Hokitika Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hokitika
Hokitika
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Photo by Ian Prain
Photo by Ian Prain

Where to stay in Hokitika

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Kaniere

You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Kaniere and you might want to plan a stop by Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and National Kiwi Centre while you're in the area.

Kaniere
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Blue Spur

While there might not be top attractions in Blue Spur, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and National Kiwi Centre.

Blue Spur
Beachfront Hotel
Beachfront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
111 Revell Street, Hokitika
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Hokitika. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Being next to the beach , hearing the surf , and watching the sun go down on the horizon"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Beachfront Hotel
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika
The price is Rp1.229.188 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
Rp1.229.188
Rp1.413.551 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Hokitika. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (828 reviews)
Great beachside stay
"Great relaxed stay by the beach. Especially enjoyed having a drink on the deck watching the sun go down over the water. Kitchen well equipped and comfy beds. Bathroom a little dated but great water pressure. Would definately stsy again"

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Jade Court Motor Lodge
Jade Court Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
85 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hokitika. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)
"Great location, restaurants are within walking distance."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Jade Court Motor Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
5 out of 5
9 Hamilton St, Hokitika, West Coast
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Hokitika. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Hokitika Museum and Westland Greenstone Ltd ...
10/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
"Such a cool place to stay, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Well appointed room"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
The Blackhouse Cottage
The Blackhouse Cottage
3 out of 5
30 Arthurstown Rd, Ruatapu, West Coast
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Ruatapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Sunset Point and Hokitika Museum are located ...
"We loved our stay in the Blackhouse Cottage, and wished we could have stayed longer. It was gorgeously appointed and well set out. The beds were super comfortable and we were snug and warm in the cold. So cozy and the perfect place to unwind and relax. We would stay here again and again."

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2024

The Blackhouse Cottage
Hokitika Holiday Park
Hokitika Holiday Park
2 out of 5
11 Providence Drive, Road 2, Arahura Valley
Stay at this campsite in Arahura Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Glowworm Dell and Hokitika Lighthouse are ...
"Great park, really nice amenities and lots of them"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2023

Hokitika Holiday Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Hokitika

4.2
Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice little town

3/5 - Okay

Christine

Interesting and developing town.