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Beachfront Hotel

3.5 star property

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An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean.
A reception desk at Ocean View Restaurant & Bar with a view of parked cars outside.
A modern room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the ocean. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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111 Revell Street, Hokitika, 7810
  • Place, National Kiwi Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hokitika Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Driftwood Standard King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting of a sailboat on the wall, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

Driftwood Standard King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean View Deluxe King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean View Deluxe King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Driftwood Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a window with a view.

Driftwood Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean View Penthouse Suite

A modern room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the ocean. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.

Ocean View Penthouse Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Driftwood Economy Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, and a painting on the wall.

Driftwood Economy Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean View Deluxe King Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean View Premium Twin Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Premium Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Driftwood Standard King Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Driftwood Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean View Premium Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Ocean View Premium Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Beachfront Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and conference space are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, wedding services and a front desk safe are on-site.
Beachfront Hotel offers 65 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This Hokitika hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Beachfront Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from National Kiwi Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Oceanview Restaurant/Bar, a family restaurant with a beachfront location
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from National Kiwi Centre and The Gold Room
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Beachfront Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Hokitika hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Oceanview Restaurant/Bar – This beachfront family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 35 for adults and from NZD 17.50 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Beachfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

pippa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stop on our adventure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and right in town to walk for food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel-- beach front view was very beautiful. The town is also very walkable with great dining options. Overall a nice place to stay in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MEI KIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice beach view from the room and friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very nice location next to the beach, tasty food and pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel option in Hokitika
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Comfortable room and nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sun set over the ocean when we arrived in our very nice suite. Would like to come back and we would absolutely recommend this Hotel it is first class.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy rooms, good location. Friendly sfaff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spotless and spacious and the location is great as it is really beach front
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hsin-Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room is fantastic. The room is spacious and clean. The staffs is helpful and friendly. The breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a beachfront room. Reception was very busy at check-in, with only one staff member on duty, but they were friendly and helpful. If you book a ground-floor beachfront room, it’s worth knowing you can park directly in front of your unit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfy and a Great view of the beach from our balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

OI PING TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room clean... everything is good... worth to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

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