Hotel Mesra Haiwan Peliharaan di Hokitika

Booked a (budget) 'cabin' but Oh my goodness these really are LOW end! It was freezing cold when we arrived so we sat in the car and ate our dinner while we waited for the heater to warm it up. The cabin was right beside the dumping station for the motorhomes and there were stains on the bedding... the overall condition of the cabin was pretty average including a hole in the entry floor under the carpet! Just not good enough even for low end accomodation in my opinion. The communal facilities were awful with cobwebs everywhere and not much love given to any of it. We arrived later so just put up with it but left early the next morning because we couldnt wait to get out of there. No way we used the showers - freezing cold, grotty peeling paint concrete flooring and not very 'safe' feeling at all! We reluctantly used the bathrooms but didnt dare to shower - couldnt wait to get out the next day! Definitely DO NOT recommend. Pay the extra and stay somewhere better.

The motel is tucked away in a residential area away from all the others on the main drag (which is why we chose it), and it turned out to be a gem. Very clean, well-maintained, and well-equipped, it proved very comfortable for the two nights we stayed here. Our room had a spa bath which we didn't have the chance to use, but we appreciated the extra space in the bathroom! The staff were welcoming and cheerful, and the guest laundry was put to good use. We would be very happy to stay here again if our travels bring us back to Hokitika (which we have now learned how to pronounce properly!)