10 Best Boutique Accommodations in Westport 🥐 [2023]

1. The Bay House Beachfront Accommodation

A luxury boutique accommodation on the coast of Tauranga Bay, The Bay House B&B features just four exclusive suites/studios. In between walking the nearby Cape Foulwind Walkway, one of the Westport must-dos, retreat to your luxury beachside studio or garden suite with features like a king-size bed with plush bedding, an ensuite with underfloor heated Italian tiles and a mix of New Zealand wool carpets and real oak timber flooring. Breakfast is also included in the stay with continental and cooked options available. Check out more couple-centric stays like this in the 10 Most Romantic Accommodations in Westport.

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• The Bay House B&B on Booking.com
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2. Archer House

A boutique and luxury stay in Westport, Archer House is set in a charming heritage-listed home renovated with modern comforts. As an adults-only accommodation, the B&B sets the right tone across its three elegant suites furnished with all sorts of characterful antiques. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast each morning with espresso coffee and assorted teas, which can be devoured in the large sunny conservatory, one of the balconies or before exploring the picturesque gardens of the property. There is also a full kitchen should you prefer to self-cater.

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• Archer House on Trip.com
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3. The Ghost Lodge

On the road between Westport and Karamea sits this boutique lodge in Granity. The Ghost Lodge offers a selection of double rooms with shared bathroom facilities across two levels, each with its own communal areas to enjoy. Cook up a storm in the galley kitchen complete with the essentials, including a dishwasher and a coffee machine. Lounge in the leather sofas beside the large log burner and step through the French doors to the outside deck leading into the garden and onto the beach. Upstairs, you have a balcony with a spa pool and another lounge with a pool table.

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• The Ghost Lodge on Booking.com
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4. The Loft Apartments

Want to know what it’s like to live in Westport? You pretty much can in one of these contemporary and stylish apartments in the town centre. The Loft Apartments boasts one-bedroom apartments with clean and modern decor and furnishings. Some even have a balcony. Couples and solo travellers have everything they need for a true home-away-from-home stay between the kitchenette with a stovetop and the tiled bathroom with a spacious shower. The bedroom is separate from the open-plan living area.

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• The Loft Apartments on Booking.com

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5. Havenlee Homestay

Stay in one of the three double guest rooms in the home of some friendly born and bred Westporters. Havenlee Homestay offers free breakfast for guests with locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Rooms have private bathrooms and a private patio/deck leading into the attractive landscaped garden. You also have a kitchenette in your room to enjoy hot drinks. What’s more, the boutique homestay is a short walk from town.

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• Havenlee Homestay on Booking.com
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• Havenlee Homestay on Expedia

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6. Sunset Accommodation

Stay in one of only three chalets/cottages in the rural setting of the Sunset Accommodation. The comfortable chalets feature a kitchenette set up with a hotplate, microwave and other standard essentials, while guests can also enjoy the barbecue and breakfast bar area with an outdoor fireplace among grounds scattered with native coastal trees. A small continental breakfast is included in your stay. Plus, as the name suggests, the accommodation is a magical place to watch the West Coast sunset. Discover more motel-style stays in the 10 BEST Motels in Westport.

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• Sunset Accommodation on Booking.com
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7. Pakington Ensuite Homestay

Another homestay experience with the added privacy of an ensuite bathroom awaits at the Pakington Homestay. The accommodation offers just one twin, triple and family room each with ensuite bathrooms. Mingle with other guests and the hosts in the large communal kitchen or relax on the outside deck of the property which is a short walk to town. The rooms are homely and make for a peaceful stay. WiFi is included. See more stays with family rooms like this in the 10 Best Family Accommodations in Westport.

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• Pakington Homestay on Booking.com

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8. The Old Slaughterhouse Traveller’s Lodge

Don’t be too put off by the name of The Old Slaughterhouse Traveller’s Lodge. Another beauty between Westport and Karamea, this eco-friendly lodge is made of recycled timber and sits on top of a hill surrounded by native bush, boasting spectacular views of the Tasman Sea. The cabin with an ocean view is a nice private option for couples with a private verandah looking out to the sea and a short walk from the main building with communal facilities. Also in the main building are various private rooms, while those on a budget can pitch a tent in one of the garden tent sites.

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• The Old Slaughterhouse on Booking.com
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9. Beaconstone Eco Stay

Only a 10-minute drive south of Westport, in the village of Charleston, Beconstone Eco Stay offers boutique and budget accommodation combined with sustainability. Experience living in an accommodation powered by solar and using rainfall as its water supply (don’t worry, it rains A LOT on the West Coast), amongst other things. As for accommodation, couples can choose the “Mountain View Hut”, while groups of five or six have a cottage for hire. For more alternative stays like this, take a look at the 20 Best Hotels & Places to Stay in Westport.

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• Beaconstone Eco Stay on Booking.com

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10. Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation

And if you want more of a rural escape, check out Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation located in Mokihinui. On the shores of a coastal enclave with the wilderness area of the Kahurangi National Park just behind it, this accommodation features various types of cabins and holiday homes, as well as campsites. Each accommodation has its own unique character, like “Elsie the Caravan”, “The Cheeky Weka Cabin”, “The Treehouse” and some larger holiday homes. On-site is also a coffee shop selling homemade baked goods and ingredients for making your own woodfired pizza. For alternative cheap stays, be sure to also look at the 12 Best Budget Accommodations in Westport.

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