Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site and is free. However, it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee, approximately NZD 25 to 30 for adults and NZD 15 to 20 for children.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and should be arranged at least 24 hours in advance.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary and available 24 hours. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific features may vary.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is situated in the heart of Hokitika, within a 10-minute walk of Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and Hokitika Clock Tower. It is approximately 0.3 miles from William Steyn Stonepainter and The Gold Room.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids under the age of 15 can stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 25.00 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required for availability.

Stopforths Motel

What guests think

Across many reviews, Stopforths Motel stands out for spotless, modern, and spacious rooms, very comfortable beds, and welcoming hosts who offer helpful local tips, easy check-in, and thoughtful touches that make short stops and longer stays feel effortless.

The location is a quiet residential spot a short walk to town, beach, and dining. Rooms often include well equipped kitchenettes and strong showers; some have spa baths or extras like Chromecast. A handful of guests noted minor issues such as a leaky bathroom, occasional difficulty finding the property or limited parking when full, and rare service or booking hiccups. Expect a clean, comfortable, and easy stay.

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Facilities

In-room kitchenettes and appliances are well equipped, with some units featuring spa baths; showers and toiletries draw praise. Parking is generally easy, though a few guests reported limited spaces when the property is full.

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Felicity

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unit had a lovely spa bath and overall was a warm clean modern space.

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Linda

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lady greeting us when we checked in was very friendly and helpful with restaurant recommendations and told us about the Glow Worm Dell a short drive away which we loved seeing. The room was spacious and clean with a kitchenette including a small dishwasher and cooktop which we didn’t need but would be helpful if staying a longer time. We’d come back again any time.

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Alison

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sonja was fantastic! Picked me up, made sure I had everything I needed. Hotel is an easy walk to town. Room had a lovely spa and a very well fitted out small kitchen area for longer stays. Would definitely recommend!

10

Richard

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

very easy to park and walk

10

Zhiqiang

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Huge room with almost everything. Very clean and surprisingly there’s a dishwasher

10

Sue

Feb 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really was premium accommodation, spacious and well equipped studio that seemed brand new. It even had Chromecast on the TV so we could stream a film from our phone!

10

Chris

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great clean and tidy room, parking was a bit short, the complex was booked and about 3 parking spaces short. Other than that it was great

10

Janine

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spotless, the staff so friendly. Well stocked kitchenette, very spacious

10

Dianne

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very large spacious room with kitchenette. Lovely instant hot shower , comfy bed. Very friendly staff.

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Kayee

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really clean and fully-facilitied room with friendly staff. Small pantry with cooktop is good for cooking.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently highlight very clean, well-maintained rooms and common areas. A small number mentioned issues like an odor, a leaky bathroom, or a blocked sink.

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Susanne

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, new and little cute things.

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Melinda

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Host, large, clean room with excellent amenities

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Alan

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and the reception A1

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Angela

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fabulous accommodation, spotlessly clean well decorated and everything you need for a comfortable stay. In a perfect spot for a stroll in to the town but in a quiet street. Phil and Sonya were great host, gave us great ideas of where to go, sorted a helicopter ride for us too. Excellent stay thanks

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craig

Jan 12, 2023

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Stayed 19,369 nights

Very clean. Recently built with high quality materials. Very friendly hosts.

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helene

Jan 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Notre chambre et les couloirs avaient un odeur de litière à chat…vraiment pas agréable. De plus, notre lavabo dans la salle de bain était bloqué. Pour le reste chambre agréable décevant pour l odeur

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Michael

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room. Super clean and tidy. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Great value for money.

10

Janine

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spotless, the staff so friendly. Well stocked kitchenette, very spacious

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Rob

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Kitchen was good, bathroom was leaky though

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William E.K.

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property. Top drawer. Very pleasant and kind owner. Spotless well run with premier touches An excellent choice.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, quiet, and fitted with very comfortable beds; some include spa baths. A few guests noted comfort or climate-control issues such as an uneven mattress, a warm room, or a temporary heat-pump fault.

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Shelly

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location a short walk from town. Room was clean, comfy and modern. The staff were lovely. The bed was comfortable. Everything was perfect

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Emily

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. The room was a bit warm last night

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Anna

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can’t recommend this motel enough. Our room was a really generous size, tastefully and thoughtfully furnished with everything we needed.Everyone was so friendly and gave us some great recommendations for the area. The location is perfect - walkable to everything but quiet too. We’d happily have stayed longer if we had the time.

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Peter

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, modern, good room size & comfortable bedding

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Rose

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable, modern & clean motel units. Easy stroll to the town & beach.

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Robert

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed there on a business trip, for which I look for a clean room, comfortable bed, good bathroom and a place to work. Stopforths provided all of these requirements.

10

Geraldine

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Without doubt, probably the nicest motel I've ever stayed in. Room was clean and modern with lovely furnishings. Bed was large and very comfortable- had a great night's sleep. Everything we could need for our stay. Great location, easy walk into town. Definitely recommend and I would certainly stay here again.

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Dianne

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very large spacious room with kitchenette. Lovely instant hot shower , comfy bed. Very friendly staff.

