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Essex Arms

151 Main Road, Huntly, NZ

6.6 guest rating· 451 reviews

About this hotel

Riverside Retreat with Modern Comforts

Scenic Location: Situated along the picturesque Waikato River, Essex Arms offers a serene escape with convenient access to nearby attractions like Lake Hakanoa and Huntly College.

Comfortable Accommodations: Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, heating, and a private en suite bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the Old Spoon Cafe and unwind at the bar with a game of billiards or catch your favorite sports on the large flat-screen TVs.

Experience tranquility and convenience at Essex Arms Huntly. Book your stay now for a memorable riverside getaway.

Rooms & rates

Family Room

Sleeps 5 · 25 m² · 3× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

King Room - Disability Access

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

King Room

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Large Family Room

Sleeps 6 · 25 m² · 6× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 10 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • ATM/cash machine on site
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  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • Casino
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Darts
  • Designated smoking area
  • Entertainment staff
  • Evening entertainment
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Karaoke
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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151 Main Road, Huntly, NZ

Check-in
from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say6.6451 reviews

+ Clean sheets+ Good location+ Friendly staffDirty beddingOutdated facilitiesLimited TV channels
Cleanliness5.3
Service7.3
Location8.3
Room Quality6.8
Amenities5.8
Value for Money6.3

Disappointed 😞

4.0

The location somewhat, very handy but having your windows roadside by a bus stop wasn't the best.

Beds were uncomfortable No restaurant available Access to reception and signing in is behind the times. No tv signal or sky was disappointing No milk for coffee offered. The while place needs a good overhaul, such a waste, ot would be nice if money was put into at least the reception as it looks like it was grand at one point.

Kim · NZ · 2026-07-23

Guest review

10.0

The room was spacious even the bathroom. Bed was very comfortable.

Would have preferred milk instead of creamer

Gaylene Aroha · NZ · 2026-07-22

If it was not late I would of found another hotel

1.0

TV did not work poor heating beds hard as i should be refurbished

Everything its a shit hole

Roodra · NZ · 2026-07-14

Guest review

7.0

Loved the shower pressure. Lovely and quiet.

Couldn't find a TV remote. No stress though. And a bit cold.

Ellen · NZ · 2026-07-03

Didnt stay as we could not check in

1.0

Nothing

Very poor communication. unmanned office - very poor signage. Website said there was a restaurant next door - this has been closed for quite a while. Rang the phone number and got no answer. I suggest BOOKING.COM actually check out this place

harley · NZ · 2026-06-28

If theres no other accommodation in Huntly, sleep in your car!!

1.0

The towels were clean.

The vinyl mattress that the sheets wouldnt stay on,, the fridge that sounded like a helicopter which we ended up moving into the bathroom so we could try to sleep, the TV that didn't work. The noisy plumbing. The fact that every surface was sticky including the carpet. Dont walk around in your socks! The restaurant advertised doesn't exist. When i asked if we could get another room the only staff member we saw, said none was available and showed no hint of customer service at all. I asked if there was somewhere to watch the football and he suggested I ask the patrons in the bar if they minded me putting it on in there ... not good enough! To be fair we were expecting basic having read previous reviews, but theres basic and then theres false advertising! This is false advertising to the extreme and i wouldnt recommend The Essex Arms to my worst enemy.

HEATHER · NZ · 2026-06-28

Good to know

Please note that there is a 2.6% nonrefundable charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 3.5% nonrefundable charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any cots.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Internet

Wired internet is available in the business centre and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.