The West Coast
Themed around colourful figures from Kumara's past, rooms at this beautifully restored 1876 pub are reason enough to stay in town. We especially loved the…
Must-see hotels in The West Coast
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The West Coast
Perched on a ruggedly beautiful stretch of windswept beach, 2km northwest of Ross, this holiday park has plenty of space for tents and motorhomes, as well…
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The West Coast
Driftwood decorations and soft colour schemes impart a dreamy air to the Code Time Lodge, whose two roomy, self-contained apartments (kitchen included)…
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The West Coast
Once home to surgeon, mountaineer and professional beard-cultivator Ebenezer Teichelmann, this B&B holds on to its venerable history but adds first-rate…
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Franz Josef Glacier
This two-storey wisteria-draped B&B stays true to its 1926 beginnings with an old-fashioned welcome and freshly baked bread for breakfast. Choose between…
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The West Coast
Positioned in a verdant setting on the edge of the Moeraki River near Lake Moeraki, 30km north of Haast Junction, this is one of NZ's best nature lodges…
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Greymouth
This colourful hostel has African, Asian and Pacific art on its walls, and a passionate traveller vibe at its core. Borrow a kayak to explore the adjacent…
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The West Coast
Several steps up from your average motel, friendly well-run Stopforths offers spacious, modern units with kitchenettes and king-sized beds, ranging from…
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Franz Josef Glacier
Luxurious Te Waonui is filled with design flourishes that evoke the land: twinkly lights suggest glowworms, coal-black walls nod to the mining past, and…
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Greymouth
The former Duke of Edinburgh Hotel dates to at least the 1870s, although we strongly suspect it wasn't painted purple and green then. New owners have been…
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Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Inspiring mountain views and ample amenities lift this reliable holiday park above its competition. Trim cabins, basic lodge rooms, and grassy tent and…
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The West Coast
Birdsong, flower beds and 2.4 hectares of greenery…feeling relaxed yet? At this motel and campground, 2km from Lake Brunner, choose from powered and…
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Greymouth
The decor is simple-bordering-on-spartan but the units at this friendly motel are comfortable and well-kept. Opt for a studio with a kitchenette or a one-…
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Haast River Motels & Holiday Park
The West Coast
A large red hangar serves as the communal facilities for campervan and tenting guests, while a horseshoe of two-storey buildings contains a variety of…
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Greymouth
A family affair since 1954, the venerable Paroa has benefitted from a slick makeover. The sizeable motel-style units have kitchenettes and great beds, and…
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The West Coast
Natural tones and textures, upcycled furniture and hip vibes make this boutique beachside guesthouse a winner on style and location. Heightening the feel…
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The West Coast
Sigh at sea views from the shared lounge and kitchen of this adorable YHA-affiliated hostel, 2.5km northeast of the town centre. Rooms are themed around…
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Franz Josef Glacier
Forming something of a tiny, elite village 3km north of town, Glernfern's one- and two-bedroom houses are equipped with every comfort from quality beds to…
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The West Coast
This attractive and versatile beachfront spot has everything from camping to log-lined cabins facing the sea. Kids will love the menagerie, including pigs…
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Franz Josef Glacier
It couldn't be accused of being reasonably priced, but this motel near the visitor centre offers a brace of smart brick units grouped around a central car…
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Westland Tai Poutini National Park
The gregarious hosts of this ski-lodge-style B&B go the extra mile to make your stay a memorable one. A continental breakfast and blooming gardens,…
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Franz Josef Glacier
Guests staying in these 16 comfortable motel units, from petite studios to two-bedroom apartments, enjoy sweet service and a barbecue area. Bonus: you won…
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Greymouth
This former monastery came to be known as Noah's Ark when locals arrived for shelter after a flood. The name lives on, though it now houses a wildly…
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The West Coast
Nestled beside the Taramakau River, 63km southeast of Greymouth, is the tiny settlement of Jacksons. The exceptional holiday park here is a worthy stop…
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Franz Josef Glacier
Options abound in these forested grounds: dorm rooms that sleep between four and six (four-bed 'flashpacker' en-suite rooms are worth the higher rate), en…
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Franz Josef Glacier
Woodsy buildings, murals and rusty bikes as decoration all set the tone of this higgledy-piggledy hostel. Despite ramshackle first impressions, amenities…
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The West Coast
A hotel has stood on these rolling hills, 4km southeast of Hokitika, since the 1860s. Today it's a smart, modern motel complex with plush units featuring…
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Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Beautiful timber adorns this lodge both inside and out, imparting a mountain-chalet vibe. Similarly woody self-contained mezzanine units have spa baths…
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Greymouth Seaside Top 10 Holiday Park
Greymouth
Well positioned for walks on the adjacent beach and 2.5km south of the town centre, this large park has various tent and campervan sites, simple cabins…
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The West Coast
Hari Hari's friendliest greeting and cosiest cabins are at Flaxbush, whose self-contained units and cottages cover a wide range of budgets. It also has a…
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Franz Josef Glacier
Tents and motorhomes are afforded free-draining grassy sites away from the road at this spacious holiday park, 1.5km north of the township. Travellers who…
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The West Coast
Though it's on the main street rather than the beach, there's a reviving feel to Okarito Beach House: airy, bamboo-trimmed doubles and twins (priced by…
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Greymouth
As much a homestay as a B&B, Ardwyn House has old-fashioned rooms with quaint trimmings (including ship's wheel-style headboards) that share a bathroom…
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Franz Josef Glacier
Functional and friendly, the YHA has warm, spacious communal areas, family rooms, a large free sauna, and a booking desk for transport and activities. It…
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The West Coast
At this crowd-pleasing beachfront property, the cheaper, lower-floor rooms have showers, upper-floor rooms benefit from spa baths, and the best face…
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The West Coast
No bells or whistles, just a functional and friendly motel, less than 1km from the Hoki Clock Tower. Annabelle isn't centrally located but lodgings…
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The West Coast
Four rooms set around a lovely lounge and kitchen form a snug, low-slung backpacker haven within this former undertaker's cottage, a building dating to…
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Westland Tai Poutini National Park
A classy combo of corrugated steel and local stone, Westhaven's 23 smart units are filled with home comforts (underfloor heating, neat kitchenettes) and…
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The West Coast
Okarito Campground is a breezy patch of community-managed greenery complete with kitchen, barbecue area and hot showers ($2). Gather driftwood from the…
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The West Coast
This upmarket, four-room B&B perched on the coast is high quality from the terrific breakfast right down to its linens, and it's run by a kindly host who…