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Tiffany

Jun 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Ours was an exceptionally nice stay at Stopforths! Our entire suite was super clean and comfortable and provided all amenities we needed for our two-night stay. The kitchenette and bathroom were each stocked with all the essentials with all appliances in good working order. The motel is in the middle of a residential area, and our second floor room overlooked the yards of the surrounding homes --unexpected but not an issue. The area is very quiet despite being just a short few blocks away to restaurants and shops downtown (would be an easy and pleasant walk). We were very happy to have found this great place to stay having never been to Hokitika and would easily choose it again should we return!

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Hyun Sub

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly host. And really clean facility. I had a bad luck where the heat pump stopped working. The host was kind to provide a fan heater. But it was quite noisy. In an hotel I would normally expect to change the room. However the problem I had was the quality of the mattress. Uneven cushion surface.

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Service

Hosts are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, often offering local tips, smooth check-in, and even extra help like laundry or posting left items. Isolated reports mention a booking mishap and one rude interaction.

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Zheng

Feb 17, 2024

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The most rude service in my New Zealand trip. Owner was arguably the most bitter lady I have met in this country. Also there is very limited parking. Please avoid this hotel at all cost.

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John

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Modern. Host welcoming and even did our washing for us

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Louise

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious and spotless. Loved the kitchen Very comfortable room! Phil made check in easy, very friendly and offered lots of helpful information.

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Angela

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fabulous accommodation, spotlessly clean well decorated and everything you need for a comfortable stay. In a perfect spot for a stroll in to the town but in a quiet street. Phil and Sonya were great host, gave us great ideas of where to go, sorted a helicopter ride for us too. Excellent stay thanks

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W.M.

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly owners with good tips for what to do in and outside Hokitika. Good location for day trips. Very comfortable bed, clean room. Large desk if you would like to write or sit at a computer.

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Warren

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed room, lounge, kitchen & bathroom. Lovely property in an area close to the centre of Hokitika with cafes & restaurants closeby. Proprietors were excellent in advising us that we had left some property behind & happy to post back to us (reimbursement made), going that extra mile.

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Brigita

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and welcoming and very informative. A map was given upon arrival with advice on local eateries and restaurants and information on local sites to visit. Milk provided, decent plunger coffee, tea and milo options in room. Rooms were clean, tidy and all for a reasonable price. Would definitely stay again.

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Ching Yin Alanis

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Philip is a friendly host, and we enjoyed chatting with him. The room was clean, comfy, and made us feel right at home. We loved it so much that we wish we could stay for more nights. Highly recommend!

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Kayla

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked through the website, I was immediately on my way to the place of stay to have the actual company call and say they had booked it out already. A really poor way to advertise and provide a service as clearly this would happen often if multiple places are booking a accomodation service. It left me in the lurch with no accomodation.

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Brenda

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was a pleasant surprise! Room was nicely appointed, spotless, bed was super comfortable and the host treated us like friends! The host gave us excellent tips on dining and sightseeing and we really enjoyed being able to walk all over town. Highly recommend!

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Location

Set in a quiet residential area a short walk from town, beach, and dining, making it convenient yet peaceful. A few guests found signage or directions tricky, and some felt it sits slightly outside the center.

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Shelly

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location a short walk from town. Room was clean, comfy and modern. The staff were lovely. The bed was comfortable. Everything was perfect

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Richard

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stopforths was a perfect base for our time in Hokotika. The room was well appointed, with good desk, table for playing games or eating, nice shower, comfortable bed, friendly staff, good proximity to center of town. A little tricky to find, but no big deal. All in all, an excellent choice and we'd come back again.

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Anna

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can’t recommend this motel enough. Our room was a really generous size, tastefully and thoughtfully furnished with everything we needed.Everyone was so friendly and gave us some great recommendations for the area. The location is perfect - walkable to everything but quiet too. We’d happily have stayed longer if we had the time.

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Lisa

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Recently updated all rooms and hotel is walkable to town. Parking is easy and the hosts are very personable. Located in a residential area just outside of town. Everything was over the top without a view and sometimes the view isnt what you need

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Jacqui

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet but an easy walk to town

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Kelvin

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, great condition and comfortable. Lovely family run business on this land for generations. Just better signage out front will make it easier to find!

10

Girish

Dec 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Located in an excellent area within walking distance of the heart of the city.

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Patrick

Dec 13, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Klassisches sauberes Motel, Lage leider etwas außerhalb vom Stadtzentrum und Strand

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David

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place stay. Minutes walk to down town restaurants, businesses and to beach area. Good personnel.

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stephen

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stayed at Hokitika on our way to Nelson, definitely perfectly goodnight sleep, quiet and excellent location to have meal in town

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8 $113	9 $112	10	11 $193	12 $112	13 $112	14
15 $124	16 $121	17	18 $134	19	20	21
22 $109	23	24	25 $136	26 $120	27 $124	28 $137
29 $120	30 $109

Stopforths Motel

About this property

Location

Room options

Standard Studio Sleeps 3

2 Bedroom Apartment (Upstairs)

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio with Spa

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

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