Hokitika Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hokitika
Hokitika
Before sunset, Hokitika
NewZealand March2018
Pebble beach on the wild west side of the south Island of New Zealand. #Sunset #Golden
The beach near Sunset Point. #Sunset #BVSBlue #Golden

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.

Where to stay in Hokitika

Default Image

Blue Spur

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

Blue Spur
View from the Hokitika  Beach

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 NZ$203 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$203
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was clean and tidy. Sadly it was raining most of the time we were there and did not get the benefit of the view from the room. We did go to the bar for a nightcap which we thought was a little sad

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Beachfront Hotel
Fitzherbert Court Motel

Fitzherbert Court Motel

4 out of 5
191 Fitzherbert Street Hokitika
The price is NZ$164 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$164
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hokitika. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (456 reviews)
Clean room. Nice laundry facilities.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Fitzherbert Court Motel
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive Hokitika
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$214 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$214
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Hokitika. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (889 reviews)
A charming cabin very near the beautiful beach with very comfortable beds and a nice outdoor patio and dining are. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Shining Star Beachfront 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.
Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation

5 out of 5
9 Hamilton St Hokitika West Coast
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hokitika. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Hokitika Museum and Westland Greenstone Ltd are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Spotless and modern facilities. Excellent location. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
Livingstone Retreat is perfect for family's & large groups to relax & enjoy!

Livingstone Retreat is perfect for family's & large groups to relax & enjoy!

2 out of 5
Hokitika West Coast Region
Stay at this holiday home in Hokitika. Enjoy laundry facilities, air conditioning and a hot tub. Popular attractions Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Hokitika ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
We had a great stay, the house had everything we needed, the kids loved the lego and games.Beautiful outdoor area.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Livingstone Retreat is perfect for family's & large groups to relax & enjoy!
Enviable Location with True Comfort - Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation

Enviable Location with True Comfort - Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation

Hokitika West Coast Region
Stay at this apartment in Hokitika. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Hokitika Museum and Hokitika Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Owen (host) took the time to meet us there, show us around and provided us with complimentary cereals, toast, fruit, fresh milk and juice. Each room was eqipped with a large TV and ensuit bathroom. Couldn't fault the cleanliness , decor and comfort. Would highly recommend anyone to stay here.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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

Activities

Reviews of Hokitika

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
42
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
44
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
15
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A day is more than enough.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love Hokitika it’s a great place to visit people are very friendly & helpful it’s a beautiful area to visit

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Wasn't a lot to do, retail had short and unsual hours

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

If you are e interest d in jade there are plenty of shops that buy jade from.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The bush walks over the historic gold mineing areas.. Trying to understand the hard work and the poor conditions the people worked and lived in back then..

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

As we are very interested in family history, we visited Stafford,Ross, and Hokitika cemeteries, Over all gave us so much history about the formations about all these communities,what amazing people these first settlers were

Explore a world of travel with Expedia