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Beachfront Hotel

3.5 star property

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An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.
A reception desk at Ocean View Restaurant & Bar with a view of parked cars outside.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean.
A modern room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the ocean. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $92
$80 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31

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)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Driftwood Standard King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting of a sailboat on the wall, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

Driftwood Standard King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Ocean View Deluxe King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean View Deluxe King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Driftwood Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a window with a view.

Driftwood Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

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

View all photos for Ocean View Penthouse Suite

A modern room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the ocean. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.

Ocean View Penthouse Suite

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

View all photos for Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Family Room

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

View all photos for Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Family Room

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

View all photos for Driftwood Economy Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, and a painting on the wall.

Driftwood Economy Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Ocean View Deluxe King Room

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

Ocean View Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Ocean View Premium Twin Room

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

Ocean View Premium Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Driftwood Standard King Room

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

Driftwood Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Ocean View Premium Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Ocean View Premium Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hokitika

When you 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
  • Hokitika Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hokitika Sandwich Company - West Coast - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stumpers Bar & Reasturant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hokitika Townchip - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fat Pipi Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 39 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Beachfront Hotel

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. Open daily.
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 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 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 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 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 fire extinguisher, 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

Property class

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
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Beachfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

pippa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and right in town to walk for food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel-- beach front view was very beautiful. The town is also very walkable with great dining options. Overall a nice place to stay in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

MEI KIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice beach view from the room and friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very nice location next to the beach, tasty food and pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel option in Hokitika
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Comfortable room and nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sun set over the ocean when we arrived in our very nice suite. Would like to come back and we would absolutely recommend this Hotel it is first class.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Nothing fancy, but impeccably clean and the view from the rooms toward the sea is beautiful. The beach walk between the hotel and sea is wonderful and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy rooms, good location. Friendly sfaff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless staff very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean. Had an evening meal in the ocean view restaurant within the hotel which was excellent and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spotless and spacious and the location is great as it is really beach front
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation and location. Staff were nice and there is a restaurant onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hsin-Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room is fantastic. The room is spacious and clean. The staffs is helpful and friendly. The breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a beachfront room. Reception was very busy at check-in, with only one staff member on duty, but they were friendly and helpful. If you book a ground-floor beachfront room, it’s worth knowing you can park directly in front of your unit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfy and a Great view of the beach from our balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

OI PING TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room clean... everything is good... worth to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception staff extremely helpful and friendly Room was spotless
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026