I stayed in a really nice hostel, called the Mountain Jade Backpackers in Hokitika and I would highly recommend it. It was clean, very well located in the centre of town, with a very helpful owner John, who spent the time to point out all the different things to do there and where these attractions were located in the town.... More

I stayed here for just one night as we drove up the west coast....as I figured most people do. Our private room was cute and clean. The bathroom was fine as well and it was kind of neat that you could look into the jade factory shop from above in the backpackers. However, the hostel had a funky smell when... More

Stayed here for two nights on my way up the West Coast. Cheapest place in town, but doesn't feel cheap: clean, well-maintained, all the facilities you'd expect in a good backpackers, and a very pleasant and helpful owner-operator. Literally across the street from where InterCity drops you off, too. Added bonus is the cheapest internet I've seen in NZ at... More

if you check in early you have to go to the jewelry store to get the key and pay there is really no one to give you any info, or ask any questions as the people working at the store are busy the hostel is pretty clean, i stayed in a 8 bed shared dorm it felt very cramped there... More