Must-see hotels in The West Coast

  • Wilderness Accommodation

    The West Coast

    Dorm rooms are cosy and clean, surrounding a greenery-filled inner courtyard, at this basic backpacker joint. Extra points: it's next door to the…

  • Sanctuary Tours Motel

    The West Coast

    Managed by White Heron Sanctuary Tours, the adjoining motel has basic cabins with shared facilities ($10 extra for bed linen), and comfy if somewhat dated…

  • 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…

  • Greymouth Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels

    Greymouth

    This low-rise complex offers a range of cheap, no-frills accommodation, sandwiched between the (busy) highway and the beach 6km south of town.

  • 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.