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A dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and benches with fur throws.
A bar area with wooden walls, hanging light fixtures, and a neon sign.
A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, two pineapple pillows, and a wooden headboard.
A bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a sign for 'Monteith's'.

1. Lake Mahinapua Hotel

Lake Mahinapua Hotel
Ruatapu
$91
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Lake Mahinapua Hotel
A deck with outdoor seating, a view of a lake, and surrounding greenery.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white bedding, a red throw blanket, and a chair.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a high ceiling.
A spacious living room with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Rimu Lodge

Rimu Lodge
Ruatapu
$341
$392 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Rimu Lodge
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of a forested hillside.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden table with wine glasses, a desk, and a chair.
A wooden deck with a car parked in the background.
A wooden deck with a view of a landscaped garden and a grassy field.

3. Woodstock Hotel

Woodstock Hotel
Ruatapu
$71
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Woodstock Hotel
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with patterned bedding, a desk with a chair, and a television.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with colorful bedding, two wicker chairs, and a small table.
A compact kitchen with a wooden countertop, white tiles, a sink, and cabinets.
A wooden deck with a blue door, a white railing, and a blue watering can.

4. The Blackhouse Cottage

The Blackhouse Cottage
Ruatapu
$133
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Blackhouse Cottage
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.
A reception desk at Ocean View Restaurant & Bar with a view of parked cars outside.
A modern room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the ocean. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean.

5. Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel
Hokitika
$77
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Beachfront Hotel
A coastal resort with multiple wooden cabins, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A kitchen with wooden walls, a window with a view of trees, a microwave, and a sink.
A wooden cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A log cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

6. Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Hokitika
$78
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
A garden with a variety of plants and a fence.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted above the counter, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.

7. Jade Court Motor Lodge

Jade Court Motor Lodge
Hokitika
$75
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Jade Court Motor Lodge
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee machine. There is a dining table with chairs and a hanging light fixture.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dining table, a leather sofa, and a ceiling light fixture.
A boutique accommodation named 'Fire Station' with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large HFS sign on the wall.

8. Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
Hokitika
$129
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.
A modern building with a glass balcony, metal railings, and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.
A bedroom with a large bed, two white pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted picture of a landscape.

9. Stopforths Premium Accommodation

Stopforths Premium Accommodation
Hokitika
$81
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Stopforths Premium Accommodation
A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, a sliding glass door, and a view of a garden with ferns.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a plant on the dining table.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, a wall-mounted TV, and a bulletin board with brochures.

10. Annabelle Motel

Annabelle Motel
Hokitika
$83
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Annabelle Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are wall-mounted lights and a door leading to another room.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a kettle, and a small table.
A parking lot with multiple cars, a building with a red roof, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".
A compact kitchenette with a white stove, two burners, a small oven, and a wooden countertop. There are two drawers and a shelf with glassware and plates.

11. Bella Vista Motel Hokitika

Bella Vista Motel Hokitika
Hokitika
$78
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Bella Vista Motel Hokitika
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a beach.
A two-story building with a reception area, a parking lot, and a fenced yard.
A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, a wall-mounted clock, and a window with curtains.
A hotel sign indicating no vacancies and a reception area.

12. Fitzherbert Court Motel

Fitzherbert Court Motel
Hokitika
$83
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Fitzherbert Court Motel
A modern, single-story motel with white siding and a dark roof. There are two white plastic chairs outside the entrance.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a white wall with framed photos of landscapes, and a white shelf with various items.
A water park with a large pool, slides, and play structures.
A playground with a slide, climbing structures, and a pool area.

13. Hokitikas Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels

Hokitikas Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels
Hokitika
$49
$56 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hokitikas Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels
A modern outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, a glass door leading to a garden, and a brick wall with a fireplace.
A garden with a wooden fence, a stone bear sculpture, and various plants.
A view from a window overlooking a garden with a paved area, a pergola, and a building in the background.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and decorative pillows. There are potted plants, a hanging plant, and a large window with sheer curtains.

14. Woodland Glen Lodge

Woodland Glen Lodge
Blue Spur
$141
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Woodland Glen Lodge
A covered patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of a house in the background.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a fenced yard.
A traditional room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and ornate wallpaper.
A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, and a vase with flowers.

15. Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara

Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
Kumara
$64
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
A beach with driftwood and debris.
A lush garden with dense foliage and a view of the ocean.
A dining area with a table set for four, wooden chairs, and a view of lush greenery through large windows.
A wooden hallway with a door leading to a room. There is a potted plant on the right side.

