Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located on the beach, just steps from Jagosi Jade and Hokitika Lighthouse, 0.4 mi from Glowworm Dell, and 0.9 mi from National Kiwi Centre.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are allowed, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation in Seaview

Average nightly price at Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$113
February	$122
March	$114
April	$109
May	$97
June	$88
July	$71
August	$70
September	$82
October	$97
November	$101
December	$104

What guests think

At Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation, travellers praise the beachfront setting with easy beach access and the glowworm dell across the road, enjoying rustic log-cabin style units, sunset views, and a relaxed vibe a short drive or walk from Hokitika.

Many reviews highlight friendly, helpful staff who offer local tips and smooth check-ins. Rooms vary in size and condition; many enjoy the log-cabin charm, beach views and comfortable beds, while others feel small or dated, with recurring reports of weak or patchy Wi-Fi and occasional road or rail noise. Cleanliness is generally good but inconsistent, with some mentions of mold, sticky or unwashed items, and maintenance issues in bathrooms; families appreciate on-site animals, laundry, parking, and pet-friendly options. Expect simple, beachside cabins with great access and warm service.

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Facilities

Families like the on-site animal enclosures, easy beach access paths, kitchenettes, communal BBQs, ample parking, and a useful laundry; some units also have spa baths and there is a DVD library. Pet-friendly and a small playground are noted.

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Rhonda

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The cottage was great. Lots of room. Nice little communal area with a bar b q and location was lovely close to the beach.

10

John

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The perfect absolute beachfront one bedroom cabin. Clean, quiet, very comfortable. Cooking facilities provided & a short drive to a supermarket.

8

AG

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Kitchen was good as well as parking. Staff very friendly.

8

Rachel

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is nice. If travelling with kids there is also a playground and animals (llamas, etc). The suite was very clean and comfortable. The only thing to note is that check in is at 3pm and there is no staff there until that time. We arrived a little early from a long drive and went to see if we could have early check in. No one there to let us know either way. However town is a 3 minute drive away so we kept busy. Another notable thing about this property is that there is a natural flow worm fell right across the street. Free to enter and quite amazing.

8

Ann

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Polite and helpful staff. Small clean cabin neatly presented. with small clean functional bathroom. It had a kitchenette area for basic meal preparation. Bed was okay. Farm animals are on site and beach is only a few meters away.Laundry facilities are also on site Good for families. Wifi was poor.

10

darren

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little spot just a mile from town. Faculties were great. I stayed in a 1 bed studio but looks like they cater for all types including campers! On site laundry. Great spot if in Hokitika!

10

Amy

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice motel with cute log cabins. So close to the beach. Good for a walk to search for neat stones. Really enjoyed our stay. Love that this place is pet friendly. Our spaniel enjoyed it as much as we did

8

Christine

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Check in and out was great. The cabin is adorable and was quite clean. It was also surprisingly quiet for how full it was. Blackout curtains were appreciated. ..but the honesty of the staff is incredible. We left something behind and they contacted us as to how to get it back to us. Impressive.

8

Liana

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great farm animals and facilities for children.

10

Cynthia

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was one of our favorite stays in New Zealand. The setting was great - right across from the (amazing and free) Glowworm Dell and walking distance to town. Also beach convenient. Hokitika was a great little town and the kind host had movies you could borrow, which was nice in the evening.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean, tidy rooms, but there are recurring exceptions, including mold or grime in some bathrooms and occasional missed cleaning such as dirty dishes or old coffee.

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li

Jan 30, 2024

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I would say it is a good place but there is mould in the the bathroom and toilet， not clean enough. Other things is great

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Barbara

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is excellent but sadly our room looked like it had not been updated for at least 25 years. The bottom of the fridge door was rusty as were the taps in the bathroom and glass/metal unit also in the bathroom.The very dated shower cubicle only had a badly fitting curtain so that the bathroom floor became wet very quickly. In the bathroom the wooden wall on the left hand side was sticky with toothpaste marks. The carpet and furniture looked like it has not been replaced since the 1970’s. Would not recommend this motel which was more expensive than much nicer places.

8

Gary

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room, good location. Very quiet!

6

Marie

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We did not enjoy our stay here. Mold in bathroom shower. Mirror needs replacing. Kitchen table and chairs need replacing. Stains on chair pads the bottoms of chairs are peeling and weathered. Property needs a deep clean and some remodeling. Recall the showers would eliminate the mold.

10

Michael

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, comfy bed.

8

Stephen

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was neat a clean

10

Shelly

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, large and well equipped. Very comfortable. And easy walk to the beach. We could hear the raging surf too. Absolutely beautiful!

10

Mark

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great quality and spotless. Staff very welcoming

4

SYLVIE

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nous sommes arrivées fin de l’après midi vers 6h00. Nous avons commencé le repas. Le café était resté dans la cafetière et était moisi dans la cafetière quand nous sommes entrés. Il n’y avait pas de serviette dans la chambre. La réception fermait à 6h30…. Et ne rouvrait qu’à 9h00 le lendemain.

4

Ryan

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to wash all the dishes before we could use them. Host at the front desk was stand off ish. Bed cover was a mattress cover. Totally cheaped out

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Rooms

Rustic log-cabin units range from spacious to very small, and several feel dated or in need of maintenance. Views and beds are often praised, but Wi-Fi is frequently slow or patchy and highway or rail noise affects certain rooms.

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Meghan

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little town for a stopover if it’s sunny, and these cabins were cute, clean and comfy. The non-beachfront cabins are pretty much right off the highway, so car/train noise may bother sensitive sleepers.

