Formerly the Blackball Hilton
26 Hart Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Excellent dinner and breakfast with great staff”
“Enjoyed the authenticity of the place and the friendly staff”
“Loved the vibrant colours in the bedroom”
“Rooms basic but clean”
“Great value for money”
“Excellent communication, great value for money”
“Welcoming staff & a handy location to start the Paparoa Track”
“A great location with fabulous staff where nothing was too much trouble”
“Comfortable beds, clean bathrooms & yummy food at the pub”
“Very clean and comfortable”
“Nice to have the breakfast included and a fridge to put our food in as we were r…”
Overview
Set in Blackball, 24 km from Greymouth Railway Station, Formerly the Blackball Hilton offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Guests can dine in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The units at the hotel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Formerly the Blackball Hilton. You can play darts at the accommodation. The nearest airport is Hokitika Airport, 62 km from Formerly the Blackball Hilton.
Traveller reviews
Lisa
couple
May 2, 2026
Great value for money! Nice to have the breakfast included and a fridge to put our food in as we were riding the Paparoa. Place has Lots of character
Debbie
solo_traveller
April 18, 2026
Comfortable beds, clean bathrooms & yummy food at the pub. Welcoming staff & a handy location to start the Paparoa Track. Liked that there was a communal kitchenette for making tea & coffee.
Cheryl
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
“Great stay and venison dinner was delicious as usual”
Love staying in this historic hotel
Jess
extended_group
April 14, 2026
Very clean and comfortable. Excellent communication, great value for money. Yummy food.
Harry
couple
April 11, 2026
“Nostalgic stay in an historic hotel that provided a greater understanding of mining, politics and pioneers.”
An iconic historic hotel with the enchantment and feel of times gone by. Excellent dinner and breakfast with great staff. Loved the vibrant colours in the bedroom.
Jan
couple
March 21, 2026
Enjoyed the authenticity of the place and the friendly staff. Well worth a visit.
Glynis
couple
March 20, 2026
Wonderful history and friendly locals
Graeme
couple
March 16, 2026
“Magic”
Just loved the experience & the history surrounding the Hotel
McCarthy
couple
March 15, 2026
A great location with fabulous staff where nothing was too much trouble. The food was very good, generous portions and a wide variety for all ages.
Allie
couple
March 15, 2026
“Great stay, will definitely be back”
Love the history. Also, the food at the pub is exceptional.
tony
solo_traveller
March 7, 2026
“Good experience”
The atmosphere
John
solo_traveller
March 7, 2026
“It’s a quaint historic hotel with great West Coast hospitality.”
Value for money. It lived up to my expectations. Rooms basic but clean. Good wifi.
chapman
couple
March 1, 2026
“Great place to visit”
Great place to stay
stephen
couple
February 25, 2026
“Off the beaten track, lots of history in the surrounding district. Great publican owners food was excellent”
The history the location and the local people
Malcolm
solo_traveller
February 25, 2026
“Hosts were more than helpful”
Oldie world interesting
Jacqui
extended_group
February 23, 2026
Fab night at this iconic hotel with a bunch of mates. Great food, great atmosphere. Comfy beds and hot showers.
Chris
couple
February 22, 2026
“Interesting find”
The history and the part the pub played in politics and social change
Trenouth
solo_traveller
February 22, 2026
Love this place, The people, music, food 👌
Robbie
extended_group
February 22, 2026
“We loved it ,was great exactly what we wanted.”
Old School, old world hospitality, we'll go back.
Mark
couple
February 19, 2026
“OK a life saver as there was no accommodation at the time in Greymouth”
The age
Facilities
Activities
Billiards, Darts
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Services
Packed lunches, Shared lounge/TV area
Family Room
The unit offers 4 beds.
Budget Double Room
This double room has a shared bathroom, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Budget Twin Room
This twin room has a shared bathroom, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 2 beds.
Classic Quadruple Room
The unit has 4 beds.
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