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Beachfront Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Sundeck
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Lobby sitting area
Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room | Beach/ocean view
View from property
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

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
Beach

On the beach

This hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade and on the beach. Experience the magic of beachfront dining with a memorable meal at the restaurant.

Exterior
Beach/ocean view
What guests liked about the beach

The property offers excellent beach access and stunning views, making it a great choice for beach lovers.

Room options

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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
Wardrobe or closet
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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
Wardrobe or closet
  • 61 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Driftwood Standard Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Driftwood Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Driftwood Economy Single Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Driftwood Economy Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Ocean View Premium Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View Premium Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Driftwood Standard King Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Driftwood Standard King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Deluxe King Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View Deluxe King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Penthouse Suite | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ocean View Penthouse Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • ‪Cafe 39 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fat Pipi Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock Hotel & Brewhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Katsu Sushi And Noodle House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 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), a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • 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.

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

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. 466 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 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

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

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

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

Kelvin

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

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

6/10 Okay

Christian Chukwuka

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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront and nicely appointed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ease of parking, the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. Having a restaurant on site with discount for early payment of breakfast. Excellent views, so close to the beach and centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being next to the beach , hearing the surf , and watching the sun go down on the horizon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

david

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

6/10 Okay

Arthur and Helen

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

8/10 Good

Thimira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach and a spacious room. Great for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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