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70 Buckingham St, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand
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Ranked #5 of 12 Arrowtown B&B and Inns
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013
kathryn l Newcastle, Australia
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Newcastle, Australia
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We stayed for two nights at Crawfords and found it perfect for a short stay, yes the rooms are on the small side but very comfortable and clean and for what we wanted it was perfect. Great location, could walk everywhere. Info on where to eat and what to do spot on. The place has a nice relaxed feel to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

We stayed in the middle room at Crawfords; the bed was comfy, room warm and adequately sized and the host (when we met him the day after) was very friendly and accommodating. My only real issue was the noise insulation between rooms is almost non-existent, down to conversations being audible to near words and snoring abundantly clear. If you're a... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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50 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We had what I think was the smallest room - and for one night only, this was perfectly adequate. A bit small perhaps for a longer stay. Heaps on info provided in room about Arrowtown. Everything is within walking distance - just over the road from a fab cafe, as other reviewers have said. Hosts were out when we arrived... More

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Auckland
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The most colourful place to be in April in New Zealand is Arrowtown. Crawford's is a delightful boutique accommodation and owner, Henry Crawford, is a hard working host. The Provisions cafe, just over the road, make a great sticky bun. No car is needed as everything is in close walking distance.

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Chertsey, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Arrowtown is delightful and Crawfords is sheer perfection. A few short steps from the centre of town. very comfortable beds with first class facilities and a solicitous host., What more could anyone ask for. Henry's recommendation for an evening meal at La Rumbla was also spot on.

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Billericay, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

Stayed for one night on tour of NZ. Room was ready when we arrived, which was a little early. Rooms are very stylish and well decorated. Great bathroom too with big walk-in shower. Very quiet surroundings. Henry was welcoming when we arrived and very helpful. Only one negative would be the size of the room. It was a bit cramped.... More

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Invercargill, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

We stayed at Crawfords over night whilst visiting Arrowtown for a wedding. The unit was excellen, beautifully decorated and the setting very peaceful. We had left our vehicle at the wedding venue overnight and asked Crawfords host Henry to call us a cab to retrieve it. He kindly offered to drive us himself - talk about going the extra mile.... More

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thebosso, Owner at Crawfords, responded to this review
11 March 2013

Many thanks for the nice review. Quickly too. Hmmm taxis can be a bit of a problem here. Absolutely no problem to drive you! in this instance. Good luck with your beautiful horses. More

Sherborne, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

We used Crawford's in Arrowtown for four nights as our base in the area, which is a fantastic place to visit. The three rental units are formed from the stables of the old police station. During the gold-rush days, I imagine the police station was a very busy place, but Arrowtown is much quieter nowadays and has kept a lot... More

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Taranto, Italy
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

I booked into this Motel a few weeks ago, and was really looking forward to our stay,We started our tour of the south Island on the 22nd of Feb, This trip was for my wife who has been given mnths to live with Malanoma, A few days into the trip we had a phone call from her specialist, that she... More

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thebosso, Owner at Crawfords, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Disappointing for us too, as this is the lowest grading in 90 mostly excellent reviews, especially when you did not stay here. In one of the most abusive telephone calls of my 45 years at the coal face, and in the circumstances, which you did not explain at fully at the time, it no doubt was fueled by your sad... More

York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Stayed for 5 nights as a base for exploring the area by car and on mountain bikes. We had an excellent time. Crawfords provides comfortable accommodation in very pleasant surroundings. Henry is a great host and pointed out many places for dinner, drinks and to visit. Arrowtown is a quiet alternative to the hustle of Queenstown, but has a number... More

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Address: 70 Buckingham St, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand
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Region: New Zealand > South Island > Arrowtown
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 12 B&Bs / Inns in Arrowtown
Price range (per night): $114 - $127
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Henry Crawford, international hotelier and founder of Fiji's five star resort, Vatulele, has renovated three rooms in a stable building attached to a police station built in 1900 (now the Crawford residence). Located on the main street, just 2 minutes walk from the center of historic Arrowtown (15 minutes drive from Queenstown NZ). Ideally located for all action adventures including golf, mountain hikes and skiing. ... more   less 
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