Hokitika

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Hokitika
Hokitika
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Photo by Ian Prain
Photo by Ian Prain

Where to stay in Hokitika

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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
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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
Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
111 Revell Street, Hokitika
The price is ¥11,175 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
¥11,175
¥12,971 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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)
"Amazing views of the sea. Very friendly staff and clean, comfortable rooms. Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Beachfront Hotel
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika
The price is ¥12,042 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
¥12,042
¥13,848 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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! (836 reviews)
"Pet friendly. Even the resident farm animals weren’t bothered by my dog! Friendly staff. Right by the beach"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Jade Court Motor Lodge

Jade Court Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
85 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika
The price is ¥10,804 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
¥10,804
¥12,424 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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! (438 reviews)
"Parking was at your door so that was great. Kitchen was great. The motel was located in a good area."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 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! (82 reviews)
"The owners have created a fantastic product with the Fire Station and provided a great base for our activities around Hokitika incl bike riding and trips to the Glaciers, Hok Gorge and Lake Kaniere. The accomodation is in easy walking distance of everything incl the beach, very well maintained with ..."

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2025

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
Enviable Location with True Comfort - Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation

Enviable Location with True Comfort - Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation

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Stay at this apartment in Hokitika. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Hokitika Museum and Hokitika Beach are located nearby.
"Wonderful location and views. Very friendly owners. Great apartment. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

Enviable Location with True Comfort - Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation
" Sunset View Point " Hands down the best location in Hokitika!

" Sunset View Point " Hands down the best location in Hokitika!

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Stay at this vacation home in Hokitika. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hokitika Museum and Hokitika Beach are located ...
" Sunset View Point " Hands down the best location in Hokitika!
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
11
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.