Hostel Schmostel! This cute abode is more like a mini hotel. The owner was extremely friendly, organized and helpful when we arrived. She had to excuse herself and take a cake out of the oven which she had baked for the guests. We had a nice, small room with a balcony, view of the ocean. We left the door open... more

This is a lovely place to stay the best sea view in hokitika, great for watching the west coast sunsets. walk across the road and stroll along the beach try to pick up a piece of greenstone or just sit and watch the waves. A nice walk into town where there are many nice craft shops and cafes, Hokitika is... more

Super clean, super nice backpackers with great sunset view and beach nearby and Hokitika town is an easy cycle or walk away. The owners are really helpful and welcoming. A great base for exploring this part of the West Coast. It has wifi internet too! more

The Birdsong is by far the best hostel I've ever stayed in. It's spotless, comfortable and feels like a home away from home. The couple that own it are fantastic and were very knowledgeable about the area. Our double room was fantastic and the bathroom was clean. My only concern is that there was only one shower and toilet upstairs... more

I've travelled through 20 countries and slept in countless hostels across 4 continents. This is one of the best. Why? 1. The best kitchen I've come across! Excellent views from the adjoining dining room and very well-organised - you knew where everything was at a glance; spacious: with room to cook, cut and move in; a great range of oils... more

Birdsong is more like a small hotel than a hostel. The owner was very friendly and went out of his way to be helpful to guests. The kitchen/dining/living area is open plan with fabulous views of the sea. The beach is easily accessible across the road. The rooms are bright and cheerful and beds are very comfortable, with cheery paintings... more

As we were tooling down the west coast of new zealand, we decided to stop in Hokitika for 2 nights. We chose the birdsong primarily cause it was the smallest hostel in town. It was quite clean and the owner was super helpful. He worked hard to make sure our stay was nice and provided personal recommendations. That really helped... more