# Ōtoromiro Hotel, Governors Bay

Ōtoromiro Hotel is a restaurant at 52 Main Road, Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula, inside the Governors Bay commercial centre.

[Call 03 329 9433](<tel:+6433299433>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=%C5%8Ctoromiro%20Hotel%2C%2052%20Main%20Road%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula>) · [Website](<https://www.governorsbayhotel.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%C5%8Ctoromiro%20Hotel%2C%2052%20Main%20Road%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula>)

**Licensed.** Holds an on-licence hotel on the council’s register, to 27 Nov 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

## About, in one paragraph

On the record it offers outdoor seating. The address’s own page keeps 4 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence hotel on the council’s register.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 52 Main Road, Christchurch 8971 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 329 9433 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Website:** https://www.governorsbayhotel.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Services:** Outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC007027/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 18 Aug 2027 _(MPI food register)_
- **Alcohol licence:** On-licence hotel, expires 27 Nov 2028, held by Otoromiro Hotel Limited _(Council licence register)_
- **Alcohol licence:** Off-licence hotel, expires 27 Nov 2028, held by Otoromiro Hotel Limited _(Council licence register)_

## In its own listing

One of NZ's oldest hotels, first opening in 1870. With a reputation for pub style fare, friendly service & a great selection of local wine & beer. Relax and enjoy the stunning oceanviews from your room, only 20mins from Christchurch City. Dog friendly, including dog menu.

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Commercial Banks Peninsula _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Governors Bay, local centre _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [52 Main Road](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/52-main-road), 4 reports on file


## The reports nearby
150 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9118338), [1 Cresswell Avenue, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/1-cresswell-avenue)
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9100155), [52 Main Rd, Canterbury, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/52-main-road)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9061105), [3 Glas Brae, Canterbury, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/3-glas-brae)
- [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8993266), [1 Cresswell Avenue, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/1-cresswell-avenue)
- [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8993249), [1 Cresswell Avenue, Banks Peninsula, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/1-cresswell-avenue)
- [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8985537), [75 Main Rd, Canterbury, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/75-main-road)
- [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/8919524), [1 Cresswell Avenue, Banks Peninsula, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/1-cresswell-avenue)
- [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8876875), [75 Main Rd, Canterbury, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/75-main-road)
- [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8825887), [75 Main Rd, Canterbury, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/75-main-road)
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/8694357), [75 Main Road, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/75-main-road)
- [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/8609473), [3 Cresswell Avenue, Banks Peninsula, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/3-cresswell-avenue)
- [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/8521992), [1 Lighthouse Ln, Canterbury, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/1-lighthouse-lane)
## Getting there

- [Main Road](https://www.chch.live/street/governors-bay/main-road), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=%C5%8Ctoromiro%20Hotel%2C%2052%20Main%20Road%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.6237792,172.6481116)

## Nearby

- [Harbour House](https://www.chch.live/business/harbour-house-governors-bay), Cafés, 42 m
- [Over The Hill](https://www.chch.live/business/over-the-hill-governors-bay), Cafés, 45 m
- [Govenors Bay Community Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/govenors-bay-community-centre-governors-bay), Venues & events, 174 m
- [Governors Bay Community Centre And Pool](https://www.chch.live/park/1768-governors-bay-community-centre-and-pool), park, 69 m
- [Governors Bay Scenic Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1399-governors-bay-scenic-reserve), park, 231 m
- [Governors Bay Jetty](https://www.chch.live/park/934-governors-bay-jetty), park, 393 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._
- [Governors Bay Recycling Depot](https://www.chch.live/facility/transfer-station-26), Transfer station, 378 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Sign of the Kiwi](https://www.chch.live/business/sign-of-the-kiwi-governors-bay), Governors Bay, 1.9 km
- [The Packingshed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-packingshed-cafe-christchurch), Christchurch, 4.9 km
- [Tussock Hill Vineyard](https://www.chch.live/business/tussock-hill-vineyard-cashmere), Cashmere, 4.9 km
- [The Lyttel Dumpling](https://www.chch.live/business/the-lyttel-dumpling-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 5.0 km
- [Arlo](https://www.chch.live/business/arlo-ex-dusk-bar-cashmere), Cashmere, 5.4 km
- [Orton Bradley Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/orton-bradley-cafe-christchurch-2), Christchurch, 6.0 km
- [Urban Eatery - Cashmere](https://www.chch.live/business/urban-eatery-cashmere-hoon-hay), Hoon Hay, 6.0 km
- [Fisherman's Wharf](https://www.chch.live/business/fisherman-s-wharf-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 6.1 km
- [Every one in Governors Bay](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-governors-bay)

## Also in Governors Bay

- [Foreshore Road Walkway](https://www.chch.live/business/foreshore-road-walkway-governors-bay), Attractions, 1.9 km
- [Living Springs Farm Park](https://www.chch.live/business/living-springs-farm-park-governors-bay), Attractions, 2.2 km
- [Living Springs Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/living-springs-motel-governors-bay), Motels, 3.5 km
- [The Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/the-tavern-governors-bay), Bars & pubs, 5.0 km
- [Coffee Barn](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-barn-governors-bay), Cafés, 5.1 km
- [Every kind of business in Governors Bay](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.6237792&lon=172.6481116)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.6237792,172.6481116,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=%C5%8Ctoromiro%20Hotel)
- [Governors Bay](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/321579864), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Ōtoromiro Hotel?**

A restaurant in Governors Bay, Christchurch.

**Where is Ōtoromiro Hotel?**

52 Main Road, Governors Bay, on [Main Road](https://www.chch.live/street/governors-bay/main-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.6237792,172.6481116,17)

**Is Ōtoromiro Hotel still trading?**

Holds an on-licence hotel on the council’s register, to 27 Nov 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

**How do you contact Ōtoromiro Hotel?**

phone [03 329 9433](tel:+6433299433), its [website](https://www.governorsbayhotel.co.nz/).

**What other restaurants are near Ōtoromiro Hotel?**

[Sign of the Kiwi](https://www.chch.live/business/sign-of-the-kiwi-governors-bay) (1.9 km), [The Packingshed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-packingshed-cafe-christchurch) (4.9 km), [Tussock Hill Vineyard](https://www.chch.live/business/tussock-hill-vineyard-cashmere) (4.9 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Ōtoromiro Hotel?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/governors-bay/52-main-road) holds 4 reports; 3 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Harbour House](https://www.chch.live/business/harbour-house-governors-bay) (42 m); nearest park: [Governors Bay Community Centre And Pool](https://www.chch.live/park/1768-governors-bay-community-centre-and-pool) (69 m).

**What stood where Ōtoromiro Hotel is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.6237792&lon=172.6481116)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0)
- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address
- Record assembled 2026-10-21

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