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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 21 sq m
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • 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)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 61 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • 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)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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

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
  • 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
  • ‪Hokitika Townchip - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kitchen Hokitika - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Katsu Sushi And Noodle House - ‬3 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 front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • 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

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

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

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

RUTH

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Taka

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

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

Zayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic clean and modern, staff very friendly. Location is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Tracey

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

8/10 Good

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No elevator. We could hear the wind whistling through the windows and kept me from sleeping. Our room was separate from main building and walking over for dinner in rain and wind was inconvenient. The food and service in the restaurant and bar was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Surf and sunsets

We really enjoyed looking straight out to the beach. Also enjoyed the jacuzzi tub.
View from our balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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