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A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, large windows offering ocean views, and comfortable seating arrangements.

A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a road leading to the beach, and lush greenery.

1. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Punakaiki

Huafang

HK$1,142

HK$1,313 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern house with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a rocky mountain.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A room with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a bed, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a road curving along the beach, houses adjacent to the road, and cliffs with vegetation.

2. Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Punakaiki

Jill

HK$842

HK$969 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A wooden deck with two wicker chairs and a round table, overlooking a rocky coastline and lush greenery.

A pathway leading to a coastal view with lush greenery and distant islands.

A balcony with a wooden floor, a wicker chair with a cushion, a blue cushioned chair, and a stack of towels.

A pathway leading to a coastal view with lush greenery and flowering plants.

3. The Bay House Beachfront Accommodation

Cape Foulwind

Jeff

HK$1,784

HK$2,051 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A motel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a van in front.

A breakfast tray with toast, orange juice, and a bowl of cereal on a checkered tablecloth.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a door leading to the bathroom.

4. Bella Vista Motel Westport

Westport

Sandra

HK$605

HK$696 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

5. Omau Settlers Lodge Motel

Cape Foulwind

Jolene

HK$708

HK$814 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a desk, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and a lamp.

6. Westport Spa Motel

Westport

"Great motel, convenient location, parking is free, very clean, and very nice staff. The only reason why we gave it a four and not a five star review was the bathroom that had a shower for disabled people which is certainly a nice thing to have if there is a disabled customer. Just, the shower curtains are really high and when taking a shower, the water spreads all over the bathroom which is not very convenient for use afterwards. Also, the sink was a bit small. But everything else was really...

Alexandra

HK$613

HK$705 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a large window offering a view.

A person walking on a beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

Two people jumping on a trampoline in a backyard with a house and palm trees.

7. Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

Carters Beach

Jason

HK$260

HK$306 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding door to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the outside.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a sink. There is a window with a view of a house and a garden.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchen, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

8. ASURE Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge

Westport

Tony

HK$703

HK$808 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A coastal landscape with a beach, waves, and dense greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk with a telephone, and a door leading to a balcony.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

9. Buller Court on Palmerston

Westport

Nathan

HK$584

HK$672 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A traditional house with a garden path lined with white flowers leading to a conservatory.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

A traditional living room with a sofa set, a patterned rug, and wooden furniture.

A modern living room with a striped sofa, a coffee table with a plant, and a dining area with a TV.

10. Archer House B&B

Westport

Adrian

HK$1,337

HK$1,538 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Two chalet-style cabins with green trim and red accents, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel ground.

A playground with swings and slides, surrounded by a wooden fence and greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs.

11. Westport Holiday Park And Motels

Westport

Madison

HK$406

HK$467 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A wooden deck with a covered pavilion, outdoor furniture, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A garden area with various flowers and a wooden building with a covered patio.

A hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating area, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

12. Buller Bridge Motel

Westport

John

HK$627

HK$721 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pathway leading to a wooden structure surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

A small, dark green wooden cabin with a single window and a door, surrounded by dense forest and ferns.

A room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

13. Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Te Miko

Elizabeth Cornelia

HK$336

HK$387 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hot tub on a balcony with a view of a mountain and a building.

A house with a deck, a car, and a mountainous backdrop.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, and a window.

A cozy cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden walls, a mounted TV, and a painting.

14. Nikauscapes - Hot Tub in Punakaiki village

Punakaiki

Pavel

HK$1,680

HK$1,932 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A natural landscape with a river, dense greenery, and rocky cliffs.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by tropical plants and a view of a mountain.

A secluded cabin surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A small, single-story cabin with a porch and a number '4' sign, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

15. Punakaiki Beach Camp

Punakaiki

keith

HK$468

HK$539 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a kitchen in the background.

A bathroom with a white sink, dark cabinet, and a wooden-framed mirror.

A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking a coastal area.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a grill.

16. Treescapes

Punakaiki

Amelia

HK$2,111

HK$2,428 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A wooden deck with a house in the background.

A white building with a balcony and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and benches, large windows with red curtains, and hanging chandeliers.

17. TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation

Westport

Shubhra

HK$504

HK$580 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal area with a road curving along the beach, rocky outcrops, and a clear view of the ocean.

A cozy room with wooden beams, a wooden table, a bench, a refrigerator, and a wall with a painting and a sign.

A variety of potted plants and flowers arranged on a porch with a yellow house in the background.

A cozy kitchen with a wooden table, a brick fireplace, and various kitchen utensils.

18. Bazil's Hostel & Surf School

Westport

Ruth

HK$446

HK$512 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A balcony with a view of a mountain, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a glass door leading to a room.

A bedroom with a large window, a wooden bed, a chair, and a nightstand.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A bathroom with a glass door, a towel rack, and a shelf with two cylindrical containers.

