Title: Charleston Travel Guide: Best of Charleston, West Coast Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Charleston](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Hotels.d6295864.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Charleston](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Holiday-Rentals.d6295864.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Charleston Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Charleston.d6295864.Car-Hire-Guide)[Charleston Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston.d6295864.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Charleston Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Idyllic sandy beach, Beach Road in Charleston, seaside, west coast, Southland, New Zealand, Oceania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295864/c60cf07d-843a-406f-952b-6b01a731fc74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charleston Shoreline New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295864/da1fae31-742c-4b11-b198-2b029b736ed9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View over Paparoa National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295864/7ef2af57-4607-4984-90ec-336cee4f4930.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Charleston Things to do - Top hotels in Charleston - Top Holiday Rentals in Charleston ![Westwood Beach Cottage...Minutes from the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48650000/48644700/48644617/7415a0a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Westwood Beach Cottage...Minutes from the Beach Buller District Charleston Stay at this golf holiday home in Charleston. Enjoy a garden, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Mitchells Gully Gold Mine and Underworld Adventures ... 10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) The location is stunning, a stones throw from the beach. The host is very hospitable whilst also ensuring absolute privacy. Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=48644617&PinnedHotelID=48644617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295864) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=48644617&PinnedHotelID=48644617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295864) ![Nine Mile Views holiday home, Charleston, Westport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26970000/26965800/26965790/1c63c4d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nine Mile Views holiday home, Charleston, Westport Westport Buller District Stay at this holiday home in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mitchells Gully Gold Mine and Underworld Adventures ... 10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) Nine mile view A lovely property, very comfortable and homely. The views are stunning. Such a peaceful and relaxing holiday. Thanks so much! Reviewed on 3 Feb 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=26965790&PinnedHotelID=26965790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295864) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=26965790&PinnedHotelID=26965790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295864) ![Beach Bush Mountain & River Delight Constance Quay Charleston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119190000/119188700/119188645/7121bd4c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach Bush Mountain & River Delight Constance Quay Charleston Charleston West Coast Region Stay at this holiday home in Charleston. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Underworld Adventures ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Perfect home away from away from home. We enjoyed our stay, house was welcoming and comfy and it was a short walk to the wonderful Nile River beach. For a night off from cooking the pub is a short walk away. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=119188645&PinnedHotelID=119188645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295864) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=119188645&PinnedHotelID=119188645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295864) [See all 92 properties in Charleston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6295864) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Hotels-Westwood-Beach-Cottageminutes-From-The-Beach.h48644617.Hotel-Information) ![Nine Mile Views holiday home, Charleston, Westport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26970000/26965800/26965790/1c63c4d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nine Mile Views holiday home, Charleston, Westport Westport Buller District Stay at this holiday home in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mitchells Gully Gold Mine and Underworld Adventures ... 10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) Nine mile view A lovely property, very comfortable and homely. The views are stunning. Such a peaceful and relaxing holiday. Thanks so much! 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