Welcome to Waipiata Country Hotel!
Waipiata's most affordable, quality accommodation for singles to large groups with great value delicious meals and refreshments all in one place. We are just paces from the Otago Central Rail Trail, only 10km from Ranfurly and 20km from Hyde.
The recently refurbished Hotel offers genuine country hospitality and is the only fully serviced and Licensed premises in Waipiata. Warm cosy fires in winter an Alfresco deck for Summer and stunning views make the hotel the perfect place to stay all year round.

For those on the go we serve delicious snacks, lunches and ice cold beer, including the popular Emerson's Pilsner. Our menu offers meals prepared using fresh produce and local ingredients wherever possible. A must try is our own label, Waipiata Country Hotel Pinot Noir & Riesling, bottled by Stephen's relatives from a well renowned Central Otago Winery.

Book now! This historic hotel has stood on the site since 1899 and is the perfect distance from Lauder, Oturehua, Wedderburn and a comfortable ride from the railhead at Middlemarch (see our location map).