You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Charleston Goldfields Accommodation. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to book dates, stay dates and other available deals.

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Charleston Goldfields Accommodation in Charleston offers a bed and breakfast experience with a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy sea views, air-conditioning, and a private bathroom. Modern Amenities: Each room features a kitchenette, dining area, and outdoor furniture. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, microwave, TV, and free toiletries. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A continental breakfast is served daily, highly praised by guests. The property also provides chocolates or cookies, ensuring a pleasant start to the day. Local Attractions: Punakaiki Scenic Attraction is 33 km away, and Westport Airport is 29 km from the property. Guests appreciate the beach access and the friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site


Sign in, save money

To see if you can save 10% or more at this property, sign in
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Liz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Hostess was very welcoming and informative. Breakfast was outstanding.
  • Deborah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect spot to ride the beautiful Kawitiri trail. Delicious breakfast was a bonus. Sarah is an excellent host and it was very interesting to hear about the local history and recent activity in developing the cycle trail and conservation effort...
  • Tonya
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Every thought had gone into the development & character of this property - it so exceeded expectations
  • Valerie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast11/10...amazing...lovely hosts....thankyou for the trip to the tunnel..fascinating hope to see you againkj
  • Silverfish69
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast was awesome. the beds were comfy, and the hostess was very informative. Good locatin, a short walk to the beaches and to the pub for a meal if you didn't fancy cooking. The Caves booking office and cafe were just over the road too. Look...
  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a real delight to stay here with a real super-host. A lot of thought has gone into making the accommodation and facilities top-notch and it felt so homely with everything you need for your stay. Only a short walk away is a gorgeous bay in...
  • Katherine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Super welcoming host, great quality breakfast with loads of tasty condiments. Will be my go to place to stay on the West Coast.
  • Amber
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The breakfast was amazing ! The room was adorable and I felt like I was very well taken care of. The perfect place to stop after the trail. The meal at the pub was excellent too. Wonderful hosts !
  • Claude
    Canada Canada
    Great breakfast, very complete. The host was simply incredebile ! Thanks for all.
  • Lynette
    Australia Australia
    Very cosy and comfortable. Beds were comfy. Breakfast was lovely and generous. The chocolates were a nice touch. The host was lovely and very informative about the local attractions. There was a nice walk to the river close by and the tavern and...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
Just above the Bays! A place for you to relax. A base for you to explore from. Gold Rush is a self contained studio unit, with Wifi, a heat pump (air conditioner) and two single beds (1 person each × 2) which meet a range of travellers’ needs. These have comfortable mattresses, quality blankets, electric blankets and pillow options. There is a shower, vanity and toilet with all towels provided including swimming ones plus soaps, body wash, shampoo and conditioner. The kitchen area includes a fridge, microwave, two element hob, toaster, electric kettle, lots of cook ware and serve ware supplies for your needs as well as a dining table and chairs. The TV has Freeview channels and you can also cast your own Netflix or YouTube to it. There is a DVD player and a large range of DVDs too! Gold Rush has its own deck and garden area with outdoor dining and relaxation seating options plus seaviews. Additionally there is a further seating area provided with books, magazines, games and a pool table for use if you desire. Your onsite parking area is right beside the entry to this unit. Within easy walking distances of Gold Rush are Constant and Joyce Bays, with beach and coastline walks, as well as the Charleston Tavern and Restaurant plus the Underworld Adventures Base and Cafe. The start of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail is just at the end of the street too! This is handy for your cycling or an easy-grade 1 km walk along a Native Forest Trail to the award winning Nile River Suspension Bridge.
Owner-Operators, Sarah and Shane, are very passionate about the West Coast. The live on the same property, will welcome you and are available to share their knowledge of the local and wider areas with you. Sarah will deliver you breakfast items to you in the evening so that at a time that suits for you in the morning you can choose from the selections. There will be a range of cereals, yogurt, fresh seasonal fruits, toast breads, eggs, spreads and juice such as is shown in the photos.
Gold Rush is in the small coastal village of Charleston which was founded as a gold mining town in 1867. Nestled beside the historic goldfields and mines, with a spectacular Paparoa Mountain Range backdrop, Charleston has beautiful River Valleys, Native Forests, Limestone Cliffs and Caves on one side and a stunning coastline with Bays, Beaches and renowned sunsets on the other. In the Charleston area are many walking trails and also swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding places. Attractions on offer in Charleston include the Nile River Rainforest Train, Cave and Glowworm Tours, Horse Trekking, Historic Goldmine Tours and amazing starry nights! Charleston is on the scenic Coast Road with Punakaiki, the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes just 25 minutes drive South then Cape Foulwind, the Lighthouse and Seal Colony walks just 20 minutes drive North. Westport is also just 20 minutes drive North, for your other possible purchase and activity needs, and has Supermarkets, Fuel Stations, Shops, Restaurants, Cafes, Galleries, Movie Theatre, Information Centre, Museum, Indoor Pool and Sports Centre.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Charleston Goldfields Accommodation takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.