Escape room 6+

Murder in the Prince of Wales Hotel 2

2 - 8 people60 minutesMedium

Travel back to the 1860s and uncover the secrets of Garrett's notorious gang hiding in the Prince of Wales Hotel. With only an hour before they return, can you find the hidden evidence and defuse their traps in time? The fate of Queenstown rests in your hands!

Large groupsBeginnersWith children

Company Escape HQ

Medium

Not scary

Without actorsActors

EnglishGame language

About the escape room

Based on a real gang of gold rush bandits! In the 1860’s The Prince of Wales Hotel stood where Escape Quest is today. Garrett’s gang has been accused of several robberies and murders and are hiding out in the Hotel. Queenstown needs your help to prove the gang is guilty! While the gang is out of town, time travel back and enter the Prince of Wales Hotel. Discover the gang’s hideout, defuse the booby trap and find the evidence for the crimes. Be quick, the gang will be back in 1 hour….!

Brief assessment

Navigator AI

A time-warp whodunit with real Queenstown history, clever gadgetry, and chunky mechanical locks. If you like multi-room adventures with a ticking one-hour deadline, this one’s a fun dash through a Gold Rush caper.

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4.9

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Location

Paid and Free Parking

Wifi

Wardrobe

AI Overview

AIPlayers praise the variety of puzzles and the mix of mechanical and tech elements. Feedback on flow and hinting is split, with some feeling the game jumps around and support isn’t well-timed or is too direct. Several groups arrived expecting the worst and left pleasantly surprised. A piano puzzle and a finicky lock caused frustration for a few teams.

WeaknessesRoom flow can feel disjointed, making it hard to know where to go next. Hinting is inconsistent, ranging from unhelpful to outright answers. A piano puzzle and at least one sticky lock tripped up multiple teams.

StrengthsStrong historical theme tied to the Prince of Wales Hotel adds charm. Multi-room layout with some smart moments and satisfying mechanical locks. Good rainy-day activity that many felt was worth the time and money.

SecurityNo safety concerns reported in reviews. Standard escape-room environment with staff oversight and a focus on puzzles over physical challenges.

Level of fearNot scary and no horror elements mentioned, so it’s fine for families and kids who like puzzles. Tension comes from the timer, not from jump scares.

Actors' gameNo mentions of live actors. Interaction is mainly through the game master’s hints, which some found either too vague or too leading.

Quality of riddlesLots of variety with both mechanical and tech-driven tasks, plus a few fair red herrings. Mechanical locks get shout-outs, but the piano puzzle divides opinion. Occasional quality-control hiccups like a stubborn lock can break momentum.

PlotTravel back to the 1860s, uncover a gang’s hideout in the Prince of Wales Hotel, and gather evidence before they return. Light narrative framing supports the search-and-solve gameplay without heavy exposition.

Difficulty levelMid-range overall. Newer players may need structured hints, while veterans might find parts basic but still entertaining.