Must-see hotels in Buller Region

  • Omau Settlers Lodge

    Buller Region

    Relaxation is the mantra at this faultless motel near Cape Foulwind. Beds are plump, bathrooms are glossy and fragrant, plus there's a hot tub surrounded…

  • Bazil's Hostel & Surf School

    Buller Region

    Mural-painted Bazil's has well-maintained dorm and private rooms (some with kitchenettes, en-suite bathrooms and mezzanine bedrooms) in a sociable setting…

  • Archer House

    Buller Region

    This beautiful house, built in 1890 and formerly the home of a goldfields trader, has original features galore. There are three individually decorated…

  • Reef Cottage B&B

    Buller Region

    Enjoy total immersion into old-world Reefton at this converted 1887 solicitor's office. Compact rooms are furnished in period style, with modern touches…

  • Rough & Tumble Lodge

    Buller Region

    With invigorating views of river and bush, this luxe lodge sits in splendid isolation at the northern end of the Old Ghost Road. Its five split-level quad…

  • Lazy Cow

    Buller Region

    It’s easy to be a lazy cow here, with all the comforts of home in a stress-free, small-scale package. Dorms and private rooms all have electric blankets,…

  • Old Slaughterhouse

    Buller Region

    Perched on a hillside 32km northeast of Westport, this lodge offers epic views over the Tasman Sea. Powered largely by a waterwheel, the central lodge has…

  • Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation

    Buller Region

    Family-run since the 1970s, Gentle Annie's campsite and self-contained cottages cluster at the Mokihinui River mouth. The beach isn't so gentle, but the…

  • Rongo Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

    Buller Region

    Rongo's rainbow-coloured exterior draws you in, while its free-spirited vibe lengthens your stay. Formerly a backpacker hostel, Rongo retains a slouchy,…

  • Miners on Sea

    Buller Region

    This place knows what bikers passing through Granity need: serviceable and clean 'pod' rooms (with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities), and adjoining…

  • Kiwi Park Motels & Holiday Park

    Buller Region

    A veritable Noah's Ark of emus, lambs and astonishingly sociable ducks lift this leafy holiday park from ordinary to family holiday heaven. Endlessly…

  • Carters Beach Top 10

    Buller Region

    Right on Carters Beach, 5km from Westport, this tidy complex has pleasant sites as well as comfortable cabins and motel units. It's a good option for…

  • Murchison Lodge

    Buller Region

    This quality B&B surrounded by extensive gardens and paddocks is a short walk from the Buller River. Attractive timber features and charming hosts add to…

  • Trip Inn

    Buller Region

    Grand banisters, high ceilings and the occasional throne establish a stately atmosphere at this hostel within a 150-year-old villa. There's a variety of…

  • Lantern Court Motels

    Buller Region

    Occupying a heritage building (formerly a draper's shop), this friendly establishment has self-catering options for everyone from singles to family groups…

  • Quartz Lodge

    Buller Region

    Kindly, house-proud hosts, an elegant floral-decorated lounge, a small dog yapping at your feet…Quartz Lodge is a small-town B&B at its best. Impeccable…

  • Riversong Cottages

    Buller Region

    Boutique studio and two-bedroom units open out to a big, grassy yard and vegetable garden at this relaxed and refined set-up, and hosts Arran and Alexia…

  • Last Resort

    Buller Region

    Enclosed by greenery, this rambling resort suits most budgets, with dorms, a choice of private rooms with and without bathrooms, and self-contained two…

  • Granity Sands Backpackers

    Buller Region

    An old-school backpacker dive, with all the associated chill factor (good) and grunginess (not so good). Characterful bunk dorms and private rooms …

  • Karamea River Motels

    Buller Region

    Everything functions splendidly at this friendly motel, five minutes' walk from Market Cross. From studios to huge two-bedroom units, lodgings are clean…

  • Westport Kiwi Holiday Park

    Buller Region

    Though it's more gravel than grass, this chipper holiday park has family-friendly perks including a playground, little aviary and a minigolf course (adult…

  • Buller Bridge Motel

    Buller Region

    Ample self-contained motel units, sleeping between two and six guests, are decorated with a homely touch at the well-run Buller Bridge Motel. Kitchens…

  • Karamea Farm Baches

    Buller Region

    These seven 1960s self-contained baches push reuse and recycle to the limit, from period wallpaper and grandma's carpet to organic vegetables grown on…

  • Kohaihai DOC campsite

    Buller Region

    This basic 50-site DOC campsite, at the northern end of the West Coast Hwy at the entrance to Kahurangi National Park, is sublimely situated next to the…

  • Buller Court Motel

    Buller Region

    One of many main-road options in Westport, this well-maintained complex is tastefully decorated and impresses with an away-from-the-road aspect and small…

  • Karamea Holiday Park

    Buller Region

    An unadorned, old-fashioned camp alongside the estuary in bush surrounds, 3km south of Karamea village. The retro weatherboard cabins are clean and well…

  • Seddonville Holiday Park

    Buller Region

    Seddonville's old school has been reinvented as a simple but serviceable holiday park complete with campsites in the playing field, cooking facilities,…

  • Karamea Domain

    Buller Region

    Near the school, this no-frills town camp has decent communal facilities including a simple kitchen and lounge, adequate bathrooms and bunk rooms (per…

  • Old Nurses Home Guesthouse

    Buller Region

    Service can be gruff but this stately old building has great-value rooms and noteworthy communal areas, including a pretty garden and patio.