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Beachfront Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Ocean View Penthouse Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Family Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Family Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Driftwood Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Driftwood Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Driftwood Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Driftwood Economy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Ocean View Premium Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Driftwood Standard King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Driftwood Standard King Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Deluxe King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Penthouse Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View Penthouse Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • 45.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Interior

Driftwood Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Interior

Ocean View Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Driftwood Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Ocean View Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Driftwood Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View Premium Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
111 Revell Street, Hokitika, 7810

What's nearby

  • National Kiwi Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hokitika Beach - 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
  • Sunset Point - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stations Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hokitika Sandwich Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kitchen Hokitika - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 39 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clocktower Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Beachfront Hotel

Eco-certified hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar at Beachfront Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. The on-site restaurant, Oceanview Restaurant/Bar, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), games, and a vending machine
  • A banquet hall, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 65 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Hindi

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Beachfront Hotel located?

Located in Hokitika, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk/promenade, just steps from National Kiwi Centre and Hokitika Beach. The Gold Room and Westland Greenstone Ltd are also within 5 minutes.

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Beachfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size with a comfortable bed. We could make a cup of tea which is always welcome and the view was stunning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, we stayed in the older part of the hotel but clean and tidy , staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful seafront location with excellent restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Being right be the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and made us feel very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, clean rooms, beautiful view from the ocean view room, room was recently renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful, and view was lovely. The restaurant was outstanding. Overall great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Amenities
I would come back anytime
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant room. Lots of space. Beautiful sea views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, handy to beach, shops and eateries. Comfortable, clean and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff at reception could have been more friendy. He said i see you've checked in for 1 night. He then checked when i said 2. Last time i stayed there the receptionist was absolutely lovely and so helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, ease of check in, good restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fabulous hotel, our room overlooked the beach, the sunset was stunning! All the staff were really helpful. Ideally placed near all Hokitika had to offer. Would definately recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every one was super friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was right across from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Views

Views and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly staff in a great small artsy town on the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room. The shiwer head needed to be replaced as some holes were blocked so water flow wasn't good but other than that, pretty happy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The sea view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious penthouse room. Floor to ceiling glass windows for sea front view. Large modern bathroom with good amenities. Enjoyable 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed our time there, just wished there were lifts or ramps and not having to carry our heavy bags up the stairs. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025