very quiet. Excellent restaurant. Lovely staff.
Highly recommend
Jacqueline
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
A mountain-pass oasis with breathtaking mountain and river-valley views. Superbly comfortable and cozy accommodation with breathtaking views, plus room to relax and unwind.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
I didn't actually get to stay as there was a severe weather event. But the hotel communicated so well. I was very impressed. I will arrange a stay at a later time.
Danielle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10
Great evening meal, accommodation over priced.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Lovely views. Rooms are really nice and clean and comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is basic but adequate and do cater for some dietary needs. Restaurant food was good.
Robyn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Very nice room. Very nice people in the restaurant.