Gladstone Grand Hotel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Fairlie hostel

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View | Free WiFi
Double Room | Free WiFi
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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View | Free WiFi

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 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

Single Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View

  • Park view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Fairlie

In Fairlie .You'll find McLean Park and Fairlie Golf Course within a 15-minute walk of this Fairlie hostel. Fairlie Heritage Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Mount Dobson Ski Area is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fairlie Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Tekapo - 45 min drive - 32.5 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 50 min drive - 34.3 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverstream Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Bean South - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red Stag - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Eat Deli Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gladstone Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gladstone Grand Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Fairlie hostel
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.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gladstone Grand Hotel to the airport?

Gladstone Grand Hotel is 33.8 mi (46-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gladstone Grand Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gladstone Grand Hotel.

Does Gladstone Grand Hotel offer free breakfast?

Gladstone Grand Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gladstone Grand Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Gladstone Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Gladstone Grand Hotel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Gladstone Grand Hotel have a pool?

Gladstone Grand Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Gladstone Grand Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gladstone Grand Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Gladstone Grand Hotel to downtown Fairlie?

Gladstone Grand Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Fairlie.

Gladstone Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 60 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rena

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

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
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous. Old hotel and it showed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Gavin

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

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
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

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

6/10 Okay

Jose

Cozy and funky. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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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
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6/10 Okay

Agata

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

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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Venugopal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had common bathrooms not mentioned during booking … very old place no proper check in help.. worst experience so far with Expedia booking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cheap hotel I booked because there were no options. But it had shared toilets and bathrooms (that needs to be made cear on the Orbitz website!), it was quite worn and my lock didn't work from the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Manuel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean but really need to have an upgrade plus washrooms are to share with everyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible hotel. Best suited for backpackers

Horrible hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025