Hotel Accommodation Arthur’s Pass in Luxury

Arthur’s Pass is a small township that is situated in the popular Canterbury Elgin of New Zealand, just 95.6 kilometres North East of Greymouth, the closest city. Arthur’s Pass has a small population of just 930 residents, and you’ll be made to feel welcome when you come to stay in Arthur’s Pass accommodation.

Your Arthur’s Pass accommodation could be part of history

The small town of Arthur’s Pass is found nestled in the stunning Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand, and the town was previously known as Camping Flat then Bealey Flats, and now it has been known for some time officially as Arthur’s Pass. The town and the accompanying pass are named after Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson.

The town was originally built as a village to house the contractors who were hired for the building of the Otira Tunnel. This project started on 14 January 1908.

There was initially am issue with the town’s name because New Zealand’s Geographic Board had a policy of omitting apostrophe in place names. As a result, the town had to be known for a long time as Arthur’s Pass. This caused the towns residents to be upset about the name, and after many appeals to the board, the Minister of Lands reinstated the old version with the apostrophe.

To each Arthur’s Pass by train, visitors should tak the famous Midland Line. If traveling by car however, the busy State Highway 73 passes through the town too, so it’s quite easy to reach Arthur’s Pass accommodation.

Things to do near your Arthur’s Pass accommodation

When you come to stay in Arthur’s Pass accommodation, you’ll really be able to make the most of the geographic location of the town and the stunning scenery.

Why not go on day walks and see superb views of the area’s snow capped peaks. The winter months also bring the perfect conditions to go skiing and snow boarding

The impressive Otira rail tunnel is a lengthy tunnel that passes through 8.5 kilometers of rock. This historic railroad is a popular landmark for many tourists in the area.

Arthur’s Pass is home to the comical alpine parrot that you can catch a glimpse of when you go bird watching in the town, or travel to the Temple and Speight rockfaces on Mount Rolleson, where you can go rock climbing for a truly exhilarating experience.

Looking for a hotel or accommodation in Arthur’s Pass?

There is plenty of choice in Arthur’s Pass when it comes to accommodation. If you have specific criteria for your accommodation in Arthur’s Pass, you should use the useful search feature on My Accommodation’s website to find the perfect accommodation for your stay. You can find the best 5 star accommodation Arthur’s Pass has to offer, like the Arthur’s Chalet and Arthur’s Pass Village Bed & Breakfast, or just find affordable luxury accommodation in Arthur’s Pass like the Bealey Hotel and Flock Hill Lodge. We also have great cheap hotels in Arthur’s Pass for you to book too, including the Arthur’s Pass Alpine Motels, which offers excellent value for money with great views.