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

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Where to stay in Hokitika

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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 Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage 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$182 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$182
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Room was comfortable and clean. Had an evening meal in the ocean view restaurant within the hotel which was excellent and good value.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Beachfront Hotel
Fitzherbert Court Motel

Fitzherbert Court Motel

4 out of 5
191 Fitzherbert Street Hokitika
The price is NZ$163 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
NZ$163
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (468 reviews)
LI recently stayed in a studio apartment at this motel, and I can honestly say the room itself was the best I’ve ever experienced. It was absolutely spotless, exceptionally well-maintained, and equipped with all the essential facilities. I particularly appreciated having a cooktop, which made the ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Fitzherbert Court Motel
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive Hokitika
The price is NZ$214 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
NZ$214
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (909 reviews)
Great beachfront location, but a bit far (30 min walk) from the village center and dated

Reviewed on 3 Mar 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! (91 reviews)
Fab room, super cool, very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Great location and lovely staff too.

Reviewed on 22 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! (3 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!
Comfy family home, stay at our retreat on Brittan St!

Comfy family home, stay at our retreat on Brittan St!

2 out of 5
Hokitika West Coast Region
Stay at this holiday home in Hokitika. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Jagosi Jade and Hokitika Lighthouse are located ...
Comfy family home, stay at our retreat on Brittan St!
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

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

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