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Beautiful colonial-style family homestead since 1874 (rebuilt 1998 after fire destroyed original homestead), situated between Hokitika & Greymouth, by the sea. Elegant, boutique lodging, set in park-like gardens. Superior ensuite rooms & 1 self-contained Apartment. Separate guest lounge, Wi-Fi. Eco-conscious professional hosts. Organic produce grown for Homestead table. Guided beach walks. Two friendly dogs will welcome you heartily. Dinner by prior arrangement (48 hours notice required. 15 mins to Hokitika; and lakes, shops and craftspeople. Glaciers/Punakaiki Rocks within 2 hours from the Homestead.
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Stayed overnight here on our NZ holiday. The owners were super friendly and obliging. Our 2-bedroom accommodation was an upstairs apartment attached (but separate) to the main house. Owners gave us tips on local sites and getting private access to the beach a short walk away, to beach-comb for jade stones. The apartment was beautifully appointed and supplied with more than we’d hoped for, including special treats. We could have stayed longer but the next step of our journey beckoned. Would definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Lovely, short but sweet stay. We stayed here on our way down the West coast for only 2 night. We really didn’t stay long but enough to appreciate to comfortable room, really well designed and laid out with great amenities and touches - the beer, wine and cookies were nice as well as the toiletries provided. We had a really restful sleep and enjoyed a yummy breakfast the next morning with kiwi juice and homemade muffins and banana bread.
Hokitika is a nice town - we got a pizza and ate it on the beach watching the sunset and aptly named sunset point and stopped off at the glow worm dell on the way back to the homestead.
The owners Paul and Lyndley are friendly and it was great chatting to Paul at breakfast.
Bonus we’re their two dogs who greeted you with howls when you get back - super cute! Really enjoyed the personal family style accommodation after some quite soulless hotels!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A delightful property, which is the owner’s home but has ensuite rooms. We had a ground floor room, which was a good size. The hosts were fantastic. We decided to take up the offer of a home cooked evening meal (the property is a car ride away from the main towns), which was delightful. Would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Lynley Truman, General Manager at Awatuna Homestead
Responded 1 Oct 2023
Thank you for the positive review .So very glad you enjoyed your stay . Take care and until " next time ", regards . Paul
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Fab place just outside of Hokitika, lovely hosts, well presented and maintained accommodation. Sadly we only had the one night here but would definitely recommend. West facing balcony with sea view where you can have a cold drink and watch the sun go down. Great touches by the host, cold beer and wine in the fridge plus home baked cakes. Quiet garden area downstairs if you’d prefer but all in all a great place to stop.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Cooking facilities available plus laundry can be done if needed.
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Response from Lynley Truman, General Manager at Awatuna Homestead
Responded 9 Feb 2023
Thanks Mat . We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us .The fact you were able to relax and rest up was great . Safe travels to you both . All the very best . Paul & Lynley .
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This was easily the nicest accommodation that we stayed in during our 6 week tour of Australia and New Zealand. Lynsey and Paul are charming hosts who made us feel very welcome in their lovely home. The bed, bathroom and kitchen were top notch and we had the best nights sleep of our tour. We only heard the famous train once ! I wish the rest of our accommodation was as nice as the Homestead and that we were staying a few more days. Highly recommended 🏴
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Really nice place we loved it. We had the apartment upstairs and it was wonderful.Everything you could possibly want for a night stay.
We were warned about the train but we didn’t hear it.
Lovely welcome. The best place we stayed at in New Zealand.
If you’re thinking of staying there then do because it’s really worth it
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed 1 night on our way through the west coast. Lynley and Paul were very accomodating to our little family. Room was very comfortable and clean well organised with some great extra touches. Grounds were beautiful our son had a great time playing around the homestead. Breakfast was amazing, Lynley even gave us some freshed baked muffins for the long drive. We’d highly recommend a stay here on your west coast adventure.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Lynley Truman, General Manager at Awatuna Homestead
Responded 6 Jan 2021
Thank you for the kind review. Lynley and I are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and that you are having time on the fabulous West Coast .All the best to the three of you and save travels. See you all again, here,maybe some day . Safe travels. Regard Lynley and Paul
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Lovely place to stay, the room was great (clean and tidy) and breakfast delicious. Home from home especially having the dogs in the yard. Paul and Lynley could not have been better hosts and very helpful in thinking about things to do. A great place to stay just outside Hokitika.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had a wonderful stay after a warm welxome with home made deliceous muffins and banana bread, some cold drinks and a nice apartment. The Homestead is a very special place, with love and character. Nothing you ll find very often. Lynley & Paul are wonderful hosts,
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Ignore the nearby highway {not to hear at night) and the rails - just one train per day
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We stayed with Paul and Lyndsey and Jack for 1 night only and were very sorry not to stay longer. The house is gorgeous and the room impeccable. I had the added experience of a ‘mini yoga lesson’ from their lovely grandson. Would love to stay again. Barbara and Martin, Ireland
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Be sure to put full address into GPS
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Awatuna Homestead was without doubt the best place we stayed at in the whole of New Zealand and Australia. The room, welcome,food and setting unsurpassed.
There are more places to choose from in the Awatuna area.
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$305 - $391 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
awatuna homestead hokitika
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandWest Coast RegionHokitikaAwatuna
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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