Formerly the Blackball Hilton

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Formerly the Blackball Hilton in Blackball offers family rooms with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each room includes free WiFi, ensuring guests stay connected during their stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast each morning. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, terrace, and bar. Additional amenities include a lounge, daily housekeeping service, and menus for special diets. Location and Attractions: Located 39 mi from Hokitika Airport and 15 mi from Greymouth Railway Station, the property is highly rated for its attentive staff, rich history, and cultural offerings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Benas
Lithuania Lithuania
“I cannot recommend this place enough. An absolute must if you are passing through. We were greeted by the two lovely bartenders in what I can only describe as an old school saloon vibe, with locals sitting outside, drinking and conversing. It...”
Sue
New Zealand New Zealand
“A trip down through time - come prepared to have very basic old time hotel accommodation, wonderful hospitality and outstanding food. The pub still has its locals as well as being a overnight stay point for travellers going on the Paparoa track...”
Janette
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was great the beds were very comfy the food was great”
Vaughan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Friendly staff, great food ,quirky hotel also great coffee, definitely an authentic experience”
Liam
New Zealand New Zealand
“I have rested at this hotel before. I'm happy to return to this historic hotel and will do so in the future. My evening was entertained by fellow travellers touring the South Island in their high priced sports cars. My evening meal was venison...”
Lisa
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great value for money! Nice to have the breakfast included and a fridge to put our food in as we were riding the Paparoa. Place has Lots of character”
Jess
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very clean and comfortable. Excellent communication, great value for money. Yummy food.”
Harry
New Zealand New Zealand
“An iconic historic hotel with the enchantment and feel of times gone by. Excellent dinner and breakfast with great staff. Loved the vibrant colours in the bedroom.”
Jan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Enjoyed the authenticity of the place and the friendly staff. Well worth a visit.”
Graeme
New Zealand New Zealand
“Just loved the experience & the history surrounding the Hotel”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Formerly the Blackball Hilton
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Formerly the Blackball Hilton

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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