Waihao Forks Hotel is a country pub and hotel on Stoney Creek Road, a scenic drive south-west of Waimate, rated 4.6 from 211 Google reviews. A previous listing mentions dine-in and takeaway, a bottle store, pet-friendly accommodation and freedom camping. Reviewers praise friendly owners, well-priced country food, a blue cod burger, steaks and a good gathering of locals, and say it suits motorhome travellers.
A country hotel is a mix of pub, restaurant and accommodation, and its strength is its welcome and its role in the community. When choosing one, check what is on offer, such as meals, rooms, camping and a bottle store, and ask about opening days, since rural pubs often keep shorter hours. Hearty portions of country food, such as steak and blue cod, are a good bet, and a midweek evening is a chance to meet locals at the bar. If you are travelling by motorhome or with a pet, ask about parking, camping and rules before you arrive, and book ahead for holiday weekends and events.
For travellers and locals around Waimate and South Canterbury, it is a friendly country stop for a meal, a drink or a night away.