Heartland World Heritage Hotel, Haast

Dwarfed by the mountains, rivers, beaches and lush rainforest of the South Westland World Heritage Area, our Heartland World Heritage Hotel provides the perfect resting spot for travellers and adventurers alike.

Heartland World Heritage Hotel Hotel Accommodation Haast

Heartland World Heritage Hotel (formerly known as Haast World Heritage Hotel) sits on the doorstep of a unique world heritage area. Located in Haast Junction, four kilometres from Haast township in south Westland, we offer the ideal place to stopover and explore this incredible area, en route between the West Coast and the southern lakes. Heartland World Heritage Hotel is pleased to welcome you to the Westland World Heritage Area - one of the most untouched environments in New Zealand.

Within this area you will find ancient forests, mighty glaciers, rare wildlife, wild coastlines and perhaps even a new sense of awe and appreciation for the natural world around us. Our warm, comfortable accommodation, with spectacular mountain views, has all you need to rest, refuel and relax during your adventures.

Heartland World Heritage Hotel Location

View Heartland World Heritage Hotel in a larger map

Lat: 43° 51' 30.9816" S
Lon: 169° 2' 33.504" E

Heartland World Heritage Hotel Facilities

For your convenience the Heartland World Heritage Hotel offers...

Heartland World Heritage Hotel Room Amenities

The Heartland World Heritage Hotel has 52 rooms comprising 48 superior rooms plus two family suites and two family rooms featuring separate bedrooms. All are non-smoking.

Rooms include:

*Some facilities may not be available in all room types.

Haast Local Attractions

Part of the 2.6 million hectare South West New Zealand World Heritage Area or Te Wahipounamu as it is known in Maori, the Haast area has more than its fair share of natural attractions. Take a walk under a canopy of ancient Rimu trees, try your luck at spotting some of the native birds or animals or choose something altogether more adventurous. Activities and attractions include:

Jet boating
Jet skiing
Fly salmon and trout fishing
Scenic flights
Local birdlife (Kiwi, Bellbird, Tui, Kaka, Kea)
Marine life (Hector Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins, fur seals)
Walking & trekking
Haast World Heritage Area Visitor Centre

The Waitoto Room, Frontier Cafe & Bar and the Arawata Bar

The Frontier Cafe & Bar offers a cafe style lunch during the day and a la carte dining in the evening in a public bar atmosphere with a roaring fireplace to make any traveller feel cozy.

Opening Hours

Start the day with buffet breakfast in The Waitoto Room (also open seasonally for dinner) open from 6am, call in to the Frontier Café & Bar for lunch and a la carte evening dining open from 11am till later for a meal or a few drinks and game of pool. The Arawata Bar is open seasonally in conjunction with The Waitoto Room which offers a cozy escape to while away the evening.

Rugged West Coast cuisine

The West Coast has its share of tasty treats from the surrounding rugged natural environment from game meats to the famous West Coast whitebait. With either buffet dining (seasonal) from our carvery in the Waitoto Room to our casual cafe and hearty pub style fare in the Frontier Cafe & Bar we will ensure that you leave happy and contented.

See below for a sample of our localised menu:

The Frontier Cafe & Bar Lunch Menu
The Frontier Cafe & Bar Dinner Menu