8

Cliff

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very good. Clean and comfortable. Very close to glow worms and beach. If you have a room close to the highway you can hear the traffic and feel the train. Only reason it was not excellent was the brutal internet.

6

Wendy

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location but the unit felt very tired and in need of an update.

8

Werner

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nice facility close to the beach. The rooms are nice and comfortable. The internet is very slow. Barely enough bandwidth for YouTube or any other streaming source.

8

Elise-Maree

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower definitely needs renewing. Broken shower lining at the bottom was not a good look. Stove top elements need updating. Also got woken up from a deep sleep by very noisy obviously very late arrivals,very annoying. Otherwise it was lovely.would stay again.helped the weather was nice and the sunset was stunning.

8

Robin

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We thought this was on the beach. It is near the beach but pick your room carefully to have one on the beachfront. The room was small and had a double and single bed in it so was overcrowded. It is also a 20 minute walk from town. We thought it needed some investment. A shame as we were really looking forward to staying there.

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William

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No tv. No Wi-Fi in room. Room was way too small for 3 people. Bad room

8

pamela

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a bit rustic and balcony lacked privacy as it was shared somewhat with the next room. Small bathroom, place could benefit from an update

8

Janet

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The chalet we stayed in was very large an comfortable, with a shared patio just steps from the beach. Unfortunately the weather was not great while we were there, but our time was very relaxing nonetheless. Our only complaint was the spotty WiFi.

10

Shelly

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, large and well equipped. Very comfortable. And easy walk to the beach. We could hear the raging surf too. Absolutely beautiful!

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-ins and useful local tips. A few note limited front-desk hours or a less welcoming interaction.

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Kevin

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly! Thanks Sally..loved our time at the hotel.

10

Rhiannon

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location, lovely staff and a very enjoyable stay.

10

Kerry

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. Easy check in. Very helpful staff.

10

Amanda

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one night, beautiful little place. Desk staff was very friendly allowing us to check in early, easy parking right in front of the cabin. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Complimentary tea and coffee in the room. Staff at the desk helped us find an “off the beaten path” glow worm dell which was so kind of them. Few minutes walk to the beach!

10

Aimee

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. From the moment when I asked if the milk she was offering for the tea in our room was UHT and she said we don’t do that here, I knew I was in good hands. The room was clean, the bed was very comfortable. We could just glimpse the waves from our beach front accommodation. We had a lovely walk on the beach. I took a few pics of the llamas. We got excellent advice regarding the glow worm dell and if it hadn’t been raining and blowing a gale, I’m sure we would have seen them (ie we didn’t go!).

8

Rachel

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is nice. If travelling with kids there is also a playground and animals (llamas, etc). The suite was very clean and comfortable. The only thing to note is that check in is at 3pm and there is no staff there until that time. We arrived a little early from a long drive and went to see if we could have early check in. No one there to let us know either way. However town is a 3 minute drive away so we kept busy. Another notable thing about this property is that there is a natural flow worm fell right across the street. Free to enter and quite amazing.

8

Christine

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Check in and out was great. The cabin is adorable and was quite clean. It was also surprisingly quiet for how full it was. Blackout curtains were appreciated. ..but the honesty of the staff is incredible. We left something behind and they contacted us as to how to get it back to us. Impressive.

10

Mark

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great quality and spotless. Staff very welcoming

10

Scott

Mar 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owners of the property found us alternate accommodations as they were full. They went above and beyond even when we arrived late.

4

Ryan

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to wash all the dishes before we could use them. Host at the front desk was stand off ish. Bed cover was a mattress cover. Totally cheaped out

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Location

Excellent for beach access and sunsets, with the Glowworm Dell directly across the road. It is a short drive or a longer walk to town, and highway-side units can experience traffic or train noise.

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Susan

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is amazing - our cottage was right by the beach. I would have scored this a lot higher but the properties are nice and clean but a little tired.

8

Irwin

Feb 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is about 1/2 mile to town center and has access to beach.

10

Iain

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location right on the beach

10

David

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rentals are quite large on a property with a bunch of animals (chickens, horses, goats, alpacas) and right within walking distance of a long, quiet beach. There are little kitchenettes, TVs, and nice decks with the ocean in the distance. Very serene!! Across the road and glow worms - super cool! The little downtown with dining is very close - we drove but it's likely walkable and safe.

8

Robin

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We thought this was on the beach. It is near the beach but pick your room carefully to have one on the beachfront. The room was small and had a double and single bed in it so was overcrowded. It is also a 20 minute walk from town. We thought it needed some investment. A shame as we were really looking forward to staying there.

10

Søren

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location

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Tsui

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet location which has direct access to the beach. It is very close to the Glowworm Dell walkway too. It is farther away from the downtown area but not too bad as the town is not very big.

10

Peter

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not directly on beach as there is a privately owned grassy paddock between the units and the beach, but great beach access. Views are very good. Relaxed atmosphere in quiet natural surroundings. Woke up to birds and waves. Recommended.

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Phil

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Near town, convienent

10

Cynthia

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was one of our favorite stays in New Zealand. The setting was great - right across from the (amazing and free) Glowworm Dell and walking distance to town. Also beach convenient. Hokitika was a great little town and the kind host had movies you could borrow, which was nice in the evening.

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1 $80	2 $115	3 $155	4 $109	5 $109	6 $115	7 $109
8 $109	9 $156	10 $156	11	12 $109	13 $169	14 $109
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22 $109	23	24 $156	25 $109	26 $121	27 $109	28 $109
29 $109	30 $170

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