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Beachfront Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers enjoy ocean views while dining just steps from their rooms, then choose between relaxing on the beach or exploring the surrounding area

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The Beachfront Hotel offers a peaceful ocean getaway with dining at the Oceanview Restaurant/Bar and a relaxing sun terrace. Free in-room WiFi keeps guests connected. Visitors praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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
(25 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(22 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 21 sq m
  • 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)
  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sea view
  • 61 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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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)
  • Sea view
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hokitika, Beachfront Hotel is in the business district and on the beach. Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and Hokitika Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hokitika Clock Tower and Hokitika Lighthouse. National Kiwi Centre and The Gold Room are also worth visiting. Visit our Hokitika travel guide
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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
  • Hokitika Glass Studio
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hokitika Clock Tower
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Beachfront Hotel

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), a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, wedding services, and games
  • 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
  • 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.

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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

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?

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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Reviews

Beachfront Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless staff very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good comfy room, very clean,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and nice shower. We loved the patio with the view of the ocean. We would definitly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed in a Sea View room January 2026. The room was spacious, modern and clean. The view of the sea was brilliant. Easy to find with ample parking. Staff were all very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than I expected. The breakfast is nice. Room is pretty warm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location in the beautiful town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vannessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and the restaurant were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location. Convenient & functional The adjacent beach tho is not a sea or sun bathing place- just how it is
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was decent, but some in the annex have no beach view. Staff was very quick and helpful when we had to change rooms due to an issue with some outlets in our first room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place nice and central. Great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025