The Blackball Inn

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Blackball Inn in Blackball offers family rooms with garden views, private entrances, and carpeted floors. Each room includes a bathrobe, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving brunch, lunch, and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere, while the sun terrace and garden offer outdoor spaces. Amenities and Services: The hotel features free WiFi, a coffee shop, evening entertainment, live music, and a games room. Additional services include free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Location and Attractions: Located 39 mi from Hokitika Airport and 15 mi from Greymouth Railway Station, the property offers hiking opportunities. Highly rated for its breakfast, attentive staff, and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
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1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dominique
Thailand Thailand
“The hosts! Adorable and welcoming Excellent cuisine at good price”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very informal small town and equally informal inn. Very friendly staff. Nice live music in the garden. The town is worth visiting for its proud history. NZ Labour party formed here. Famous strike in 1908. A lot of hippyish people came in after the...”
Anne
New Zealand New Zealand
“The building was old but 'homely'. Staff were very friendly, informative and helpful. Super amazing meal! and more than I could eat. Clean and comfortable, we would stay there again no problem.”
Ben-tal
New Zealand New Zealand
“The owners and staff were very friendly and it was interesting to learn about the history of Blackball which was reflected in the name of the bar and the photos on the wall. Our room was clean and pleasant. Dinner and breakfast were nice.”
Ann
New Zealand New Zealand
“Pat and Jane are great hosts.. Really friendly and helpful. The food was very good. The inn is an excellent place to stay before starting the Paparoa track.”
Alice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a lovely stay, the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. We had a nice room with a. It was a very comfy bed and the food was delicious. We would highly recommend it.”
Ella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very straightforward and accommodating, had everything we needed.”
Karen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Outstanding Hosts, warm, comfortable, great Breakfast.”
Morag
New Zealand New Zealand
“Comfortable bed, spacious room. Great for starting point for Paparoa walk.”
Amy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great food, friendly staff. Perfect location to start the Paparoa Track.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 55 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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