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 62 km from Hokitika Airport and 24 km from Greymouth Railway Station, the property offers hiking opportunities. Highly rated for its breakfast, attentive staff, and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

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.”
Prattley
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great hosts, very accommodating, great food. Friendly locals. Highly recommended.”
Judy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cosy with a lovely view out onto the patio. Very good value for money.”
Amber
New Zealand New Zealand
“Comfortable bed. Great customer service from all the staff. Lots of thoughts and extras ie. Insect repellent, toiletries etc. Biscuits and tea bags. Nice touch. Breakfast was a bonus. Good value for money. We loved out stay, Thank you so much ☺️”
Cheryl
Australia Australia
“Loved staying here - the hosts are amazing and the property is full of character. Such a great spot, great access for Paparoa Track and also a fascinating history. Great place to take a bike - very accommodating and helpful.”
Jo
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great continental breakfast. Awesome atmosphere the night before.”
Neil
New Zealand New Zealand
“Wonderful hosts, friendly locals, excellent welcoming staff, simple but superb breakfast.”
Emma
New Zealand New Zealand
“We loved our stay at Blackball's Inn, it has just the right amount of character, it's clean and tidy and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The hosts are fabulous and very welcoming. They cooked us up a delicious meal, had home...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Blackball Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

The Blackball Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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