About this property

Nestled in a garden landscape, Shining Star offers self-contained beachfront chalets with free WiFi and a private balcony just steps from clear blue waters. Providing free parking and featuring beach access. A 5-minute drive from Hokitika Airport, Shining Star Beachfront Accommodations is 6.2 mi from Lake Mahinapua. It is about a 2-hour drive from Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Well-appointed wooden cabins are fitted with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and dining table. Some rooms include a kitchenette. Children can be kept entertained at the playground or small animal farm. Staff can attend to travel needs.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Hokitika, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
2 queen beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    Stunning cabin, gorgeous decor, super comfy and great location! Staff were very helpful also and got to see the glowworms just across the road!
  • Rosemie
    Qatar Qatar
    I like that in front of our room feels like your in the farm because of the couple of animals, and when you walk further you have the beach, so relaxing and refreshing.
  • Cristille
    Australia Australia
    Great location, easy to find. Property was very clean. Would book again when we come back.
  • Holly
    United States United States
    The location was close to the town. The beach is right in front of the property. It is so easy to get down to the beach and enjoy it. And there are alpacas and goats!
  • Philip
    United States United States
    Great location right on the ocean and close to town.
  • Carmel
    United States United States
    Location has an easy walk to the beach for sunsets. The room was spacious, had good kitchen facilities (including an eating/work table), an outside deck with a small table and chairs, and an on-site laundry room. Easy access to Hokitika for...
  • John
    United States United States
    Quiet location with immediate beach access was very relaxing after hard days biking…and was a walkable 2km into town
  • Mark
    Bed was very comfortable. Loved the location walking distance to the beach and the glow worm dell!
  • Brenda
    United States United States
    Great being so close to the beach and the rooms were great.
  • Trevor
    United States United States
    We had a pleasant one-night stay recently at Shining Star. The chalets were clean and well-maintained and it was very close to both the beach and the downtown area.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.2Based on 2,315 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We welcome guests from all over the world, and do our best to accommodate the needs of our valued international guests. We are animal lovers, and are currently keeping our eyes open for the next right additions to our collection. Finally, we have hand-picked our staff with an eye to perfection -- we take special pride in the presentation of our property and the warm welcomes that our guests receive.

Property info

Shining Star is under new management! We look forward to welcoming new guests, as well as maintaining our special relationships with the loyal guests who keep returning for unique beachfront and menagerie-side accommodation. Our ears are wide-open; we intend to continue the tradition of top-notch service and lodging that make Shining Star the destination that it is today.

Neighborhood info

We are a beachfront property, and those units which are set back from the sea-most edge happen to border our menagerie. We which currently house two goats, one alpaca, two pigs, some chickens, and bunches of wild ducks and rabbits. And for the guest looking for something more exotic, we invite you to cross the road and visit the glow-worm dell (after dark -- these live in the bush). Of course, Hokitika and its many charms and quality eateries are a short drive or moderate (20 minute) walk from our property.

Languages Spoken

German,English

Area info

House rules

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.