The Best Place to Stay in Greymouth? Here’s Our Take on the Top 10 Holiday Park

If you’re looking for the best campsite in Greymouth to base yourself while exploring the West Coast, we highly recommend the Greymouth Top 10 Holiday Park – and not just because we’ve stayed there.

We actually used to work at this exact park (and several other holiday parks across New Zealand), so we’ve seen the behind-the-scenes stuff most reviewers can’t talk about. And yep, we’ve stayed there as guests too – giving us a pretty rare perspective on what it’s really like from both sides.

Top 10 Holiday Parks are known for their great facilities and epic locations, and after spending a few years road-tripping around NZ (and staying at more than a few), we’ve come to know what separates a good park from a great one.

In this Greymouth Top 10 review, we’ll walk you through all the different accommodation options – including who they’re best for, what to skip, and the low-key insider tips that can seriously improve your stay.

👉 Just to be clear: we no longer work for Greymouth Top 10 (or any Top 10). They haven’t asked us to write this and we’re not being paid to promote it. Everything here is 100% our own opinion – the good, the bad, and the slightly noisy.

Accommodation Options at Greymouth Top 10 (What to Book + What to Skip)

Like most Top 10’s around New Zealand, Greymouth Seaside Holiday Park has a variety of accommodation options depending on your budget and style of travel.

From small standard cabins and self contained studio units, to fully serviced motel rooms and luxury Seaview apartments, this Top 10 has it all – but which one should you choose as someone road tripping without kids?

Let’s take a look;

Small & Large Standard Cabins

Best for: Budget travellers or groups happy to share facilities and don’t mind a bit of noise.
Skip if: You’re a light sleeper or want more privacy.

These rooms are really basic but perfect if you’re travelling on a budget and happy to use the communal facilities. They can sleep 3–6 people…

If you’re just looking for the cheapest option and don’t need kitchen access, this is ideal. But if you’d rather not walk to the kitchen every time you want a cuppa, it might be worth spending a little more for a Kitchen Cabin

A lot of other campsites we’ve stayed at require you to bring your own bedding or hire it from them with your booking – that’s not the case here, and it’s something we really appreciate because it keeps costs down and isn’t an unexpected nightmare if you’re checking in late (we’ve had that!)

The only downside is they’re really popular with school trips, and if there’s a local event these will be the first to go too (like the famous Coast to Coast race), which can make it a really busy and noisy area if you happen to be in that block at the same time.

That said, all of the accommodation is busy in peak seasons but these ones are typically noisier due to how many people can fit in each room.

On the plus side, this block has newly renovated toilets and showers and due to being a little further away from the other rooms, they rarely get busy aside from the people within that block. Unlike the others which are shared with campers too.

However, if these are closed (which happens sometimes during the quieter months) it can be a bit of a walk to the loo at night.

Oh! And there’s plenty of parking right outside your room too – even if you have a larger van or motorhome.

Small & Large Kitchen Cabins

Best for: Cooking your own meals without using the shared kitchen.
Skip if: You’ve got a big vehicle or want a quieter room – these are closer to the playground.

These are a slight step up from the standard cabins – you’ll still use the communal bathrooms, but you’ll have a small kitchenette with all the basics.

They’re perfect if you want more food flexibility without bumping up to the self-contained units. But if you’re already leaning toward privacy and your own bathroom, you might find the jump to a self-contained unit worth the extra cost.

The downside of these rooms is they’re really close to the playground and parking can be limited if you’re in a bigger vehicle – but there are other places to park nearby to the room.

If you’re on a budget, don’t mind a cosy space, and want the convenience of cooking without having to potentially wait for space – this is a great choice.

Self Contained Units

Best for: Travellers wanting privacy, a private bathroom, and a full kitchen – our top pick!
Skip if: You’re on a super tight budget or don’t need the added space.

Taking another step up from the Kitchen Cabins, the Self Contained Units have their own bathroom and kitchen. This means you can get settled in and not have to worry about waiting your turn for a shower or cooking with a crowd around you.

These are our favourite type of accommodation because they’re usually fairly priced and give us the privacy we enjoy when we’re road tripping without the camper – and to be honest, even on the occasional night with the camper!

The Self Contained Units have a couple of different options too, depending on your group set up; single rooms with a double or twin bed, or the family room which is one bedroom with beds in the living space sleeping up to 5.

Insider tip; If you have restricted mobility, give them a call and let them know. If they can, they’ll put you in an end unit which has parking next to it.

Motel Rooms

Best for: Couples or small families looking for peace, privacy, and extra space.
Skip if: You’re solo and only staying a night – the self-contained units might be better value.

These rooms offer the most privacy from the rest of the Holiday Park without paying big bucks. They have a studio layout (where it’s all in one living space) or one to two bedrooms, and are completely self contained.

Being a bit more out of the way, they’re probably the quietest rooms even when the whole place is busy. They’re pretty spacious too so on those iconic West Coast rainy days you won’t feel cramped up if you choose to stay inside.

Seaview Apartments

Best for: Groups, families, or anyone ready to splurge for an amazing view and hotel mixed with AirBnB-style stay.
Skip if: You’re just looking for a place to crash – this is more “holiday mode” than “quick stopover.”

A fantastic option if you’re travelling as a large group and want a relaxing stay with absolutely everything you need – including getting serviced like a hotel room, with fresh towels daily and teas/coffee getting topped up.

