Birdsong provides clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced backpacker accommodation. Easy access to the beach across the street or the glowworm dell down the road. Town is 2 km away, but a walk down the beach makes it a pleasant stroll, and it's a very short drive if you have a vehicle. There are washers and a clothes line if you... More

A nice guy is welcoming you; the whole place is managed with love, can be seen in many details. Simple, but clean interior, small backpacker-like rooms, great view from the kitchen/dining-room onto the pacific (probably directly to Patagonia or the South Pole), the first real wood-fired-stove there. Design is more important than utility - nothing, where you can dry your... More

Absolute topclass among hostels.Close to Tasman se and beach.Not far from Hokitika town,you can walk.Nice surroundings with a lot of activities,and things to do even for us that didn´t come to NZ just to bungy-skiedive-jetboat! Nice people,Kerrie and Neil is running Birdsong with love and care for us guests! That´s what is important when you seek shelter after a tiresome... More

We stayed here only for one night on our way up the West Coast The owners were very friendly and even made a pavlova to be shared amongst the guests which was very nice of them. The kitchen and lounge has a lovely atmosphere so I can imagine it would be great to hang out in rainy weather altough we... More

We stopped here for one night while passing through Hokitika. The room was clean and tidy. Communal facilities were clean, but only two showers means you may have to wait. A little bit out of town, but fine if you have a car.

We stopped in Hokitika on our journey from the north to Wanaka. The place is small, Neil - the owner - is friendly and has plenty of information about nearby attractions. All in all - a nice place to stop on the west coast. Pros: * Nice room with clean a bathroom * Well-equipped kitchen and lounge * On the... More

We stopped here after a long journey from nelson and it was a nice little stay. On arrival the hosts were not around however at reception our key was waiting for us so we got settled in. Grounds are nice very green surround etc, Room was nice we had a nice view of the ocean and a little balcony. Kitchen/communal... More

Stayed in the single room downstairs which was warm, comfortable and very quiet.Had stayed here many years ago and has lost none of it's charm. Located just across the road from the beach with stunning views from the main guest lounge. Shared kitchen had every I needed to make a meal, although I chose to have takeaways. Neil and Kerry... More

Stayed here for one night during our road trip down the South Island over Easter Weekend. Very clean and well-run hostel with bags of charm. Slightly outside Hoktika town but not a problem at all. British owner was really friendly and she even went out of her way to pre-order our fish and chip takeaway for us! Shared bathroom and... More