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The best hostels in Marahau

Some of the best backpacker spots in Marahau

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Set in Marahau, 300 metres from Marahau Beach, Adventure Inn Marahau offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

At the hostel, all rooms have air conditioning and a shared bathroom.

One of the best backpacker I’ve stayed at. The staff are amazingly friendly, always available and happy to help or chat. The place offer every free facility you can dream of: ping pong, pools, hamac and even a home cinema! At night everybody is welcome to share some burned marshmallows around the barbecue. The dorms are nicely organised in old containers and the beds are comfy. You’re 5 min away from the beach or the track. Highly recommended!

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9.2
Superb
325 reviews

Situated on the edge of the Abel Tasman National Park The Barn Cabins & Camp offers guests shared accommodation in a natural bush setting. Socialise by the BBQ or over a game of billiards.

The hostel is just 180 metres from the Abel Tasman Glow Worms. Motueka is 13 km from the property.

Great location on the edge of the Abel Tasman Park, great warm groendly welcoming staff.

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8.6
Fabulous
729 reviews
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£15
per night

Kaiteri Lodge is just 50 metres from the golden sands of Kaiteriteri Beach. The lodge is a 20-minute drive from Abel Tasman National Park, and the property's staff can help you plan your activities during your stay.

Accommodation options include twin, double and family rooms, all with TVs and en suite bathrooms with showers. There are mixed dormitories with shared facilities also available.

clean and tidy close to the beach

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7.6
Good
660 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Marahau

  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 325 reviews
    Best hostel in NZ 👍
    Rene
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 325 reviews
    One of the best hostels i have stayed in so far. First of the staff is really helpfull and kind, felt right at home. The hostel is really nice, it has a big garden with hammocks, pool tables, a cinema, an inside living room and a fireplace where u can roast marshmallows every night. The location is good aswell its on walking distance from the beach and the park and right next to the kayak hire and water taxi. Dorms and beds were great aswell!
    Myrthe
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 285 reviews
    Great location and very clean. Classed as a backpackers but is so much more
    Peter
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 325 reviews
    Great facilities, friendly and informed personell and within walking distance of Abel Tasman national park. They helped me organize activites and informed me where to go. They came and picked me up and dropped me back of i Kaiteriteri. The best hostel I stayed in during my NZ trip!
    E
    Elin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 476 reviews
    We stayed in the back packers dormitory at the Beach Camp. It was very well equipped and exceptionally clean and tidy. Suited our needs perfectly. Highly recommend this backpackers as one of the best we have ever stayed at. Great private outdoor area with large outdoor dining table. Kitchen had everything you need.
    Sally
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 325 reviews
    So far the best hostel I stayed in NZ! The owner as well as the staff is super friendly and extremely helpful - they always assure all the guests are doing well. We spontaneously decided to do a camping trip in the Abel Tasman and they provided us a tent and sleeping bags. In case of bad weather they have lots of board games as well as a cinema and pool tables, nice indoor and outdoor common area.
    Magdalena
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 325 reviews
    Amazing facilities, very fun and sociable hostel. Comfy beds, lovely staff, great location, good for meeting people and learning about the area/finding out things to do in Abel Tasman. Would 100% recommend.
    Hamilton
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £40.32
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 729 reviews
    It's probably the best hostel I have ever been in. The staff were amazing, and the whole place was so cosy. Thanks, guys, for the fantastic experience and the good chats.
    Paula
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 325 reviews
    Great location very close to Abel Tasman NP. The style of the dorm rooms made out of shiping containers is unique. During the summer a great place to stay. There are even an in-house cinema and pool tables. The upper bunk beds are a bit high, but all of them have two outlets and two USB ports.
    Andreas
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 325 reviews
    great location, close to the National park. lots of outdoor social space as well as indoor. some nights can buy burgers and chips from hostel - great portion sizes. friendly staff, great stay! travelling with kiwi experience bus and this was much better than the one they recommend.
    Hannah
    Solo traveller