252 Beachside Motels & Holiday Park

Set among gardens, this simple motel is a minute's walk from Hokitika Beach, and 2 km from both Hokitika Museum and the photography exhibits at Wilderness Gallery.

Bright studios offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus either kitchenettes or full kitchens. The 2-bedroom suites and cottages add separate living rooms and direct garden access. Basic cabins with shared facilities are also available. Continental breakfast is served in-room for a fee.

There's a garden with BBQs and a kids' play area, plus a seasonal outdoor pool and a guest laundry. A local shuttle is complimentary.