Sleeping up to 10 people, with a private yard, BBQs, spa bath (!!) and fantastic ocean view, I don’t think you’ll top accommodation like this anywhere in Greymouth.

The downside? I’m not really sure there is one to be honest. They’re right at the back of the Holiday Park so it’s a bit of a ‘trek’ if you want to walk to their mini golf or into town but that’s just me being picky. 

Best Rooms at Greymouth Top 10 Holiday Park

Greymouth Top 10 rooms are not dog friendly and they will not allow you to leave your dog in the car while you’re staying (rightfully so). If you are travelling with a dog, your only option here is camping.

Camping at Greymouth Top 10 (Dog Friendly)

In addition to their rooms, the Greymouth Top 10 Holiday Park of course also has campsites for tents, campervans and caravans.

You can choose to have electric hookup, or not, and they have a mix of hard standing and grass pitches.

What we really loved about this Greymouth campground is that you get to choose your own spot – meaning you can be as close to, or as far from, the facilities (and playground) as you want to be.

None of the campsites have a view as such, but there are a lot of spots that are just a hop skip and a jump from the beach through the trees.

If you’re tent camping, I strongly recommend booking in advance so you can be sure there’s space.

Dogs are allowed to camp at Greymouth Top 10 Camping Ground but they must be on a lead at all times.

Facilities at Greymouth Top 10: Kitchens, BBQs, and More

After working at the Greymouth Top 10 Holiday Park for almost two years, and spending a good chunk of time travelling around to other holiday parks around the South Island, I can honestly say that the facilities here are some of the best we’ve seen – and that’s not the bias talking.

Kitchen, Dining & BBQs

When the weather’s good on the West Coast, there’s nothing better than enjoying a good ol’ BBQ in the sun – and this Greymouth Campsite has a couple that are free to use for any guests on site!

Aside from that, they have a really large kitchen and dining area that means even when it’s raining you’re unlikely going to have to wait long to get a space.

The only exception for this is if they have a school trip in but guests are always made aware of that at check in.

It’s no secret that the West Coast’s weather can be unpredictable, so they have a good mix of inside and outside seating, which is something you’ll really appreciate if you’re there in the rainy season!

Toilet & Showers

Do you dread getting a shower at a campsite when it’s cold? Don’t worry! Greymouth Top 10’s shower blocks have underfloor heating so you can be pretty confident it’s going to be nice and toasty in there through winter.

There are also plenty of cubicle for toilets and showers, plus a couple of hairdryers too! What else could you ask for?

Games Room/TV room

This isn’t something we really look for or need when we’re travelling, but I can appreciate that those with kids get a lot of use out of them.

The games room is well stocked with old-style video games, a pool table and an air hockey table. It gets pretty busy in the summer with kids, but it’s not really near any rooms so it’s unlikely to disturb you too much if noise is a concern.

Both rooms are closed on an evening (we’d lock them around 9 or 10 pm – but that might have changed now) so things do tend to quiet down overnight anyway.

Playground

Again, as a couple travelling without kids the playground is only ever something we look for so we know where to camp that’s not near it (does that make us scrooges? Maybe haha).

It’s close to the main entrance and there aren’t too many rooms that close to it. I think the layout of the whole park has been really well thought out to be the least disruptive as possible to be honest.

Bike &  Go-Kart Rental

If you want to explore a bit more of Greymouth but don’t fancy the walk into town, Greymouth Top 10 Holiday Park has a couple of bikes available to rent.

They’re on a first come first served basis, and rented in time chunks rather than days so you’ll have to plan accordingly.

They also have Go-Karts available for the kids to rent in 30 minute slots. Again, first come first served and they’re in demand in the summer so you’ll want to get in early.

The Beach

Now, one of the downsides to Greymouth Seaside Top 10 Holiday Park is that unless you’re in one of the apartments, you’re not really going to get a seaview which is a shame because they get some amazing sunsets – especially March to May!

That said, it’s a really short walk from any of the rooms or campsites if you do want to go and check it out.

Don’t expect glorious sand though – it’s a grey rock beach, but still beautiful… just be sure to spray for sandflies!!

Crazy Golf

The most unique thing about this Greymouth campground is their crazy golf!

Matt and his lads planned it and built it themselves and honestly? It’s such a fantastic idea.

We saw families enjoy hours of fun on it and it really draws in the locals too so if you get a chance, hire a couple of clubs and check it out

What Are The Staff Like At Greymouth Top 10?

Yes, this section is probably bias and comes from personally getting to know the staff and seeing them like family but.. when so many of the office staff have been there years I think that speaks for itself, right?

Matt, Steph, Lynn, Warren and the rest of the team go out of their way to make staying at the holiday park the best experience for their guests. A warm welcome is certainly a kiwi thing but if you want to stay at a family operated holiday park and be treated like extended family – you’ll get that here, as a guest and as part of the team 😉

Final Thoughts on Greymouth Top 10

If you’re road-tripping the West Coast and want somewhere reliable, clean, and super well set up – Greymouth Top 10 is hard to beat.

Whether you’re pulling in with a camper, looking to treat yourself to a seaview apartment, or just need a basic bed for the night, there’s something here for every kind of traveller. And honestly? After working here, staying here, and seeing the behind-the-scenes chaos that goes into keeping these places running… We still book it. That says a lot.

If you’re keen to explore more of the area while you’re here – from pancake rocks to low-key local gems – we’ve got a whole post on the best free and cheap things to do in Greymouth.