16. Awatuna Homestead

Awatuna Homestead
Awatuna
$144
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Awatuna Homestead
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Top landmarks in Ruatapu

Westcoast Treetop Walk

9.2/10 (85 reviews)
Travelers who enjoy the great outdoors might want to go to Westcoast Treetop Walk, located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from central Ruatapu. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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Check out reviews of Ruatapu hotels guests love

A deck with outdoor seating, a view of a lake, and surrounding greenery.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white bedding, a red throw blanket, and a chair.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a high ceiling.
A spacious living room with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Rimu Lodge

Rimu Lodge
Ruatapu

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Todd
Rimu Lodge
A modern, single-story motel with white siding and a dark roof. There are two white plastic chairs outside the entrance.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a white wall with framed photos of landscapes, and a white shelf with various items.
A water park with a large pool, slides, and play structures.
A playground with a slide, climbing structures, and a pool area.

Hokitikas Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels

Hokitikas Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels
Hokitika

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Julie
Hokitikas Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels
A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.
A modern building with a glass balcony, metal railings, and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.
A bedroom with a large bed, two white pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted picture of a landscape.

Stopforths Premium Accommodation

Stopforths Premium Accommodation
Hokitika

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Christy
Stopforths Premium Accommodation
A modern outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, a glass door leading to a garden, and a brick wall with a fireplace.
A garden with a wooden fence, a stone bear sculpture, and various plants.
A view from a window overlooking a garden with a paved area, a pergola, and a building in the background.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and decorative pillows. There are potted plants, a hanging plant, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Woodland Glen Lodge

Woodland Glen Lodge
Blue Spur

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gregory
Woodland Glen Lodge
A dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and benches with fur throws.
A bar area with wooden walls, hanging light fixtures, and a neon sign.
A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, two pineapple pillows, and a wooden headboard.
A bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a sign for 'Monteith's'.

Lake Mahinapua Hotel

Lake Mahinapua Hotel
Ruatapu

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Ashley
Lake Mahinapua Hotel
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee machine. There is a dining table with chairs and a hanging light fixture.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dining table, a leather sofa, and a ceiling light fixture.
A boutique accommodation named 'Fire Station' with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large HFS sign on the wall.

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
Hokitika

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Nikki
Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, a sliding glass door, and a view of a garden with ferns.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a plant on the dining table.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, a wall-mounted TV, and a bulletin board with brochures.

Annabelle Motel

Annabelle Motel
Hokitika

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Dennis
Annabelle Motel
A beach with driftwood and debris.
A lush garden with dense foliage and a view of the ocean.
A dining area with a table set for four, wooden chairs, and a view of lush greenery through large windows.
A wooden hallway with a door leading to a room. There is a potted plant on the right side.

Awatuna Homestead

Awatuna Homestead
Awatuna

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Awatuna Homestead
A garden with a variety of plants and a fence.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted above the counter, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.

Jade Court Motor Lodge

Jade Court Motor Lodge
Hokitika

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Brian
Jade Court Motor Lodge
A coastal resort with multiple wooden cabins, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A kitchen with wooden walls, a window with a view of trees, a microwave, and a sink.
A wooden cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A log cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Hokitika

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Wayne
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
A covered patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of a house in the background.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a fenced yard.
A traditional room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and ornate wallpaper.
A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, and a vase with flowers.

Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara

Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
Kumara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Marianne
Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a beach.
A two-story building with a reception area, a parking lot, and a fenced yard.
A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, a wall-mounted clock, and a window with curtains.
A hotel sign indicating no vacancies and a reception area.

Fitzherbert Court Motel

Fitzherbert Court Motel
Hokitika

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Blaise
Fitzherbert Court Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are wall-mounted lights and a door leading to another room.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a kettle, and a small table.
A parking lot with multiple cars, a building with a red roof, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".
A compact kitchenette with a white stove, two burners, a small oven, and a wooden countertop. There are two drawers and a shelf with glassware and plates.

Bella Vista Motel Hokitika

Bella Vista Motel Hokitika
Hokitika

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Chad
Bella Vista Motel Hokitika

Frequently Asked Questions

What hotels do travelers like in Ruatapu?

Guests like Lake Mahinapua Hotel, Woodstock Hotel and The Blackhouse Cottage.

Can I book a refundable accommodation in Ruatapu?

If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Ruatapu, most hotels provide refundable* bookable rates. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

Where can I stay in Ruatapu if I want a vacation home instead of a hotel?

You'll find 9 vacation homes on our site.

What will the weather in Ruatapu be like during my trip?

The warmest months in Ruatapu are usually February and January with an average temp of 60°F. July and August are the chilliest months when the average temp is 48°F. The rainiest months are May and December.

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