Hokitika Auberges de Jeunesse

"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 »

"Great place - It's by far the best hostel i've ever stayed. the host is very friendly and makes you feel welcome from the start. he gave me many good advices of stuff to do in the area. the beds were comfy, the kitchen had everything i needed and it was all very clean. i enjoyed a beautiful sunset in the lounge while i had my dinner and even found some greenstone at the beach across the road. it's been a very relaxing place to stay. don't miss it, if you head to the west coast!" … "This is a nice hostel and the owner is really helpful....  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 »