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 ## Visit Charleston Things to do - Top hotels in Charleston - Top Holiday Rentals in Charleston ![Rustic Beach Front Cottage Charleston NZ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81270000/81264300/81264280/72f11bdb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rustic Beach Front Cottage Charleston NZ Charleston West Coast Stay at this beach cottage in Charleston. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Underworld Adventures and Mitchells Gully ... 10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) Excellent in any weather Really enjoyed our stay, getting about in the region, exploring the beach, or snuggling in on a stormy day. Found everything we needed, and had a very comfortable stay. Well worth it. Reviewed on 6 May 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=81264280&PinnedHotelID=81264280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295864) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=81264280&PinnedHotelID=81264280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295864) ![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 ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews) Welcoming hosts, who even delivered scones! A clean and sunny cottage with an amazing view. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=48644617&PinnedHotelID=48644617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295864) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=48644617&PinnedHotelID=48644617&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 ... 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=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=119188645&PinnedHotelID=119188645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295864) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=119188645&PinnedHotelID=119188645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6295864) [See all 82 properties in Charleston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6295864) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![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 ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews) Welcoming hosts, who even delivered scones! A clean and sunny cottage with an amazing view. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Hotels-Westwood-Beach-Cottageminutes-From-The-Beach.h48644617.Hotel-Information) ![Rustic Beach Front Cottage Charleston NZ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81270000/81264300/81264280/72f11bdb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rustic Beach Front Cottage Charleston NZ Charleston West Coast Stay at this beach cottage in Charleston. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Underworld Adventures and Mitchells Gully ... 10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) Excellent in any weather Really enjoyed our stay, getting about in the region, exploring the beach, or snuggling in on a stormy day. Found everything we needed, and had a very comfortable stay. Well worth it. Reviewed on 6 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Hotels-Rustic-Beach-Front-Cottage-Charleston-NZ.h81264280.Hotel-Information) ![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 ... 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. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Underworld-Adventures-Charleston.d553248621587293710.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Group touring the cave system in Charleston](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/536457/baaf3407-7d60-4490-ba1f-25e458c36729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Underworld Rafting in Charleston £108 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/underworld-rafting-in-charleston.a536457.activity-details) [See all activities in Charleston](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Charleston.d6295864.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Charleston ![Tauranga Bay Seal Colony which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110654/1276fa3c-6819-46f5-851f-353982b6ebb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Westport ![Between Greymouth and Hokitika you can stop at the pancake rocks and blowholes. 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