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Lake Mahinapua Hotel

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Superior Cottage
A rustic wooden building with a red roof and a wooden staircase leading to a porch.
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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962 Ruatapu Rd, Ruatapu, West Coast, 7883
  • Place, Hokitika Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, National Kiwi Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort House | Living area

Comfort House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Superior Cottage | Living area

Superior Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ruatapu

Located in Ruatapu, Lake Mahinapua Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and Hokitika Clock Tower. .This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Westcoast Treetop Walk and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from William Steyn Stonepainter.

What's nearby

  • Hokitika Beach - 8 min drive - 11.7 km
  • National Kiwi Centre - 8 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 8 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Hokitika Glass Studio - 8 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve - 8 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hokitika Sandwich Company - West Coast - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fat Pipi Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stumpers Bar & Reasturant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clocktower Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lake Mahinapua Hotel

Lake Mahinapua Hotel offers 18 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, bicycle tour information, and bike storage.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Lake Mahinapua Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 5 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 5 to 25 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 9429047365544

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Lake Mahinapua Hotel Hotel
Lake Mahinapua Hotel Ruatapu
Lake Mahinapua Hotel Hotel Ruatapu

Lake Mahinapua Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 38 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were lovely, location was good, the room was a good size and clean. There were a couple of issues. The toilet seat was broken and was not able to be fixed. Also one of the reasons for choosing this place was the washing facilities, unfortunately this was also broken and not able to be fixed during our stay. The cafe was also closed. All in all giving the impression the owners weren’t really interested in providing the best service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

vitasta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There was no amnities in the room, room was too small, we got up at 7 to start early trip but common kitchen was closed so we didnt have access to kettle hot water to have tea/coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun hotel/motel!!! The staff was fantastic as was the evening atmosphere/entertainment. The parking was a little tricky to park close to the cabin/room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, what a great find. Hotel is done up fabulously, food excellent, staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Power shower, which after a days hiking was truly appreciated. Given a peaceful room so was nice and quiet. Will stay again! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dave

I liked the cows and proximity to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable, tv had access to many streaming services for any catching up whilst on the road. Noise is moderate, you can hear the occasional door shutting from surrounding rooms and the wind might if it's strong but nothing too disturbing. Staff were approachable and lovely. Would definitely stay again if in the area. My only suggestion would be to consider relocating the coat hooks as any wet coats currently hang above the bed and lamp
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Travelled with partner
Room was clean and Tidy. No milk provided for tea and coffee. Had to have black coffee in the morning. Bar and kitchen still wasn’t open when we left at 10am. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and very clean very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Staff & service
Communal kitchen could be improved. Rather small for number of users. Tea and coffee would be appreciated in room. No internet in our room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay but found the restaurant and bar being closed on the Mondays a bit of a bummer and also the alcohol ban in rooms/on site was a surprise! However food was great the night we did eat there and the staff were all lovely and helpful. I imagine in summer it would be a great vibe. Beach just a stones throw away which was fabulous. Rooms were perfectly adequate for what we needed...clean..modern bathroom with great water pressure in the shower. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, nice atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Annatjie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is something out a wild west movie. No cellphone coverage and limited wifi only if near the main building. Mondays the place is closed all locked up. My room was great tho had everything I needed. Clean and tidy. Ensuite was excellent clean and shower was hot. Excellent vegetarian burger and chips.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn't a huge fan of this place. The staff weren't very friendly and the sign says happy hour until 8:30, but they said it now ends at 8. They overcharged burgers for multiple people in our group. The property is rundown and the doors are both hard to open and loud. I'd never recommend staying here. They clearly take advantage of tourists and overcharge everything they can.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

R and R on a great location

Great stay just outside Hokitika 5mins heading south. Cooking area was a bit spartan with old school hobs which worked ok. Food was nice great portions of blue cod and chips with salad . Friendly staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All my family love the room，good space for family of 6! Nice view from the end room, good kitchen facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not good place to stay overnight too much noise and party from the Kiwi experience tour group.The food was terrible and everything was run out when you try get something to order.I would not recommend people to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chai theng, Kennington

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not recommended couples or family stay . Good for backpacker or single people.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good as.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Silvano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bra läge för övernattning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Chun Yin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Naoya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は清潔でスタッフの対応も良く宿泊した3ベッドルームに宿泊しましたがWIFIの接続も良好でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025