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Karamea Village Hotel

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Welcome to Best Country Hotel, featuring a central entrance and two wings, surrounded by a beautifully maintained lawn and lush greenery.
Established in 1876, the Karamea Hotel features a traditional architectural style with a prominent signboard above the entrance.
Enjoy a drink at our welcoming bar, where you can order from a selection of beverages and dine or socialize with friends.
Traditional home with a charming front yard and a tree.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and TV, plus a sliding door to an outdoor area with a view.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Room options

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Self-Contained Two Bedroom

Self-Contained Two Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
TV
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Self-Contained One Bedroom

Self-Contained One Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Queen + Single Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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King / Triple Studio

King / Triple Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Cnr Waverly St and Wharf Road, Karamea, 7893

What's nearby

  • Karamea Estuary Walk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Karamea Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kahurangi National Park - 14 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Oparara Arch - 59 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Moria Gate Arch - 60 min drive - 26.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverstone Karamea - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Karamea Village Hotel

Hotel near Karamea Beach
At Karamea Village Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1876
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Karamea Village
Karamea Village Hotel Hotel
Karamea Village Hotel Karamea
Karamea Village Hotel Hotel Karamea

Frequently asked questions

Is Karamea Village Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Karamea Village Hotel?

As of 15 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karamea Village Hotel on 16 Jul 2025 start from NZ$131.00, 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 Karamea Village Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karamea Village Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Karamea Village Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Karamea Village Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Karamea Beach and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Kahurangi National Park. Oparara Arch and Moria Gate Arch are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Karamea Village Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 82 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic pub offers character and comfort in an isolated region. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Great stat

Clean and comfortable. The staff where friendly and very helpful. An enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Great service and food. Handy to beach and river and not far from shop and coffee. Big roomy unit with outdoor table and chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money. Ideally located for Heaphy track and Oparara Arches. The pub was great for a drink and dinner. Could do with an upgrade to the shower as it made the entire bathroom wet.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is dated but price reflects that. I love the place. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great staff at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

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

Comfortable and great food!

Wonderful family trip. The area had some great hikes and the food at the hotel pub was really good. We ate there both nights and were all happy! Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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

A comfortable Stay

A comfortable room with a homely feel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodations with extremely helpful and friendly team and old-timey pub/bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friednly easy going staff - lovely area with beautiful remote places to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely comfy beds and linen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Had a good two night stay..room was very good meals were excellent.staff were excellent nothing was a bother..they were all pleasant and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great to be back again. Always a nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The weekend was lovy and quiet and staff were great i will return at some stage
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The accommodation was good and at a reasonable price considering the location and its remote location.. Food in Hotel great and people very friendly..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient spot as logistics stop for the Heaphy Track. Great pub and recommend the whitebait fritters! Motel room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Post Heaphy Track accommodation. Great staff and fantastic pub. Accommodation was clean with lovely garden outlook, although dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Quiet and comfortable.

Spacious rooms and a very quiet spot. Super king bed, slept really well. We ate at the hotel restaurant too, recommend the whitebait.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great apartment for 4 of us doing the Heaphy. Good pub food, super friendly people, left our car while on track. Easy place to start from
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

RALPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice character older hotel. Our unit was spacious but not the latest in decor. What we really liked was our meal - good value and presented promptly and tasted divine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great choice good food and clean tidy property thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the staff and locals were amazing really made me feel at home. I loved this place and the people I met REAL PEOPLE REAL SOUTH ISLAND KARAMEA YOU ROCK. ps I be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

yolande

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower water swills around the base of the toilet. Gross. The sewage smell was strong.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Totally peaceful. Friendly staff. Great pub dining. Shower was a disaster - flooded the whole bathroom. One light not working. Wall heater not working (although a second heater worked). Hard bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A big spacious visually clean room however had musty smell that never went away even after opening windows and doors.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023