Haast River Motels & Holiday Park

This place is truly a gem at the start of a long journey up the west coast! I randomly stopped in at the end of a cold wet day when I couldn't continue my planned campervan journey through to Fox. And I'm so glad I did! Wonderfully helpful staff, beautiful abundant facilities, hot water (no timer or cost on showers) kitchen full of appliances, excellent laundry facilities, free wifi, a warm cozy communal lounge and play room with pool table and jigsaw set up ready to tinker with! I absolutely loved every minute spent here and will definitely come again, next trip!

We stayed one night at Haast River Motels & Holiday Park and had a pleasant and comfortable experience. We booked the Studio Room with 1 King and 1 Single Bed through Expedia for NZD $197. The room was spacious, cozy and well-equipped with everything we needed for a short stay. The bed comfort was great, providing a good night’s rest after a long day on the road. The cleanliness was also great, with the room tidy and well-maintained. While not luxurious, it offered all the essentials for a comfortable and convenient stay. The setting of the holiday park is lovely, surrounded by nature, peaceful and close to the Haast River, making it a great stopover for those traveling between the West Coast and Wanaka or Queenstown. We also appreciated the ample parking space and the check-in process was quick and easy. The staff were friendly, approachable, and helpful with travel tips. The property offers both motel units and camping options, so it caters to different types of travelers. Overall, Haast River Motels & Holiday Park is a great place for a short, comfortable stay in a scenic location, clean, quiet and conveniently located for exploring the Haast area.

Nice little site on the road just after the township. Pretty quiet, nice gravel powered sites. Bathrooms were heated which is nice but only 2 toilets and showers! Nice surrounding views. Just loses a mark for being $40 for solo traveller with small van, expensive in comparison to most other places.

Myself and my partner stayed here for just one night and it was good very quiet at night, loads of other people turned up in their campervans as well which is good for the campground the more guests they have the more income they can get (even in off peak season when I wasn’t expecting it to have many people there!) Lady at reception was very nice and only $50 for one night which is reasonable will definitely be back if I come up the west coast with my family

Nice, pleasant room with a nice view and well appointed. Friendly staff. Only issues would be parking for the upper levels being around the corner, a bit of a pain when it’s raining, and the washing machine smelt really bad, could do with a deep clean and service I think.

We stopped here on our way down the west coast. Very clean and tidy bathroom. Great views. We enjoyed a game of pool. We enjoyed watching some TV in the lounge room which we had all to ourselves. We did a big walk accross the road which was amazing. Kids loved the little park there. Laundry could be bigger considering the amount of guests. We did have to be "that person" after an hour taking someone else's washing out of the dryer that was still pretty wet. They didn't come back until long after ours was done and someone else went after us. Great little place to stop would recommend.

26/06/2025 We stayed at this campground during the off-season, and while the facilities were decent, there are some limitations worth noting — especially if you’re planning to come during busier times. There were only about four or five campervans on-site when we visited, but even with such low occupancy, only two showers were available. This means that during peak season, you may have to wait a while for your turn. The kitchen had two electric burners and one electric cooktop, along with three sinks. There were some pots, pans, and utensils provided, but many were in poor condition. If you’re relying on these shared facilities, be prepared — they might not be sufficient when the campground is full. One issue we found particularly frustrating was that the lighting and heating in the shower rooms are motion-activated. This might sound energy-efficient in theory, but in practice, it meant the lights went out halfway through a shower. We had to step out completely naked just to wave at the sensor — not exactly ideal. That said, the water pressure and temperature were good, and the campground overall was clean and peaceful. However, the price felt a bit steep — it was $50 per night, which seemed high considering the limited and occasionally inconvenient facilities.

Glad to be able to pay a small amount and be upgraded to a room with facilities that we need. Love the heated bed. Spacious room. Loved their house dog who came to bid us farewell just before we leave. If you go to the Heartland Hotel to dine, you get 10% discount by showing your room keys.