Name: Birdsong accommodation yha
Address: 2/124 Kumara Junction Highway, 7882 Hokitika, New Zealand, Hokitika, Hokitika, Hokitika, 7882, New Zealand
Rating: 9

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We had an amazing stay here and even extended our stay by an extra 2 nights. A really lovely place in a great location. The living room is very cosy with the log burner in the evenings and Kerry and Neil are so lovely and give you all the top local tips as well as going above and beyond to help. I can only recommend.

A Little Gem

We like to stay in hostels around NZ for the variety of individual style and owners; for their personal touches; for the opportunity to meet interesting people; for good quality, location and value for money.  Birdsong ticked every box and more besides!

Kerry and Neil are owners who go the extra mile, doing everything themselves: building the accommodation; maintenance; cleaning; decorating throughout with Kerry’s original artwork; providing fresh eggs from their chooks and herbs from their garden; offering a lift to pick up our car at Kumara.  Their welcome was warm and genuine; they made time to chat and help us enjoy our stay.

We had tramped the Old Ghost Road and cycled The Wilderness Trail before arriving in Hokitika.  We wanted to recharge and make the most of the town and area before moving on to more tramping in Arthur’s Pass.  Birdsong was ideal:  a safe bike shed; parking; location just out of the centre; lovely room and comfortable bed; two showers with plenty of hot water; a nice blend of families, couples, singles, small groups so interesting conversation flowed in the large kitchen, dining, sitting area with great sea views.  

We enjoyed it so much and found so much to do that we stayed an extra night, four in total.

The icing on the cake was being able to buy Kerry’s beautiful postcard-size paintings of NZ birds from the small gallery of her work at Reception, delightful mementoes of our trip.

Thank you, Kerry and Neil for a wonderful stay.  We hope to see you again.

A Wonderful stay!

We were looking for last-minute accommodation for our family of 4 over the busy holiday season and Kerry went out of her way to accommodate us. A lovely spot with a very tranquil, homely atmosphere. Decorated with beautiful artwork and straight over the road from the Wild west coast beach. My only regret would be forgetting to buy some of Kerry's painted bird postcards before I left!
Clean, friendly and relaxed. Part of the YHA group and affordable priced. Would definitely recommend.

Beach, birds and great service.

I went to Hokitika for a solo stay, and ended up staying for four days, mostly because the Birdsong Hostel was such an idyllic spot.  I spent hours roaming the endless beach, taking bike tours, having coffees in town, but mostly i hung out at Birdsong.  Kerry and Neil were the perfect hosts, so i highly recommend staying at Birdsong if you want a comfy, easy-going and peaceful stay or stop-off in Hokitika.

Peaceful Stay in the Wild West of NZ

A group of 5 uof us stayed two nights at this lovely little hostel, and enjoyed every moment. The owners are so very kind, generous, and welcoming. The facilities were spotless and the atmosphere was very laid back and artistic. The views of the sea from the dining area was unreal, and the outdoor garden/bbq area was the perfect place to wind down after a day at the beach. We will recommend this hostel to anyone going through hokitika, it's the perfect home away from home.

A relaxing retreat after a long hike

We are 62 & 63 years old, looking for good value accommodation whilst traveling and skeptical of hostels as a place for us.  However, Birdsong is wonderful!  We were able to book a private room (shared bathroom) with ocean view,  The room, common area, and bathroom was spotless.  The common kitchen has everything you need from dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, and even wine glasses!  Shelves for your own dry food and fridge/freezer space was so well organized.  Did not need the laundry, but machines are there as well.  Would definitely recommend!

Older Travelers

We stayed overnight at the Birdsong despite being thwarted in our original plans to travel south via the Haast Pass (a mountain had fallen on the road and blocked any further travel). A good place to stay overnight—just us and a couple of overseas travellers.  There is indeed bird song in the morning, despite the proximity to the main road.
Excellent facilities and a considerate host.  Just a shame the Sock Museum isn’t making its own socks at the moment. But good to see that the Regent Hokitika is still thriving.

Unusually quiet ...

Neil and Kerry were absolutely lovely to work with! 
From the first greeting they made you feel more of a friend than guest. 
They were accommodating to my last minute requests and helped make light of the situation. 
The property itself is very homey feeling, really shows what New Zealand West Coast has to offer with absolutely stunning views. 
I wish them all the best and would highly suggest anyone heading to Hokitika to stop in!

Friendly Service and So Helpful!

You will need a car for this hostel, but the location is great: 5 minute walk to the beach and a short ride to a small glow worm dell. Staff is very nice and friendly. It is a cosy place to stay. Only downsides I can think of, that the floor in our dorm was a bit dirty and you only get limited internet access.

Great place if you have a car

We enjoyed our one-night stay at this hostel while passing through Hokitika. 

Birdsong is located close to town across the highway from the beach. After a long day driving it was good to get some fresh air walking along the beach.

The upstairs kitchen is well equipped and the dining area has a lovely view of the Tasman. The bird theme adds character.

Bathroom facilities are a bit limited but just meant grabbing a shower when it was free.

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