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title: "Recreation Hotel, Greymouth: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Recreation Hotel in Greymouth: rated 7.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hotel · ★★★
# Recreation Hotel

Blaketown, Greymouth, New Zealand

7.8 ·  Good 64 reviews ·  #12 #12 of 13 in Greymouth ·  4.2/5 on Google, 363 reviews ·  4.3 Location score
## About Recreation Hotel

Recreation Hotel is a hotel in Blaketown, Greymouth, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 64 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 120 m from the centre of Greymouth. The nearest beach is 990 m away. The nearest airport, Hokitika Airfield (HKK), is 33 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 8

68 High St [rechotel.co.nz](http://www.rechotel.co.nz/)

## How Recreation Hotel scores

Better rated than 9% of hotels in Greymouth

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **4.3**
-   Beach access **6.9**
-   Public transport **1.6**

Greymouth average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

363 Google reviews

-   5★52%
-   4★31%
-   3★9%
-   2★5%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **22**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **4**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kararo Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">990 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tranzalpine Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hokitika Airfield (HKK)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">33 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">75 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Greymouth</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">120 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   History House Museum1.4 km
-   Greymouth Clocktower1.6 km
-   Miners Memorial1.7 km

## Recreation Hotel: in detail

At Recreation Hotel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Amenities at shuttle offered by Recreation Hotel simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Greymouth. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Recreation Hotel, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at hotel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers.

### Compare

## Compare Recreation Hotel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Recreation Hotel

### How do guests rate Recreation Hotel?

Recreation Hotel has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 64 reviews, which is better than 9% of rated hotels in Greymouth.

### Does Recreation Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Recreation Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Recreation Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Hokitika Airfield (HKK), is 33 km away in a straight line.

### Is Recreation Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 990 m from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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