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Dusky Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Kaikoura Museum

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Kaikoura's Dusky Lodge - Hostel offers genuine hospitality with breakfast at Sicarios, the on-site café. Enjoy the spa tub, seasonal outdoor pool, and free WiFi. Multilingual staff provide helpful local recommendations for daily adventures.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Ensuite Family Room

Ensuite Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bathrooms
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
67 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 10 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬3 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
  • Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and a computer station
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
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

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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
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dusky Lodge - Hostel on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$110.00, 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).

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Dusky Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 212 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the swimming pool and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Comfortable hostel in good location

Basic but comfortable room. Good facilities in kitchen Nice views from veranda Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly team and great facilities. We look forward to coming back when the weather is warmer and the cafe and pool are open. Well equipped kitchen facilities providing 180⁰ views of the mountains whilst cooking. Great location being centrally located on the main road a 5 minute walk from the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Micaela

Good clean and comfortable accom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Pritilata

Liked: Staff & service
The only staff we interacted with was professional but friendly & helpful. Rules were strict, followed resulting in a calm & peaceful atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the back patio. Close enough to walk to bus station. Kitchen equipement is definitely not the best
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

I’m not a hostel person

This is a ‘well-used’ hostel. I probably would not stay here but this is where the group I was travelling with stays. Too basic for me, it might be okay for others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Needed a bed for short stay in Kaikoura en route to Picton ferry. Dusty Lodge was available, pet friendly and the lower end of budget. Arrived after reception shut but they had left key and instructions to room. It was very small especially considering we paid $20 extra for a dog but was equipped with a tv, fan, stools, desk and plenty of hooks which I like for hanging bags, leashes, coats etc. Could see a pool, spa and sauna plus 2 kitchens which we didn't have time to use. Not used to sharing a bathroom with strangers so that was a big minus - reason why I wouldn't likely book again. Nice walking distance to dairy open til 11pm and next morning to bakery for coffee and scone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Jinish

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pathetic

Very smelly and unhygenic room.. Staff tried to help ti change tge room with her limited time but besds are dusty, smelly, stained with some or otger thing.. Very disappointed with the stay... Miserable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not impressed about their cleanliness

The hostel didn’t change the pillow cases, I’ve found several hair on all of pillows from previous guests stayed. Not sure about if they’ve changed the bedsheets. The wall is quite thin, You can hear TV noise from the room next to you when sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Liked: Amenities
Bathroom lighting did not work and when it was brought to staff's attention, nothing was done. We had to use mobile phone torches in the bathroom

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great, highly recommended!

My stuff was perfect, i wish I stay longer. Cheap price and really nice stay. Bbq, pool, quiet, nice staff. At the beginning when I arrived with the bus, i thought omg... this is to far from in town.. but not at all. easy walking to restaurants and beach and grocery. Big mentionne to Greta and Sean who really make a difference, they where great, really helful, always really happy to assist with all the question or needed. It male a big difference on your stay when poeple are happy to help you. You can see that the team who work at Dusgy are happy. (i stay to other hostel that unfortunately.. staff make you feel that you disturbed them when you ask a questions, or even they dont help at all..) what is NOT THE CASE WITH THIS PLACE. They are nice and reallly really FRIEMDLY AND HELPFULL. Thank you ! The pool and the bbq is great, i wish that we can use the big kitchen but was almost always reserve for group. But notthing else to say about this hostel is great. Stay longer there guys and emjoy your time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHOJIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
部屋も綺麗で寝やすかった。 ホテルの人はとてもフレンドリーで良い人だった。 近くにスーパーもあるし、レストランも色々あるので、ご飯にも困らない
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Owal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked how clean the property was and the facilities, e.g. kitchen with an oven. However, my room smelled musty and old which was unfortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Le mail envoyé par l’auberge stipulait que la réception fermait à 18h. Je suis arrivée à 16h50, tout etait déjà fermé. Les horaires sur la porte indiquaient fermeture à 17h… soit mais je suis arrivée avant 17h de toute façon. J’ai tenté de les appeler, sans réponse… J’ai du trouver un autre hébergement en urgence, merci !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Muy amable el personal. Y segura
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Küche top ausgestattet. Der Pool war super!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was adequate and near facilities. TV didn't work and one light bulb needed changing. Bed was comfortable and room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent space… Staff is awsome 😍😍😍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
카이코우라에서의 좋은 추억을 안겨준 숙소. 사교적인 분위기에서 다양한 사람들을 만날 수 있는 곳. 시설은 넓고 깨끗했으며 직원들은 모두 친절했다. 특히 리셉션의 abbey는 아주 친절하고 카이코우라에서 해야하는 것들을 많이 추천해주었다. 온수 욕조와 사우나가 아주 좋았다.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sehr unkompliziert. Ruhig, obwohl nah der Hauptstraße. Fenster gut isoliert. Backpackerabsteige. Sehr zivilisiert.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

KEIKO

Disliked: Amenities
1km walk from city center. I liked the wall pictures about creatures Kitchen is useful and nice view of mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024