Hokitika

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Hokitika
Hokitika
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Photo by Ian Prain
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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 Blue Spur isn't home to many top sights, Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and National Kiwi Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Blue Spur
Beachfront Hotel
Beachfront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
111 Revell Street, Hokitika
The price is ₩103,539 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
₩103,539
₩119,070 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, 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)
Quality on coast
"Ease and location"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Beachfront Hotel
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika
The price is ₩103,734 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
₩103,734
₩119,293 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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 May 13, 2025

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Jade Court Motor Lodge
Jade Court Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
85 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika
The price is ₩93,715 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
₩93,715
₩107,772 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)
"We had a great stay! Kind owner, close to everything, and laundry facilities."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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 WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Hokitika Museum and Westland Greenstone Ltd ...
10/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"lovely room and super clean! thank you for a lovely stay"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
Ross Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Ross Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
2.5 out of 5
145 Ross Beach Road, Ross, West Coast
Stay at this cabin in Ross. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attraction Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre is located nearby.
"Amazing spot, sleeping to the sound of the waves. We had an outdoor tub and once it stopped raining, we took advantage of it and soaked in it. The only “bad” thing was the carpet in the bathroom; it has a moldy smell, probably because it gets wet and doesn’t quite air out. Other than that, wonderful ..."

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023

Ross Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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 WiFi, 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 Jan 28, 2024

The Blackhouse Cottage
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

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

What a wonderful little coastal town with rich history and abundant charm!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful little city with nice downtown area and plenty of tourist attractions

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Hokitika is a nice walkable town with a unique bookstore and enjoyable sunset.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Hokitika Gorge was beautiful, nice that glow worm viewing was free, enjoyed seeing the beach & glass studio, people were friendly, cute town, Stumpers Restaurant was good!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice area, we probably should have had another night to see more of the surrounding area. It looked like a number of interesting things were close by, but out of town.

5/5 - Excellent

KTLA

Nice charming small town feel with good restaurants and shopping. We bought a local made NZ jade here in town.