Seaview Lodge
Seaview Hill Road, Hokitika New Zealand
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Seaview Hill Road, Hokitika New Zealand
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We stayed in the Lodge and were the only ones there. We had a great sleep in the Japanese themed room and the Egypt themed room. The beds were super comfy and it was a peaceful and enjoyable experience. Hosts were helpful and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A very strange place, an old psychiatric hospital on the hill overlooking the sea. The building itself is old yet clean. The kitchen area was fine. Plenty of places to eat/ sit comfortably in the old dining rooms/ lounges of the hospital. Showers and toilets were old, but adequate and clean. We were in a camper van parked outside on the lawn, so can't comment on the sleeping arrangements inside, however I am not sure I would have liked to have slept inside the building as it was a bit spooky. A good spot to visit the glowworm dell as its only a 5 minute walk.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This was a last minute decision to stay in Hokitika for the night and i’m so happy i chose this place. By all means is it nothing fancy but this place has character and its a place you will never forget. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and such a cool atmosphere. Shout out to Leo for his kindness and help!!
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Spotlessly clean lodge and backpackers with wonderful views. Very unusual atmosphere of a former mental hospital, with spooky abandoned buildings nearby. Love it, and have stayed several times. Outstanding value.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Granted that this site does have a great Seaview. But that’s about it. Appreciate it’s an old psychiatric hospital, but the sites full of decaying buildings, poor facilities and a real feeling of disgust. $75 NZ dollars for one night powered campsite - what a joke. Would have had to think twice about staying here even if it was free. Strongly suggest you avoid and visit one of the other holiday park campsites nearby which are much nicer and cheaper!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Seaview is an old psychiatric facility which has been converted into a lodge. The main building has large rooms furnished with vintage art and furniture, clean and cozy. The second building is more of a backpacker style accomodation, could use a bit more TLC...altogether an interesting and unique place to stay the night. Located up on the bluff overlooking the town and ocean, great sunsets, glow worm dell nearby.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had the best time here! Stayed in a campervan, absolutely beautiful views and 5 min walk from glow worms! We had a lot of fun exploring the asylum which is open to campers to shower and cook! We pretended we was in a horror film! Amazing experience highly recommended!! If you have stayed here in a camper connected to the electricity please let us know if you have experienced odd electrical issues at the site, and going on for a few days after? (We had the van checked no issues at all) We had no explanation other than paranormal activity! During the night our battery was up and down, the lights kept flickering bright and dull, the kids fell out of bed twice and their covers come off then twice! To this day - 4 weeks later we have had nothing since! We were not scared....! Just baffled to why this all happened! Please share your experiences if this has happped to you! X Ps spooky doll is in the asylum ! X…
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Site consisted of decaying buildings which were reminiscent of an institution. We arrived at Hokitika on a busy weekend so most campervan sites were booked out. The individual who took our booking showed an indifferent attitude. The kitchen was crowded with residents who left a mess. The facilities - toilets, showers, were old and barely maintained. Doors could not be locked. The grounds were wet from rain and a couple of vans became bogged.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed at this place on a very busy weekend, we didn't realise that the wild food festival was on and it was grossly overcrowded. There was a pokey, dirty kitchen with people everywhere. We found 3 showers and 3 toilets in the whole place and the doors to the ones we used did not lock. It was clearly a medical or psychiatric facility a long time ago but there was dry rot in the buildings and an odd smell. The manager was reasonably friendly when we rocked up and paid but there did not seem to be any staff supervising. Worst night of our trip.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Good value, very friendly service. Clean and comfortable rooms + huuuge amounts of common room space. Also a short walk about away from the glow worm caves. Highly recommend for anyone coming to Hoki on a budget.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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New ZealandSouth IslandWest Coast RegionHokitika
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Frequently Asked Questions about Seaview Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Seaview Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Wilderness Gallery (1.7 km), Glow Worm Dell (0.2 km), and Hokitika Beach (1.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Seaview Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a lounge, free parking, and meeting rooms.
What food & drink options are available at Seaview Lodge?
Guests can enjoy a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Seaview Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Hokitika Sandwich Company, Fat Pipi Pizzas, and Stumpers Bar and Cafe.