The West Coast
Themed around colourful figures from Kumara's past, rooms at this beautifully restored 1876 pub are reason enough to stay in town. We especially loved the…
Must-see hotels in The West Coast
The West Coast
Perched on a ruggedly beautiful stretch of windswept beach, 2km northwest of Ross, this holiday park has plenty of space for tents and motorhomes, as well…
The West Coast
Driftwood decorations and soft colour schemes impart a dreamy air to the Code Time Lodge, whose two roomy, self-contained apartments (kitchen included)…
The West Coast
Once home to surgeon, mountaineer and professional beard-cultivator Ebenezer Teichelmann, this B&B holds on to its venerable history but adds first-rate…
The West Coast
Positioned in a verdant setting on the edge of the Moeraki River near Lake Moeraki, 30km north of Haast Junction, this is one of NZ's best nature lodges…
The West Coast
Several steps up from your average motel, friendly well-run Stopforths offers spacious, modern units with kitchenettes and king-sized beds, ranging from…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Inspiring mountain views and ample amenities lift this reliable holiday park above its competition. Trim cabins, basic lodge rooms, and grassy tent and…
The West Coast
Birdsong, flower beds and 2.4 hectares of greenery…feeling relaxed yet? At this motel and campground, 2km from Lake Brunner, choose from powered and…
Haast River Motels & Holiday Park
The West Coast
A large red hangar serves as the communal facilities for campervan and tenting guests, while a horseshoe of two-storey buildings contains a variety of…
The West Coast
Natural tones and textures, upcycled furniture and hip vibes make this boutique beachside guesthouse a winner on style and location. Heightening the feel…
The West Coast
Sigh at sea views from the shared lounge and kitchen of this adorable YHA-affiliated hostel, 2.5km northeast of the town centre. Rooms are themed around…
The West Coast
This attractive and versatile beachfront spot has everything from camping to log-lined cabins facing the sea. Kids will love the menagerie, including pigs…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
The gregarious hosts of this ski-lodge-style B&B go the extra mile to make your stay a memorable one. A continental breakfast and blooming gardens,…
The West Coast
Nestled beside the Taramakau River, 63km southeast of Greymouth, is the tiny settlement of Jacksons. The exceptional holiday park here is a worthy stop…
The West Coast
A hotel has stood on these rolling hills, 4km southeast of Hokitika, since the 1860s. Today it's a smart, modern motel complex with plush units featuring…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Beautiful timber adorns this lodge both inside and out, imparting a mountain-chalet vibe. Similarly woody self-contained mezzanine units have spa baths…
The West Coast
Hari Hari's friendliest greeting and cosiest cabins are at Flaxbush, whose self-contained units and cottages cover a wide range of budgets. It also has a…
The West Coast
Though it's on the main street rather than the beach, there's a reviving feel to Okarito Beach House: airy, bamboo-trimmed doubles and twins (priced by…
The West Coast
At this crowd-pleasing beachfront property, the cheaper, lower-floor rooms have showers, upper-floor rooms benefit from spa baths, and the best face…
The West Coast
No bells or whistles, just a functional and friendly motel, less than 1km from the Hoki Clock Tower. Annabelle isn't centrally located but lodgings…
The West Coast
Four rooms set around a lovely lounge and kitchen form a snug, low-slung backpacker haven within this former undertaker's cottage, a building dating to…
The West Coast
Okarito Campground is a breezy patch of community-managed greenery complete with kitchen, barbecue area and hot showers ($2). Gather driftwood from the…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
A classy combo of corrugated steel and local stone, Westhaven's 23 smart units are filled with home comforts (underfloor heating, neat kitchenettes) and…
The West Coast
This upmarket, four-room B&B perched on the coast is high quality from the terrific breakfast right down to its linens, and it's run by a kindly host who…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Warren-like Ivory Towers has mixed and women-only dorms, along with plain, private rooms with flatscreen TVs (and some with balconies). There are plenty…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
From the outside this place looks pretty ordinary, but inside the rooms come into their own. The owners have continued to pour profits back into the…
The West Coast
Covering all accommodation bases, Haast Lodge offers clean, well-maintained facilities that include a pleasant communal area for lodge users and…
The West Coast
This basic DOC campsite with 40 unpowered sites occupies a prime spot on grassy terraces with grandstand views of Lake Kaniere and bushy surrounding hills…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Rustic log cabins on the outside with neutral decor on the inside, Rainforest is a tidy, good-value option with epic mountain views from its lawns.
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…
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…
