Great wee spot to stay before hitting the Paparoa Track.
West coast historical style hotel, with outstanding food and great linen, we all had fantastic sleeps despite the town fire siren going off at 2am. Exceptional customer service and great banter with the locals.
Highly recommend experiencing this small town that oozes history and true West Coast culture.
Great value for Money too!
Room was a bit small. Food was very nice, locals rated it above others around. The owner has a quirky sense of humor but good value
Good old fashioned building and service!! Please do not modernize this. Huge meals and very prompt . Friendly helpfull staff. Tidy clean rooms. Everything you need. Very recommended
Such a great day out in Blackball with so much to see and do. Fantastic service and the food was great. The chicken burger was huge, bangers and mash with blackball salami sausage so delicious. We sat out in the sun and was just so lovely, will definitely be back.
Awesome historic hotel, friendly staff,gave me information on the Paparoa track,much appreciated thanx.l was only passing thru, it wd have neat place to stay a night but my destination was further down the Coast.
Basic old school hotel with everything you need for an overnight stay .. we always enjoy our time here . Welcoming owners . Great meals and service .
Fantastic place.
Excellent fresh ingredients and amazing chef.
Great friendly staff especially Shelley.
When I arrived I was amazed that no one told me I would have to clean my own room.
This is what I was told in the Hilton hotel Biscayne Avenue Miami recently.
I will definitely stay in this wonderful Hilton again.
The ghosts are also very friendly.
This pub is amazing! The BEST 'Bangers and Mash' EVER! So much so, we went to the Blackball Salami store (just around the corner) and bought some sausages, salami, and Black pudding for our trip home. I could have spent an entire day inside this pub looking at all the historical photos and memorabilia. Simply amazing.
Amazing night at this place. Great staff. Excellent food.
Provided you aren't expecting modern 5 star luxury this place will blow you away. A great place to stay full of history and character. Comfortable, clean rooms in a grand old hotel. The food is high end pub food. Stayed here the night before departure for the Paparoa trail and it has everything you need, plus they do packed lunches for the trail. Met some cool local characters at the bar. Will definitely be back!
Every one should visit.good food and beer
We experienced a wonderful weekend getaway on the West Coast. With friendly and helpful owners and staff, always on hand for a friendly chat. If you wish to enter a time warp with an original stone fireplace which adds to the historical significance of the labour party origins. The Blackball Hilton is the place to be. It also offers an incredible 5 star menu which is unmissable. Our highlight was an excellent band playing and a spectacular fireworks display.
Delicious food and very reasonable prices. The food is tasty and simple and exactly what you want from a pub after some time exploring the tracks in the area. Great service. Love all the quirky signs on the wall.
Wonderful place to stop for a cold beverage after a days sightseeing. A few local characters and visible history on the walls and building. Special appreciation for the efforts of our forefathers that worked the area to make a living, as well as a very somber visit to the family memorial of the Pike River 29. God bless you all and your families.
Whitebait fritters perfection, the John Dory, so fresh, perfectly cooked with a lemon risotto that rocked. And to top it off, we were so well looked after.
Quintessential kiwi pub, grub & chat. Authentic & fun.
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