Ruatapu Travel Guide
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Arthurstown Rd Riverview Holiday house Hokitika
Spacious house sleeps 8.
Ruatapu
The price is NZ$242 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$242
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Ruatapu. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (166 reviews)
Stay there again anytime
"Just great, warm, clean, spacious, well equipped, electric blanket, not far to Hokitika Thank you Linley and Tony"
Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Rimu Lodge
33 Seddons Terrace Road, Rimu, Ruatapu
The price is NZ$564 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$564
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Ruatapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Hokitika ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
A Gem of a Place to Stay
"This was an absolutely fantastic place to stay. What a gem! Sue Ellen could not have been more welcoming - even making a dinner reservation for us and updating the restaurant because we were running late. Rimu Lodge is delightful. The rooms are large, contemporary yet cosy, beautifully decorated ..."
Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Woodstock Hotel
250 Woodstock-Rimu Rd, Ruatapu, West Coast Region
The price is NZ$150 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$150
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ruatapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Hokitika Clock ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"It was very unique and in the wild loved it!"
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
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.

Arthurstown Rd Riverview Holiday house Hokitika
Spacious house sleeps 8.
Ruatapu
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Ruatapu. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (166 reviews)
Stay there again anytime
"Just great, warm, clean, spacious, well equipped, electric blanket, not far to Hokitika Thank you Linley and Tony"
Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

The Blackhouse Cottage
30 Arthurstown Rd, Ruatapu, West Coast
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Ruatapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Sunset Point and Hokitika Museum are located ...
"We loved our stay in the Blackhouse Cottage, and wished we could have stayed longer. It was gorgeously appointed and well set out. The beds were super comfortable and we were snug and warm in the cold. So cozy and the perfect place to unwind and relax. We would stay here again and again."
Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2024

Rimu View 2 by Tiny Away
Ruatapu
Stay at this vacation home in Ruatapu. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Hokitika Clock Tower are located nearby.
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
Westcoast Treetop Walk
You can take time to visit Westcoast Treetop Walk during your travels to Ruatapu. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Activities

Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket
NZ$39
per adult
- Westcoast Treetop Walk
- Hokitika Gorge
- Lake Kaniere
- Shantytown
- Hokitika Beach
- National Kiwi Centre
- Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
- Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve
- Sunset Point
- Hokitika Glass Studio
- Hokitika Lighthouse
- Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre
- Hokitika Museum
- Glowworm Dell
- Jagosi Jade
- Hokitika Clock Tower
- The Gold Room
- The Bushmans Centre
- Westland Greenstone Ltd
- William Steyn Stonepainter