19. Trails End

Punakaiki

HK$2,779

HK$3,196 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a sofa, and a small table.

A neatly made bed with striped bedding and two pillows, a wooden bedside table with a lamp, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a painting of a beach scene.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a kitchen in the background, and large windows providing natural light.

20. Seascapes Holiday House

Punakaiki

Caerwyn

HK$2,536

HK$2,916 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Underworld Adventures

8.8/10 (15 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Underworld Adventures during your travels in Charleston. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Mitchells Gully Gold Mine

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

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Tucked along the rugged coastline, this historic gold mining town invites you to explore limestone caves with Underworld Adventures' guided glowworm tours. Hike through nearby Paparoa National Park's lush rainforest trails before watching fur seals bask on rocky outcrops at Tauranga Bay Seal Colony.

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Top Charleston Hotel Reviews

Westport Spa Motel

8/10 Good

"Best location walking distance to pubs,restaurants, supermarket and trails. Only suggestion is hard to open the bathroom room, space is too small maybe should think to change the bathroom room to blinder door which not occupy lot of space."

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

8/10 Good

"Ocean view room and 10 min walk to Pancake Rock National Park."

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

8/10 Good

"We were late but check in was very simple and easy. Highlight of this accommodation is it's location, it's right in native bush and close to a beautiful beach. Haven't seen any staff around so can't say much about that"

Out The Bay- Guest House at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"wonderful property, amazing location, great hosts."

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

8/10 Good

"Excellent view"

Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed our stay at Carter's Beach and would return in the future. Was unable to park outside our unit on returning for a day trip as someone else has parked there - their unit was around the corner where there was no parking for them. We found this a bit annoying."

Bella Vista Motel Westport

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot handy to restaurants and helpful owners"

Buller Court on Palmerston

10/10 Excellent

"Great service, clean room, warm with all as needed"

Westport Holiday Park And Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay, they are in the process of revamping it which is nice to see. That a large dvd section in the main office to choose from for the tv in your room."

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Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

57 Marine Parade Westport Westport

HK$260

HK$306 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

19 Hartmount Place Te Miko

HK$336

HK$387 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (214 reviews)

Bazil's Hostel & Surf School

54-56 Russell St Westport

HK$446

HK$512 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (77 reviews)

Punakaiki Beach Camp

5 Owen Street Punakaiki

HK$468

HK$539 total

11 Nov - 12 Nov

includes taxes & fees

TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation

72 Queen Street Westport

HK$504

HK$580 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)

The Old Nurses Home Guesthouse

104 Shiel Street Reefton West Coast

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Charleston?

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki, located 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from the heart of Charleston, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your visit to the area are Punakaiki Beach Camp and Punakaiki Beachfront Motels. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Charleston.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Charleston has to offer?

Nine Mile Views holiday home, Charleston, Westport: This highly rated holiday home rental in Charleston is located in the mountains, and has a fireplace, a furnished patio and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. You can relax into your holiday with a garden and a selection of games. Another good choice for your trip to Charleston is Coastal Retreat! Outstanding panoramic views while you relax on the deck!. See all vacation rentals in Charleston.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Charleston, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Charleston.

What is staying in Charleston like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Charleston has to offer, including the restaurants and monuments. In Charleston, there are 6 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Charleston.

What are the top places to visit in Charleston?

The picturesque setting of Paparoa National Park and Underworld Adventures exemplify the area's natural beauty. Additionally, you might want to add Mitchells Gully Gold Mine to your itinerary. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Charleston guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Charleston?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 10°C. The rainiest months in Charleston are May, September, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 320 mm of rainfall.

Charleston hotels from HK$306

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Our top choices for Charleston hotels

1. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

2. Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

3. The Bay House Beachfront Accommodation

4. Bella Vista Motel Westport

5. Omau Settlers Lodge Motel

6. Westport Spa Motel

7. Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

8. ASURE Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge

9. Buller Court on Palmerston

10. Archer House B&B

11. Westport Holiday Park And Motels

12. Buller Bridge Motel

13. Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

14. Nikauscapes - Hot Tub in Punakaiki village

15. Punakaiki Beach Camp

16. Treescapes

17. TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation

18. Bazil's Hostel & Surf School

19. Trails End

20. Seascapes Holiday House

Stay near popular Charleston attractions

Underworld Adventures

Mitchells Gully Gold Mine

Learn more about Charleston

Top Charleston Hotel Reviews

Westport Spa Motel

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Out The Bay- Guest House at the Beach

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

Bella Vista Motel Westport

Buller Court on Palmerston

Westport Holiday Park And Motels

More cheap stays in Charleston

Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Bazil's Hostel & Surf School

Punakaiki Beach Camp

TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation

The Old Nurses Home Guesthouse

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