Otira is a tiny hamlet nestled in the mountains of Arthurs Pass National Park.  The hotel was built in the 1860's as a coach stop and the village dates from 1923 when the Otira railway tunnel was opened.  In its heyday, Otira was home to some six hundred workers and their families before it was sold in 1989 to private enterprise.  The Hennahs took over in 1998 and are always working to improve the houses and hotel.

  As of 23/5/14 the hotel will be owned by Lester Rowntree and will be known as The Otira Stage Coach Hotel.  Phone (03) 7382890

For ALL other enquiries please contact Christine Hennah - 03 738-2977 (evenings)

What We Do

Hennah Holdings Limited is a family business that supplies accommodation to the travelling public and long term rentals to New Zealanders.

Far from the bustle of the cities, Otira is a quiet oasis of magnificent mountains, native bush with the call of the tui, rushing wings of the native wood pigeon (kereru) occasional kea and plentiful weka. 

Start your bush walk here for Mt Barron and the Kelly Range.

This cottage is available as a weekender, furnished for up to 6 people. email <CHRIS.HENNAH@xtra.co.nz>