Hotel in zona Kaniere, Hokitika

“We were given an unexpected room upgrade from one triple to two ocean view rooms on arrival. The delicious dinners were offered on the covered patio overlooking the extensive flowering gardens and the ocean before our hosts treated us to an amphibious beach buggy ride at sunset. We finished the day relaxing in the hot tub. Wonderful day. They made it so easy to include everything they offered. Would highly recommend to anyone. ”

“Beautiful place and owner is amazing person”

“This was a lovely property just what we needed and in a good location for town. The cleaning staff were absolutely lovely and very friendly and helpful. We loved the modern feel to the place and appliances whilst paying homage to it’s historical past as a fire station- highly recommend ”

“Un classico motel neozelandese, pulitissimo, con cucina, bollitore, tostapane caffè e te un bagno dotato di tutto. Leggermente caro per il posto”

“We loved our stay in the Blackhouse Cottage, and wished we could have stayed longer. It was gorgeously appointed and well set out. The beds were super comfortable and we were snug and warm in the cold. So cozy and the perfect place to unwind and relax. We would stay here again and again. ”

“Staff were fantastic. Able to check in early. There was a power outage and they came around to check if I was ok and loaned me a torch.”

“The restaurant on the property was great to have.”

“Assolutamente nella media, abbiamo preso uno studio queen e rispecchia quel che viene pubblicizzato. Delusi dal fatto che nessun giorno hanno rassettato la camera nonostante fosse un servizio offerto e l’abbia anche segnalato… nemmeno cambiare gli asciugamani e rifornire il te…”

“Ottima sistemazione davanti alla spiaggia! Camera spaziosa, luminosa e ben accessoriata. La struttura è moderna e in fase di espansione. Ci siamo trovati molto bene.”

“Sorte dans grand mobile home divisé en chambres vieillottes”

“There was parking outside every unit for 1 vehicle. The rooms were fresh and provided the needed towels and blankets. Extra pillows and blankets in the room too. The owner Simon went above and beyond when we arrived, during a power cut (Narly storm chased us into Hokitika). He made sure we knew what was open for food and that we had a candle for a room until the power came back on.”

“Good and spacious”

“Very nice place, great hospitality and great breakfast ”

“Location to shops was good”

“At the time of writing, this hotel has a 9.2 on Expedia. That is truly absurd. This hotel is old (they don’t call it “historic” for nothing) and run down (featuring peeling wallpaper, a saggy matress, threadbare carpet and a kitchen that looks like it was built in the 80s). Making things worse, there is literally not a single thing of interest in Kumara (it only exists because it is a stop on the West Coast Wilderness Trail). Unless you’re using this hotel as a way to break your cycle trip, I...