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Lake Mahinapua Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ruatapu with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Exterior
Superior Cottage | 1 bedroom, bed sheets
Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets
Reception
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Lake Mahinapua Hotel offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant or coffee shop, relax in the garden, or have drinks at the bar. WiFi in public areas and free self-parking add convenience to this tranquil getaway.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Comfort House | Living area

Comfort House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Superior Cottage | Living area

Superior Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
962 Ruatapu Rd, Ruatapu, West Coast, 7883

What's nearby

  • Hokitika Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • National Kiwi Centre - 8 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 8 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve - 9 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Westcoast Treetop Walk - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stumpers Bar & Reasturant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hokitika Sandwich Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 39 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hoki Boat Shed - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alchemy & Storm - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lake Mahinapua Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
At Lake Mahinapua Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bicycle parking, and helicopter/airplane tours
  • A nature reserve and bicycle tour information
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake Mahinapua Hotel offer comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 5 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 5 to 25 per person

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 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
Property Registration Number 9429047365544

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Lake Mahinapua Hotel Hotel
Lake Mahinapua Hotel Ruatapu
Lake Mahinapua Hotel Hotel Ruatapu

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Mahinapua Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Mahinapua Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Mahinapua Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lake Mahinapua Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Mahinapua Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Westcoast Treetop Walk, Hokitika Clock Tower, and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre. William Steyn Stonepainter and The Gold Room are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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