Hokitika Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 there might not be top attractions in Blue Spur, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and National Kiwi Centre.

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 NZ$145 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$145
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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)
Superb views over the ocean
"Beachfront Hotel is absolute beachfront. Walking distance to all amenities - cafes, restaurants, supermarket, beach walks. Terrific to have an on site laundry when you are travelling around New Zealand. Highy recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Beachfront Hotel
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika
The price is NZ$161 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$161
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (835 reviews)
"Very convenience place"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Fitzherbert Court Motel

Fitzherbert Court Motel

4 out of 5
191 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$150 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$150
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (421 reviews)
"It was good"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Fitzherbert Court Motel
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! (81 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 4 Sept 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 28 Aug 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

4.2
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
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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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