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( 03-755 7654;
www.driftingsands.co.nz
;
197 Revell St; sites from $16, dm/s/d $30/60/78; )
Access to
the beach from the back garden and this hostel's family-home feel make it our pick of
Hoki's budget accommodation. The cheery, fastidious owner and crisp bedlinens don't
hurt either.
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
( 03-755 8921, 0800 744 646;
www.shiningstar.co.nz
;
16 Richards Dr; sites per person unpowered/powered $16/20,
d $95-175; )
Attractive and versatile beachside spot with everything from camping to
classy self-contained seafront units. Kids will love the menagerie, including pigs and
alpacas straight from Dr Doolittle's appointment book. Parents might prefer the spa and
sauna ($15 for two).
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Birdsong
( 03-755 7179;
www.birdsong.co.nz
;
SH6; dm/s $30/60, d without/with bathroom $79/94; )
Located
2.5km north of town, this bird-themed hostel has sea views and a homely atmosphere.
Free bikes, handy beach access and hidden extras will entice you into extending your stay.
Annabelle Motel
( 050 854 9494, 03-755 8160;
www.annabellemotel.co.nz
;
214 Weld St; s $130, d $140-190; )
Less than
1km from the Hoki clock tower, pretty Annabelle is away from beach and town action but
well located for peace and convenience. Tip-top units, decorated in green garden hues
with plush furnishings, meet all middle-of-the-road modern standards.
MOTEL
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Stations Inn
( 03-755 5499;
www.stationsinnhokitika.co.nz
;
Blue Spur Rd; d $170-300; )
Five minutes' drive from
town, high upon rolling hills that overlook the distant ocean, this modern motel complex
has plush units featuring king-sized beds and spa bath. With a patio, pond and waterwheel
out front, the ambient on-site restaurant (mains $30 to $45; open from 5pm Tuesday to
Saturday) specialises in venison, beef and lamb, with petit fours and cheese for afters.
Teichelmann's B&B
( 03-755 8232;
www.teichelmanns.co.nz
;
20 Hamilton St; d $235-255; )
Once home to surgeon,
mountaineer and professional beard-cultivator Ebenezer Teichelmann, this is now a
B&B
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