“A carefully restored Victorian miners' hotel in the gold rush town of Kumara, The Theatre Royal Hotel is a favourite amongst history buffs & families. Rooms, suites and multi-room replica miners' cottages have period interiors. Plus there's a great restaurant & bar, and facilities for cyclists.”

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • The West Coast's only fully restored gold miners’ hotel — perfect for keen history buffs eager to get a sense of Kumara's past
  • Historic

    • Built in 1876, the Theatre Royal was a meeting & entertainment venue for miners who had arrived in Kumara from across the globe
  • Cycling

    • BIke part of the West Coast Wilderness cycle trail for amazing views
  • Less £

    • There are 3 budget cottages across the road from the main property: Mary's, McEnaney's and Undertakers Backpackers
  • Charming

    • Restored and replicated Victorian interiors offer a taste of Kumara's heyday and the building's history
  • Museums

    • Shantytown Heritage Park offers family-friendly experiences centred on the gold rush
  • Sights nearby

    • Explore Kumara village, site of one of New Zealand’s last great gold rushes
  • Other Activities

    • Helicopter tours and flights over the Franz Josef Glacier are phenomenal
  • Restaurant

    • Focusing on fresh, local produce from the Hokitika area
  • Great walks

    • Follow the Heritage Walking Trail around Kumara
  • Fishing

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Organic food

  • Trekking

  • Theme hotel

  • Self catering to rent

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Quirky

  • Child friendly

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Landmark

  • Rafting

  • Kayaking

  • Owner managed

  • Wildlife Area

  • Traditional

  • Families

  • Birdwatching

  • Mountain biking

  • Golf

Facilities

  • Rooms

    18 rooms in this hotel
  • Family Suites

    Book the two-bedroom Burridge Miners' Cottage or one of the smaller Miners' Cottages if travelling as a family
  • Bicycle hire

    Bike rental, packed lunches and bicycle storage can be arranged through the hotel
  • Restaurant

    Focusing on fresh, local produce from the Hokitika area
  • Private villas

    Miners' Cottages and the Burridge Miners' Cottage
  • Parking

  • Fireplace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Outdoor dining

  • Cots available

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Self catering to rent

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Garden

  • Suites

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Safe

Activities

  • Cycling

    • BIke part of the West Coast Wilderness cycle trail for amazing views
  • Museums

    • Shantytown Heritage Park offers family-friendly experiences centred on the gold rush
  • Sights nearby

    • Explore Kumara village, site of one of New Zealand’s last great gold rushes
  • Other Activities

    • Helicopter tours and flights over the Franz Josef Glacier are phenomenal
  • Great walks

    • Follow the Heritage Walking Trail around Kumara
  • Fishing

  • Trekking

  • Wildlife Area

  • Rafting

  • Kayaking

  • Golf

  • Birdwatching

  • Mountain biking

Map & Location

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