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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Totara River on Hotels.com. These Totara River hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 11, 2026.

A dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and benches with fur throws.

A bar area with wooden walls, hanging light fixtures, and a neon sign.

An outdoor seating area with orange umbrellas, a wooden table, and black stools.

A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, two pineapple pillows, and a wooden headboard.

1. Lake Mahinapua Hotel

Ruatapu

CNY631

CNY726 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A garden with a variety of plants and a fence.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a TV.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted above the counter, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

2. Jade Court Motor Lodge

Hokitika

CNY525

CNY604 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A deck with outdoor seating, a view of a lake, and surrounding greenery.

A large, modern two-story house with a prominent gabled roof and large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly landscape.

A spacious living room with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white bedding, a red throw blanket, and a chair.

3. Rimu Lodge

Ruatapu

CNY2,372

CNY2,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a beach.

A hotel sign indicating no vacancies and a reception area.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, a wall-mounted clock, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a plant, and a wall with visitor information.

4. Fitzherbert Court Motel

Hokitika

CNY563

CNY647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, a glass door leading to a garden, and a brick wall with a fireplace.

A garden with a wooden fence, a stone bear sculpture, and various plants.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and decorative pillows. There are potted plants, a hanging plant, and a large window with sheer curtains.

5. Woodland Glen Lodge

Blue Spur

CNY645

CNY742 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

A modern room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the ocean. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.

A reception desk at Ocean View Restaurant & Bar with a view of parked cars outside.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

6. Beachfront Hotel

Hokitika

CNY538

CNY619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

An outdoor patio area with string lights, a wooden deck, and a brick building entrance.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large HFS sign on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee machine. There is a dining table with chairs and a hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dining table, a leather sofa, and a ceiling light fixture.

7. Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation

Hokitika

CNY790

CNY909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

A modern building with multiple air conditioning units mounted on the exterior walls.

A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.

A bedroom with a large bed, two white pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted picture of a landscape.

8. Stopforths Premium Accommodation

Hokitika

CNY610

CNY701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a carpeted floor.

A building labeled 'HOTEL HARI HARI' with a signboard indicating amenities like bar, meals, rooms, power sites, tent sites, and Wi-fi.

A room with two beds, each with a red bedspread and a white pillow. There is a window with curtains, and the walls are painted a light color.

A bar with patrons, a television displaying a sports game, and a sign indicating a men's restroom.

9. Hotel Hari Hari

Hari Hari

CNY186

CNY214 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A coastal resort with multiple wooden cabins, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a window with a view of palm trees.

A kitchen with wooden walls, a window with a view of trees, a microwave, and a sink.

A log cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

10. Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Hokitika

CNY381

CNY438 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern, single-story motel with white siding and a dark roof. There are two white plastic chairs outside the entrance.

A playground with a slide, climbing structures, and a pool area.

Two children riding scooters on a concrete surface with a blue ramp and a building in the background.

A water park with a large pool, slides, and play structures.

11. Hokitikas Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels

Hokitika

CNY342

CNY393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, a sliding glass door, and a view of a garden with ferns.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a red chair, a television, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a plant on the dining table.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator.

12. Annabelle Motel

Hokitika

CNY576

CNY662 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with patterned bedding, a desk with a chair, and a television.

A house with a porch and a small deck, surrounded by trees and a hilly landscape.

A wooden deck with a blue door, a white railing, and a blue watering can.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with colorful bedding, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

13. The Blackhouse Cottage

Ruatapu

CNY1,220

CNY1,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of a forested hillside.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden table with wine glasses, a desk, and a chair.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white and patterned pillows, and a view of a garden and outdoor area.

A wooden deck with a car parked in the background.

14. Woodstock Hotel

Ruatapu

CNY456

CNY524 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are wall-mounted lights and a door leading to another room.

A compact kitchenette with a white stove, two burners, a small oven, and a wooden countertop. There are two drawers and a shelf with glassware and plates.

A parking lot with multiple cars, a building with a red roof, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".

A tray of coffee and tea bags, including brands like JED'S, Dilmah, and Cocoa Naturally, on a marble countertop.

15. Bella Vista Motel Hokitika

Hokitika

CNY504

CNY579 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A dining area with a table set for four, wooden chairs, and a view of lush greenery through large windows.

A lush garden with dense foliage and a view of the ocean.

A covered patio with outdoor furniture, surrounded by lush garden beds with various flowers and plants.

16. Awatuna Homestead

Awatuna

CNY1,003

CNY1,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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Stopforths Premium Accommodation

Hokitika

10/10 Exceptional

Awatuna Homestead

Awatuna

10/10 Exceptional

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Totara River?

You can find top hotels in Totara River from CNY186 with options to suit your budget and needs. If you're looking for an affordable hotel in Totara River that meets all of your requirements, just sort hotels by "Price: low to high" after applying your filters when searching on Hotels.com.

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What are some popular hotels in central Totara River?

If you're looking for hotels in central Totara River, check out Lake Mahinapua Hotel. Travelers love Lake Mahinapua Hotel for its location, as well as the beach (direct access), hot tub and restaurant this hotel offers.

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