Kumara
Greymouth
Popular places to visit
Rapahoe Beach
A small cluster of houses and some oceanfront accommodation mark one of the Great Coast Road’s sleepy enclaves, an ideal place to put your feet up.
West Coast Rail Trail
You can take time to visit West Coast Rail Trail during your travels to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Shantytown
Learn about the local history of Greymouth with a stop at Shantytown. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Monteith's Brewing Company
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Jade Country Greymouth
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Jade Country Greymouth during your travels in Greymouth. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Left Bank Art Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Left Bank Art Gallery in Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Kumara Hotel Deals
Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
Not as good as when I stayed a couple of years ago. The room wasn’t very clean and the shower gel and shampoo had run out and not been replaced. Was quite musty smelling which wasn’t great for hayfever. Was quite disappointed.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel
At the time of writing, this hotel has a 9.2 on Expedia. That is truly absurd. This hotel is old (they don’t call it “historic” for nothing) and run down (featuring peeling wallpaper, a saggy matress, threadbare carpet and a kitchen that looks like it was built in the 80s). Making things worse, there ...
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025
Margs on The Corner
Home away from home
Nestled on the cycle trail
I thought it was a 3 bedroom or had 3 beds. There were 2 beds and a futon. We ended up using the futon in the living room instead. We didn’t find the indoor trash bin until we were leaving, because it was outside. Other than that, it was very clean and the price was great.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Beachfront Hotel
Room was adequate. Food in the restaurant was terrible.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
The Ashley Hotel
Room was very small, shower was terrible. The restaurant was lovely and staff were great
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Stayed there about 20 yrs ago and don’t think it’s had anything done to it since then, time for a redo
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kumara
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway are some notable places to visit nearby.
Camerons
If you're spending time in Camerons, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Shantytown Heritage Railway.
Rutherglen
If you're spending some time in Rutherglen, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway are top sights worth seeing.
Paroa
If you're spending time in Paroa, you might enjoy its beaches and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Monteith's Brewing Company.
Kaiata
Travelers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Karoro
While Karoro might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.
