stayed at the 2 bedrooms unit cabin, clean self contained unit, the spa pool (extra) open up to sunny courtyard a plus specially after our glacier hike. beach front location great spot also. more

We got a winter package deal that entitled us to a king beachfront chalet, dinner at a local french restaurant (cafe de paris) and also a spa or sauna. We took the spa. The spa was large and private and an awesome way to relax after a long drive and a fantastic meal. The beachfront is not right at your... more

We were using Hokitika as a stopover on our way down the west coast after driving there from Christchurch. Shining star offered very good prices on their website so we went for a beachfront chalet which turned out to be lovely. It was right near the beach and was a big open plan bedroom and bathroom. We had electric blankets... more

We stayed one night before moving to other accommodations in town. The 2 bedroom unit was COLD. We could not get warm. There were insufficient heaters to get this unit comfortable. The beachfront was nice and the night stars were gorgeous, but it did not make up for the cold. My traveling companions became sick and we had to get... more

Reading the other reviews I can only think there is a big variation in the accommodation here. We had one night in a semi-detached log cabin with its own deck and frontage looking towards the beach which was two minutes walk away. Really lovely refitted room with modern decor and all mod cons , very comfy large bed and well... more

This place is a bit out of town, about a 15 min walk. Its right on the beach, we had a beachfront studio with great views. Shame it was so cold outside to sit on balcony and enjoy them... Room itself was very rustic. Been a while since I stayed in a timber room. Bathroom is a little odd. Shower... more

We stayed in a studio cottage (a bit crampy) which had a basic kitchenette (microwave, utensils, gas, fridge). The car park was right outside the room so access was quick and easy. The room itself was not at the waterfront itself but a quick 1 minute walk to it - for the beach front accommodation, i think you will need... more

Initially we were reasonably happy with the initial impression of the room, although there was a slight fishy smell present (possibly from the wood?), but we opened the windows and that was fine. We did have to book a triple room, as that was the only one available online at the time, this included a "wet bathroom", and seemed to... more

The other reviewers have hit the nail on the head with their reviews of this motel. The chalet accommodation is slap bang on the beach, and has everything you could want for a stay of a day or two. The balcony areas are a huge bonus - we had fantastic weather and were able to eat alfresco listening to the... more