Rimu Lodge

Set among native bush just outside Hokitika, Rimu Lodge combines comfort, spectacular scenery and warm West Coast hospitality. As the only Qualmark 5-Star rated accommodation on the West Coast, it offers quality without the formality, with wonderful views across the countryside towards the Southern Alps.

Your host Sue-Ellen is at the heart of the Rimu experience, welcoming guests with genuine Kiwi warmth and plenty of local knowledge. Mornings begin with a generous breakfast and time to linger over coffee before heading out to explore.

At the end of the day, guests often gather for drinks on the deck, swapping stories and enjoying the view before heading into Hokitika for dinner. On cooler evenings, the Great Room and its roaring fire provide a cosy alternative.

Hokitika’s galleries, artisan studios, pounamu and wild West Coast beach are nearby, while Hokitika Gorge, native forests, lakes and walking trails are all within easy reach.

Perfectly placed for a longer West Coast journey, Rimu Lodge is a welcoming base for exploring north towards Punakaiki or south towards the glaciers.

Relaxed, personal and unmistakably West Coast – Rimu Lodge is somewhere you’ll quickly feel at home.