Hokitika Pioneer Hotel

Easy access

Back door is very noisey

We arrived after a long tramp to be welcomed by John, one of the friendly owners, who showed us around and checked we had everything we needed. The room was perfect, simple and comfy, and we were too pooped to enjoy the garden but it looked like a gorgeous place for a coffee or a beer.

We wished the bar was still open so we could have sat by the fire after our tramp, but that isn't a flaw of the hotel, just unlucky timing on our part!

The room was cozy. Shared facilities were clean and if you feel uncomfortable walking through the bar, there is a back entrance that you can use once you complete the check in. Microwave, toaster and hot water is provided at the communal kitchen.

The room walls were thin. As we had an early departure, our group of four had to check out in the wee hours of the morning. I guess my group generated some noise while moving our luggage to the back door, which caused some unhappiness amongst the other guests. Our bad.

The hotel is inside a pub. The staff is really nice but the rooms are not very clean The toilet and shower are not really clean either. There was a fan and a heater in the room. And a sink which was nice. There was no possibility to cook food. Only a fridge and a place for hot drinks. The price is not cheap. But compared to New Zealand it is a bit lower standard than hostels at these prices.