The Recreation Hotel, known locally as 'The Rec', is Greymouth's iconic hotel, combining comfortable accommodation with a popular public sports bar, restaurant, gaming room and on-site bottle store. It offers 30 comfortable and affordable accommodation units, set back from the main highway for a quieter stay while still close to everything Greymouth has to offer.
The on-site Buccleugh's on High Restaurant serves a wide range of traditional fare alongside West Coast specialties such as whitebait, venison and blue cod, with gluten-free and vegetarian options available. The bar has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with 17 beers on tap, specialising in the Monteith's range and Heineken, alongside wines, spirits, RTDs and a good variety of non-alcoholic beverages, plus a gaming room and TAB with two self-service machines.
Guests also benefit from free wifi and free transport to and from the train station for the TranzAlpine, while the on-site Liquorland bottle store offers a wide selection of beers, wines and spirits, including free glass and chilly bin hire when supplies are purchased in-store.
The Recreation Hotel, affectionately known as 'The Rec', is Greymouth's iconic hotel, bringing together accommodation, a popular public sports bar, a full restaurant, gaming and an on-site bottle store all under one roof.
The hotel offers 30 comfortable and affordable accommodation units, self-contained and double-glazed, set in a secluded location off the main highway for a quieter stay. Options include twenty studio units with a super king bed, six recently renovated business suites also with super king beds, and four quad units featuring a double bed and two singles, ideal for families and groups. Guests also enjoy free wifi and free transport to and from the train station for the TranzAlpine.
The hotel's restaurant, Buccleugh's on High, is a modern facility offering both indoor and outdoor dining suited to everyone from solo business travellers and couples through to families and party groups. The menu features a wide range of traditional fare alongside standout West Coast options from both land and sea, including whitebait, venison and blue cod. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available.
'The Rec' itself is a modern but historical pub with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and one of the West Coast's most popular public sports bars. It's equipped with gaming machines and a TAB featuring two self-service machines. The drinks range is extensive, with 17 beers on tap and a particular focus on the Monteith's range and Heineken, alongside wines, spirits, RTDs and a good selection of non-alcoholic beverages. For a quicker meal, bar meals are available through the bistro window, while a full dining experience is available just through to Buccleugh's on High.
Also located on site is a Liquorland bottle store, offering a fantastic selection of beers, wines and spirits. Staff bring a wealth of knowledge of the beer, wine and liquor industry to help guests with their selections, and the store can cater for parties and functions, with glasses and chilly bins available for free hire when supplies are purchased in-store. Weekly specials can be found on the Liquorland website.
Whether it's a night's stay, a meal at the restaurant, a night out at the bar, or picking up drinks for a party, the Recreation Hotel brings together a wide range of hospitality services in one Greymouth location, making it a genuine local institution on the West Coast.
The Recreation Hotel is located at 68 High Street, Greymouth. For accommodation enquiries, guests can call or email the hotel directly, with confirmation sent by email after booking.