Lake Mahinapua Hotel | Hostel in Ruatapu

7.3 (201 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   16 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  13 Guests
Hokitika Hostel | Lake Mahinapua Hotel

16 Bedroom Hostel in Hokitika, Ruatapu

Located in Ruatapu, 31 miles from Greymouth Train Station, Lake Mahinapua Hotel has a number of amenities including a garden, a restaurant, a bar and free WiFi. The property has a hot tub, evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. At the hostel, rooms have a balcony with a garden view. Certain rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Guests at Lake Mahinapua Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ruatapu, like hiking. Hokitika Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.

Lake Mahinapua Hotel is located in Ruatapu.

This 16 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Pet Friendly, Bar, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 201 reviews with the average score of 7.3 . Coming to Ruatapu and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
View
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kids' meals
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Happy hour
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Beach
General
  • Pet friendly
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • First aid kits available
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and free.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.89
Location:
8.17
Staff:
8.77
Facilities:
7.38
Comfort:
7.78
Cleanliness:
7.85
Karen
Dec 3, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Perfectly situated for coast and lake, lovely pub atmosphere
Negative: N/A
Summary: Very comfortable cottage, perfectly situated for us
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Miners Retreat - Cozy Cabin with Beach Access
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Miners Retreat - Cozy Cabin with Beach Access

Bathroom

Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

Outdoors

Balcony

General

Fire extinguisher, Key access, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

View

Inner courtyard view, View, Garden view

Bedroom

Linens
1 Bed in Miners Quarters (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Bed in Miners Quarters (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory)

Bathroom

Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet

Outdoors

Balcony

General

Fire extinguisher, Key access, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

View

Inner courtyard view, View, Garden view

Bedroom

Linens
Family House with Beach Access & Shared Spa Pool
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 70 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Family House with Beach Access & Shared Spa Pool

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio

Kitchen

Dining table, Microwave, Kitchen, Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Kitchenware, Toaster, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Oven, Stovetop

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

View

View, Garden view

Bedroom

Linens
Apartment with Garden View
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 60 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Apartment with Garden View

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Toilet, Conditioner, Body soap, Toilet paper

General

Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Air conditioning

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Kitchenette, Toaster, Cleaning products, Dryer, Electric kettle, Dining table

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

View

Inner courtyard view, View, Garden view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack
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