Blackball's Inn & 08 Cafe
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Blackball's Inn & 08 Cafe 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: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy live music, and participate in evening entertainment. Convenient Amenities: The hotel provides free WiFi, a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, picnic area, games room, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 39 mi from Hokitika Airport and 15 mi from Greymouth Railway Station, the property offers hiking opportunities. Highly rated for its breakfast, attentive staff, and excellent service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dominique
Thailand
“The hosts! Adorable and welcoming Excellent cuisine at good price” - Chris
United Kingdom
“Very informal small town and equally informal inn. Very friendly staff. Nice live music in the garden. The town is worth visiting for its proud history. NZ Labour party formed here. Famous strike in 1908. A lot of hippyish people came in after the...” - Anne
New Zealand
“The building was old but 'homely'. Staff were very friendly, informative and helpful. Super amazing meal! and more than I could eat. Clean and comfortable, we would stay there again no problem.” - Ben-tal
New Zealand
“The owners and staff were very friendly and it was interesting to learn about the history of Blackball which was reflected in the name of the bar and the photos on the wall. Our room was clean and pleasant. Dinner and breakfast were nice.” - Ann
New Zealand
“Pat and Jane are great hosts.. Really friendly and helpful. The food was very good. The inn is an excellent place to stay before starting the Paparoa track.” - Alice
United Kingdom
“We had a lovely stay, the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. We had a nice room with a. It was a very comfy bed and the food was delicious. We would highly recommend it.” - Karen
New Zealand
“Outstanding Hosts, warm, comfortable, great Breakfast.” - Morag
New Zealand
“Comfortable bed, spacious room. Great for starting point for Paparoa walk.” - Amy
New Zealand
“Great food, friendly staff. Perfect location to start the Paparoa Track.” - Prattley
New Zealand
“Great hosts, very accommodating, great food. Friendly locals. Highly recommended.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.



