Hokitika

Travel 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 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 SAR 280 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
SAR 280
SAR 324 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Being next to the beach , hearing the surf , and watching the sun go down on the horizon"

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

Beachfront Hotel
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika
The price is SAR 285 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 285
SAR 328 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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 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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)
"Great location, restaurants are within walking distance."

Reviewed on 22 June 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! (74 reviews)
"Such a cool place to stay, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Well appointed room"

Reviewed on 18 June 2025

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
" Sunset View Point " Hands down the best location in Hokitika!
" Sunset View Point " Hands down the best location in Hokitika!
Hokitika
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!
Enviable Location with True Comfort - Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation
Enviable Location with True Comfort - Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation
Hokitika
Stay at this apartment in Hokitika. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Hokitika Museum and Hokitika Beach are located nearby.
Enviable Location with True Comfort - Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation
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.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Hokitika

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
11
4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
2
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.