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Dusky Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, walk to Kaikoura Museum
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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June 2024

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Exterior
Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Towels
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is NZ$105
Price available on 15/5/2024

Check out the area

Map
67 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Popular LocationKaikoura District Museum12 min walk
  • Popular LocationKaikoura Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationPeninsula Walkway7 min drive
  • AirportBlenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)101 min drive
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Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
2 bathrooms
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bathrooms
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Ensuite Family Room

Ensuite Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, Dusky Lodge - Hostel is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Seaward Kaikoura Range, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing and other activities like whale watching.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Museum - 9 min walk
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 12 min walk
  • Kaikoura Beach - 12 min walk
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cods & Crayfish - 3 min walk
  • Lobster Inn Tavern - 7 min walk
  • Kaikoura Bakery - 1 min walk
  • Strawberry Tree - 9 min walk
  • The Craypot - 11 min walk

About this property

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Hostel near Kaikoura Beach
Located close to Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum, Dusky Lodge - Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site Michelin star rated café, Sicarios, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, a TV in reception and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage, a computer station and a front desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Dusky Lodge - Hostel have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sicarios

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Dusky Lodge Backpackers Kaikoura
Dusky Lodge Backpackers
Dusky Backpackers Kaikoura
Dusky Backpackers
Dusky Lodge
Dusky Lodge Backpackers
Dusky Lodge - Hostel Kaikoura
Dusky Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Dusky Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Does Dusky Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

As of 14 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dusky Lodge - Hostel on 15 May 2024 start from NZ$104.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dusky Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Dusky Lodge - Hostel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Beach. Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Dusky Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 173 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a huge place for a backpackers, we definitely enjoyed staying there.

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Affordable accomodation not too far from the town centre. Beds are obviously old and need an upgrade as they are dipping, but not unexpected for budget accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with family
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberlea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with ensuite, painful because it was upstairs which I hadn’t realised, carrying all our bags up was tricky. Simple things like enough tea towels in the kitchen and cloths for the bench’s would’ve made a difference. Pool and spa were good but very busy. Door to bathroom kept opening by itself (sliding). Staff didn’t give wifi password or explain there were problems until prompted.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a large hostel with some good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

coline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom didnt look like it had been cleaned, shower still had watermarks like it hadnt been cleaned. If you want guests to take sheets off beds on departure, you need to make sure whats under them is at least clean, not clumps of hair and stains all over protector. If its that stained you need to replace as not a good look
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The water was hot in the shower - very much appreciated. We found getting an e-mail at 5.00pm on the day of arrival with details wasn't really reassuring as to whether or not we still had a room for the night! Also the instructions on the sheet could afford to be more specific so that guests can be as helpful as possible - e.g. we were asked to strip the bed and put the sheets in the foyer - no mention of the towels. Only after we'd returned to key to the box did we discover we should have also brought the towels down. As well the cleanliness needed to be improved. The shower was very dirty around the edges of the base. It would be good to see fans in the showers - or some kind of shower hood to keep the steam in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Katrin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms weren’t serviced and cleaned during our stay. Same for the kitchen. Otherwise fine and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023