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8.0/10Excellent38 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/10 8.0
Service7.8/10 7.8
Comfort6.0/10 6.0
Condition7.4/10 7.4
Amenities7.6/10 7.6
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About Lake Mahinapua Hotel
Located in rural Ruatapu, Lake Mahinapua Hotel offers a relaxing escape. Enjoy on-site amenities such as a hot tub, garden, restaurant, coffee shop, and bar. Each of the 18 air-conditioned guest rooms features a private balcony or patio and a bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee. Free self-parking and Wi-Fi are also provided. The hotel is a short drive from Hokitika Clock Tower and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre, and conveniently located near Westcoast Treetop Walk.
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Located in Ruatapu, Lake Mahinapua Hotel is in a rural location, a 2-minute drive from Lake Mahinapua and 7 minutes from Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre. This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Westcoast Treetop Walk and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Hokitika Clock Tower.
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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
6:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Important information
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- 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.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Lake Mahinapua
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Westcoast Treetop Walk
7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Hokitika Clock Tower
10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
10.2 km / 6.3 mi
William Steyn Stonepainter
10.2 km / 6.3 mi
The Gold Room
10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Westland Greenstone Ltd
10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Hokitika Glass Studio
10.4 km / 6.4 mi
National Kiwi Centre
10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Hokitika Museum
10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Hokitika Beach
10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Sunset Point
11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Glow Worm Dell
11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Hokitika Lighthouse
11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Glowworm Dell
11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 18
- hotel
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- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability
Room types
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HOUSE COMFORTHOUSE • COMFORTCTG.OM
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 2–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- HOUSE
- View / characteristic
- COMFORT
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HOUSE COMFORT
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 2–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 4
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- HOUSE
- View / characteristic
- COMFORT
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Room code: CTG.OM
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Bed in dormitory BUNK BEDBed in dormitory • BUNK BEDBED.BK-1
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
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- BUNK BED
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Bed in dormitory BUNK BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
- View / characteristic
- BUNK BED
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Room code: BED.BK-1
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DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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DOUBLE COMFORT
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Room overview
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- COMFORT
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Room code: DBL.OM
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Lake Mahinapua Hotel
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Monica
The shower pressure was Amazing!! The room was nice and warm. Reception was open until late and was very helpful
Ana-Maria
I really liked this stay. It had all we needed and it was very clean and spacious. Loved it and I will stay hwre again next time. Loved the bathroom as well.
Lauren
Good value, clean, basic, as pictured. The issue here is it’s a “hotel” with a cool bar… but they were closing at 6pm on a Thursday when we arrived??? There were 3 other groups and people still coming in!!! The whole entry/bar/restaurant was locked by 7pm and still completely locked up at 10am next day???? Dropped my keys in a box and left - but heads up for arrivals - it seems likely the whole place will be shut and locked up… totally kills the vibe :/
joanna
A lovely historic place to stay- close to the beach , lake and wonderful walks . Highly recommended
lesley
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.
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.
vitasta
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.
Ashley
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.
Julie
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.
Anita
Fun place
Dave
I liked the cows and proximity to the lake.
Edwina
Lovely, clean room.
Simon
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
Simon
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.
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.
Peter
Quiet and very clean very enjoyable stay
Juliet
Communal kitchen could be improved. Rather small for number of users.
Tea and coffee would be appreciated in room. No internet in our room
Tea and coffee would be appreciated in room. No internet in our room
Tanya
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
Joseph
Friendly staff, nice atmosphere
Annatjie
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.
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.
Andrea
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.
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Lake Mahinapua Hotel
962 Ruatapu Rd, Ruatapu, New Zealand
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