Facilities
Giant, Luxury Beds
Relax and recharge in your ultra-comfortable Super King bed.
- The superior quality super king and long single mattresses ensure a good nights sleep.
- Electric blankets are provided on all beds in the cooler months (by request during summer).
- Snuggle down in gorgeous bedding (Luxury wool duvets in the Kotuku Apartment)
Twin bedrooms can be converted to Super Kings. Stylish sofa beds in the living area provide comfortable extra beds.
"The most comfortable bed I have slept in since leaving home, 3 months ago." - Liz, Surrey, UK -Jan 2008
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Family Living Areas
Enjoy the huge living areas and sunny private courtyards.
- Large lounge for families to spread out and recharge with TV / DVD
- Enjoy the long summer evenings in your private courtyard with a classic Kiwi BBQ on the unique "WOK 'N ROLL" sculpture by Hokitika artist Richard Penrose
Kitchen Facilities
Modern kitchen facilities; cooktops, microwave, rice cooker and refrigerator.
- The cooktops are not suitable for intense heat of Wok-style cooking however the custom-built gas "WOK 'N ROLL" station is available free of charge.
- A comprehensive range of pots, pans, woks, crockery and utensils, electric kettle, toaster, rice cooker and coffee plunger
- Complementary tea, coffee and milk are provided.
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Instant Heating
Your apartment has a HEAT PUMP / Air conditioner to keep the temperature perfect for you.
Electric blankets are provided on all beds during the the cooler months (avail. on request during summer).
Ensuite
Your Apartment is self contained with own bathroom (shower and toilet).
- Fluffy towels, body wash and hand soap are provided.
- Hair dryers in each apartment.
The Luxury, Kotuku apartment has a large bathroom with a walk in shower.
- It is purpose-built for wheelchair access and is ideally suited for Japanese-style showering.
- Also features the most original toiletpaper holder you will ever see. (As yet un-named sculpture by Richard Penrose. Email Rain on the Roof with your ideas)
Central Location
Your Apartment is situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood on the Hokitika Riverfront.
5 minute walk to town centre, restaurants and activities.
Less than 500m to:
- Fenced playground, BMX track and Sports Field
- Heated public swimming pool
- Wetland with native birds and raised walkway
- See our family activities page
Hokitika is the centre of the West Coast.
Short day trips can be easily made from here to the Pancake Rocks or Glaciers.
In and around Hokitika, there are a number of great activities within half an hour drive.
Accessibility
We offer a beautiful purpose built apartment complying with current accessibility regulations.
- 2 bedrooms (Master super king bedroom and triple bedroom)
- A gentle, sheltered ramp leads to the open plan living area and kitchen
- TV + DVD, Air Conditioner/Heat Pump, comfy sofas
- Well Equipped Kitchen, microwave, cooktop, etc...
- A second ramp from the Master Bedroom leads to your private courtyard with BBQ
- Doorways are 900mm wide, large vehicle parking right outside front door
- The newly upgraded bathroom is spacious and features local art:
- 'Waterlilly' an original oil painting by Bev Olson
- a beautiful native timber shower seat by Rachel Olson
- and an iron bird sculpture toiletpaper holder by Richard Penrose
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View Apartment "We have found the perfect Disabled accommodation. Clean & very tasteful.
No rain on the roof - will return for that!!" - Marie and Kevin Dey, Timaru, October 2008
More information:
- Hoist accessibility - longer bed legs are available with prior arrangement.
- Meal delivery service available to pick up and deliver restaurant meals to the comfort of your apartment.
- The local swimming pool, 500m away, has electric hoist access. Pool Staff are friendly and approachable.
- Information and ideas for accessible West Coast activities available from your hosts.
We would appreciate any feedback about our accessible facilities and/or our presentation of them.
Is there something else we can offer to make your stay easier or more enjoyable? email Rain on the Roof
Accessible, Spacious and Stylish