Welcome to the Governors Bay Hotel

The Governors Bay Hotel is one of New Zealand's oldest Hotels in continuous operation since its establishment in 1870. It was known then, as The Ocean View Family Hotel, however, it is the commanding views of Lyttelton harbour that it is well known for today, rather than its ocean outlook. Around 1980 to 1995 it was briefly known as The Smugglers Arms but is today, central in name to the community which surrounds it.

The Hotel enjoys a fine reputation for its gastro-pub style fare, friendly service and extensive selection of local wines and beers. Fantastic views await you out to Quail Island and Lyttelton Harbour from the garden bar, restaurant, verandah and rooms of the Governors Bay Hotel. There are great walks to be had along the shoreline, cycling trips, world famous private gardens and many water based activities are within minutes of the Hotel.

The Hotel is only 20 minutes by car from Cathedral Square, Christchurch via Dyers Pass Road or 30 minutes via the Lyttelton Road Tunnel. We are open seven days a week, 363 days* from 10am for coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
* Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

We can cater for a wide variety of functions including dinner parties, wedding receptions, office parties, wakes, corporate planning meetings, and birthday parties. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements.

The Governors Bay Hotel is independently owned by Jeremy Dyer and Clare Neville-Dyer.

Governors Bay Hotel
52 Main Road
Governors Bay
New Zealand

info@governorsbayhotel.co.nz
03 3299 433