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Beachfront Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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The Beachfront Hotel offers a peaceful ocean getaway with dining at the Oceanview Restaurant/Bar and a relaxing sun terrace. Free in-room WiFi keeps guests connected. Visitors praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

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Driftwood Standard King Room

Driftwood Standard King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Deluxe King Room

Ocean View Deluxe King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Driftwood Standard Twin Room

Driftwood Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Ocean View Penthouse Suite

Ocean View Penthouse Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 61 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Driftwood Economy Single Room

Driftwood Economy Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Ocean View Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Ocean View Premium Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Driftwood Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Driftwood Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Ocean View Premium Twin Room

Ocean View Premium Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Driftwood Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Ocean View Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Ocean View 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Ocean View 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Map
111 Revell Street, Hokitika, 7810

What's nearby

  • National Kiwi Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hokitika Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hokitika Glass Studio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hokitika Sandwich Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stumpers Bar & Reasturant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hoki Boat Shed - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Katsu Sushi And Noodle House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 39 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Beachfront Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar at Beachfront Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. The on-site restaurant, Oceanview Restaurant/Bar, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • ATM/banking services, wedding services and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 65 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 32 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Oceanview Restaurant/Bar

Things to do

  • Games

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 32.00 for adults and from NZD 16.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Beachfront Hokitika
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
Beachfront Hotel Hotel
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
Beachfront Hotel Hotel Hokitika

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Hotel?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Hotel on 21 Nov 2025 start from NZ$164.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beachfront Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Beachfront Hotel located?

Located in Hokitika, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk, just steps away from National Kiwi Centre and Hokitika Beach. The Gold Room and Westland Greenstone Ltd are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Beachfront Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation and location. Staff were nice and there is a restaurant onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views of the sea. Very friendly staff and clean, comfortable rooms. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and kind. The location was good that it was easy to walk Hokitika beach and restaurants/cafe. And it was a good choice that we choose ocean view room. Just relaxing in the room with seeing the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic clean and modern, staff very friendly. Location is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No elevator. We could hear the wind whistling through the windows and kept me from sleeping. Our room was separate from main building and walking over for dinner in rain and wind was inconvenient. The food and service in the restaurant and bar was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room and good sevice and staff nice Restuarant
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I suppose as we picked an economy room there was no view to the beach and natural lighting was minimal
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

The bar was not existing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront and nicely appointed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ease of parking, the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. Having a restaurant on site with discount for early payment of breakfast. Excellent views, so close to the beach and centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2nd Time staying here. Loved the 3 Days / Nites, wish it was for Longer. The Bed was SO Comfy , King size. The Bathroom is lovely Room to, with ,underfloor Heating. I loved watching the Views of the Beautifull Ocean, the Waves Rolling In, its So Relaxing .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, we stayed in the older part of the hotel but clean and tidy , staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian Chukwuka

Liked: Staff & service
Old house by the corner serving as a hotel with outdated floor carpet and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, clean rooms, beautiful view from the ocean view room, room was recently renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly staff in a great small artsy town on the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for exploring Hokitika and coast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Amenities
I would come back anytime
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Govinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay . Neat and Tidy rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Views over the Ocean

Great stay, friendly welcome and lovely room overlooking the Ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach front view , comfortable bedding gd size rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach and village access were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Views

Views and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were easy to deal with, came late after check in and was greeted by stuff quickly, we found our rooms easy as well. Good stay will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024