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Beachfront Hotel

3.5 star property

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Sundeck
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room | Beach/ocean view
Ocean View Penthouse Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
$116
$101 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

Explore the area

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111 Revell Street, Hokitika, 7810
  • Place, National Kiwi Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hokitika Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Driftwood Standard King Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Driftwood Standard King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Deluxe King Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Deluxe King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Sea view

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Driftwood Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Driftwood Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Partial sea view

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Ocean View Penthouse Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Penthouse Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Sea view

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 657 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Sea view

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Sea view

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Driftwood Economy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Driftwood Economy Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Premium Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Driftwood Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Driftwood Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Ocean View Premium Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Premium Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Driftwood Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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  • Parking included
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About the neighborhood

Hokitika

When you a stay at Beachfront Hotel in Hokitika, you'll be on the beach, just steps from National Kiwi Centre and The Gold Room. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Westland Greenstone Ltd and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from William Steyn Stonepainter.

What's nearby

  • National Kiwi Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hokitika Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hokitika Glass Studio - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hokitika Sandwich Company - West Coast - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stumpers Bar & Reasturant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Katsu Sushi And Noodle House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 39 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fat Pipi Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Beachfront Hotel offers 65 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. This Hokitika hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 65 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Grab a bite to eat at Oceanview Restaurant/Bar, a beachfront family restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Oceanview Restaurant/Bar - This beachfront family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 32 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Oceanview Restaurant/Bar

Things to do

  • Games

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 32.00 for adults and NZD 16.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Beachfront Hokitika
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
Beachfront Hotel Hotel
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
Beachfront Hotel Hotel Hokitika

Beachfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location opposite the beach. Food was very good, staff were very friendly . Room immaculate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mogens

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
No Privacy and really dark streetfrint room, big slats across windows but they only make it dark without affording privacy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicki

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation good but dining facilties poor in terms of staff and food offering at breakfast. Prepaid at $25 and was underwhelming!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I suppose as we picked an economy room there was no view to the beach and natural lighting was minimal
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ice Accomadation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sadly our stay was not comfortable at all The room was very small Had to open suitcases on the bed The room was like a oven Also had to carry your bags up a flight of stairs 😞
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpfull staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views of the sea. Very friendly staff and clean, comfortable rooms. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
the curtain was ripped and the bathroom had some elses hair on the floor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

S J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trouble finding my booking, but made up for it by providing a great room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location! Gorgeous views. Very clean room with all the amenities you could want.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, modern and clean. Great location in the centre of the Main Street shopping and on the beach. Great place and location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and kind. The location was good that it was easy to walk Hokitika beach and restaurants/cafe. And it was a good choice that we choose ocean view room. Just relaxing in the room with seeing the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2nd Time staying here. Loved the 3 Days / Nites, wish it was for Longer. The Bed was SO Comfy , King size. The Bathroom is lovely Room to, with ,underfloor Heating. I loved watching the Views of the Beautifull Ocean, the Waves Rolling In, its So Relaxing .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Lovely place to stay.

Beautiful place to stay. Right on the beach. Rooms have the perfect outlook and offer plenty of space. Nice heated bathroom floor too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Arthur and Helen

Traveled with partner
Disappointed with room layout. Shower area wet and slippery.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian Chukwuka

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Old house by the corner serving as a hotel with outdated floor carpet and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at the Beach Front Hotel. So great staying right in town and next to the beach. The only fault was the water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirill

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay, right in the centre of town, a restaurant on sight and with the added bonus of having the beautiful Westcoat beach right on the doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room and good sevice and staff nice Restuarant
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic clean modern property, staff fantastic, central location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025