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

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

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.

1. Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

Carters Beach

Jason

£29

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

A Westport SPA MOTEL with a sign indicating vacancies.

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

2. 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

£62

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A modern building with a covered patio area, a concrete driveway, and a landscaped garden with large plants and a palm tree.

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.

3. Buller Court on Palmerston

Westport

Nathan

£59

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A small building with a green door and a white porch railing.

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.

4. Westport Holiday Park And Motels

Westport

Madison

£45

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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 compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, a kettle, and wooden cabinets.

5. Bella Vista Motel Westport

Westport

Sandra

£67

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

6. Omau Settlers Lodge Motel

Cape Foulwind

Jolene

£74

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 room with large windows overlooking a beach, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.

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

7. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Punakaiki

Huafang

£75

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

8. Buller Bridge Motel

Westport

John

£67

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There's a gray sofa and a black chair in the living area, with a wooden staircase leading to another level.

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

9. ASURE Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge

Westport

Tony

£78

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A wooden deck with a house in the background.

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

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

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by a garden with pink flowers and a tree.

10. TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation

Westport

Shubhra

£56

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 kitchen with a wooden table, a brick fireplace, and various kitchen utensils.

A covered patio area with red wooden beams, a hammock, and potted plants.

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

11. Bazil's Hostel & Surf School

Westport

Ruth

£49

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Te Miko

Elizabeth Cornelia

£37

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 modern living room with a striped sofa, a coffee table with a plant, and a dining area with a TV.

A room with a piano, wooden chairs, a stained glass window, and wall-mounted masks.

13. Archer House B&B

Westport

Adrian

£148

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 flowering plants.

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 distant islands.

14. The Bay House Beachfront Accommodation

Cape Foulwind

Jeff

£197

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 house with satellite dishes, a porch, and a view of a cliff.

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

15. Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Punakaiki

Jill

£95

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. Punakaiki Beach Camp

Punakaiki

keith

£52

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A swimming pool with a person in the water, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.

A person sitting in a hot tub surrounded by trees.

A modern house with a sloped roof and large windows.

Two people seated at a table with a view of a forest through a window.

17. Maruia River Retreat

Shenandoah

Anonymous traveller

£553

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A compact kitchen with a dining area, wooden walls, and a view through the windows.

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.

18. Nikauscapes - Hot Tub in Punakaiki village

Punakaiki

Pavel

£181

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a door leading to another room.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a small bridge over a water feature, and a red car parked nearby.

A reception desk with a sign instructing to pay when booking, a computer monitor, and a shelf with various items including books and a coffee machine.

19. Mataki Motels

Murchison

Reanne

£60

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern house with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.

A view of a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a hammock, and a wooden deck.

A cozy cabin-style room with a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a painting on the wall.

20. Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours

Murchison

Sandy

£76

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Top Lower Buller Gorge 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."

More cheap stays in Lower Buller Gorge

Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

57 Marine Parade Westport Westport

£29

17 Oct - 18 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

19 Hartmount Place Te Miko

£37

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (214 reviews)

Bazil's Hostel & Surf School

54-56 Russell St Westport

£49

29 Oct - 30 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (77 reviews)

Punakaiki Beach Camp

5 Owen Street Punakaiki

£52

21 Oct - 22 Oct

includes taxes & fees

TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation

72 Queen Street Westport

£56

18 Oct - 19 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

What is the best area to stay in Lower Buller Gorge?

The best area to stay in Lower Buller Gorge is in the vicinity of Westport.Westport is the largest town in the region and acts as the main hub for visitors. It's situated on the northern bank of the Buller River, close to where it meets the Tasman Sea. The town centre, primarily along Palmerston Street, offers a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as essential services. It's a convenient base for exploring the surrounding natural attractions.Couples looking for a blend of comfort and access to nature will find Westport appealing. You can enjoy strolls along the riverfront, explore local arts and crafts, or simply relax after a day of adventure. The town is also a great starting point for scenic drives along the coast or into the gorge itself.For those keen on outdoor activities, staying in Westport provides easy access to the region's walking tracks, cycle trails, and fishing spots.

When is the best time to go to Lower Buller Gorge?

The best time to visit Lower Buller Gorge is during the warmer, drier months from November to April.This period offers the most pleasant weather for exploring the natural beauty of the gorge. You'll find temperatures are generally mild, and there's less chance of heavy rainfall, which can sometimes impact outdoor activities.For those who enjoy water-based activities like rafting or jet boating on the Buller River, the summer months (December to February) are particularly good. The river levels are typically suitable, and the warmer air makes these adventures more comfortable.If you prefer hiking and exploring the walking tracks, the shoulder months of November and April can be ideal.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Lower Buller Gorge.

How much is the nightly rate at a Lower Buller Gorge hotel?

Prices for hotels in Lower Buller Gorge often vary, but you can find a great deal from £29 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Lower Buller Gorge hotels

1. Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

2. Westport Spa Motel

3. Buller Court on Palmerston

4. Westport Holiday Park And Motels

5. Bella Vista Motel Westport

6. Omau Settlers Lodge Motel

7. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

8. Buller Bridge Motel

9. ASURE Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge

10. TripInn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation

11. Bazil's Hostel & Surf School

12. Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

13. Archer House B&B

14. The Bay House Beachfront Accommodation

15. Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

16. Punakaiki Beach Camp

17. Maruia River Retreat

18. Nikauscapes - Hot Tub in Punakaiki village

19. Mataki Motels

20. Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours

Top Lower Buller Gorge 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 Lower Buller Gorge

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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