Hokitika Hostels

"Clean and spacious - We only stayed one night but it's over the road from the information centre in the middle of town so very handy. Games and things to do when it's raining (wet Coast). Nice clean place and lots of room just to hang out, nice owners that help you with bookings and information about the west coast. Would recommend to all." … "Nice place, new equipment. Doubles have bunks though as do most hostels. Nice sitting area and a great place to spend a rainy night. Reception closes at 10 p.m. Nice ladies working there remind...  more »

"Im Birdsong Backpacker erwartet Sie stets ein herzlicher Empfang von den Gastgebern Neil, Kerry und Sid, dem Hund. Der Backpacker ist der ideale Ausgangspunkt um Hokitika und die wunderschoene Umgebung zu erkunden. Tanken Sie Energie vor dem Kamin, relaxen Sie und geniessen Sie den atemberaubenden Meerblick vom Wohnzimmer. Der perfekte Ort, um einen tollen Sonnenuntergang zu geniessen! - freundliche Gastgeber - moderne Kuechenausstattung - entspannendes Ambiente - wunderschoener Meerblick - guenstig gelegen zur Stadt, dem Strand und...  more »

"I visited here in September 2003. It was a fantastic, relaxing place right on the beach. I had been travelling New Zealand for several weeks, and when we found this place we stayed an extra day because it felt just like a beach holiday from when you were a kid." … "I called for a reservation, but was told owner was out of country for the time we wanted. Re-routed our whole visit to NZ, so my wife could carve jade with the owner. Called back and found out they had space for the new arrival dates. Asked to be booked into a double room...  more »

"Experience a real West Coast stay by the wild Tasman Sea. Walk into a wild enchanting landscape of driftwood and sand. Watch the sun disappear into the sea with brilliance and splendour. A home away from home by the seaside. Quiet peaceful location close to town. Small and friendly with cozy warm atmosphere." … "this hostel was Seaside Backpackers then changed to Jade Experience Bp now named Drifting Sands Backpackers" … "… leads onto the beach, so it is the ideal place to sit and listen to the waves roll onto the beach...  more »