67 Beach road, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand
#31 of 33 hotels in Kaikoura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 733 hostel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.4
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
7.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 April 2024
Wesley
United KingdomHot tub wasn’t ready
Value for money
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Philippa
United KingdomThe kitchen was dirty and lacked utensils and kitchen ware, often ran out.
The beds were comfortable and the roof terrace was nice
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Freya
AustraliaNothing
The views behind the property are stunning. Really nice cosy vibes inside.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Yuhsien
TaiwanA little far from city
Good environment
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Will
United KingdomI had to be switched rooms as someone had gone into the wrong room and meant I didn't have a bed! But the staff quickly sorted it!
The facilities and location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Wang
New ZealandIt is loud when stay on the side which close to the road.
The facility is great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Euan
United KingdomNo lockers.
Almost everything.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Casey
New ZealandRooms a little small but it was comfortable
Room was quiet and hot tub and pool were fun!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Douglas
South AfricaBit far from the centre
Very friendly and helpful staff Loved the pool area
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Lukas
GermanyWhirlpool and Pool
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Jasmin
GermanyThere are many group travelers, but as an individual traveler it is difficult to come into contact with others. For us there was no typical hostel vibe. The communal kitchen is sometimes left very dirty and no one seems to care about it.
Nice large common areas.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Ruby
New ZealandNot sure which room is above Moa, but guests extremely loud up till gone 2am both nights. No fault of the hostel, but guests not being respectful
Nice outdoor area, good location. Bed was comfy and staff were friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Sabrina
SwitzerlandDorms are rather small and the facilities like bathrooms and kitchen weren’t all that clean.
Close to some good restaurants (The Beach Café) and has everything you need.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Ai
JapanThe kitchen was a bit messy...
The bed was big enough and comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Laura
United KingdomNot many bathroom cubicles.
Private room available. Tv in room. Easy check in/out.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Jordan
United KingdomOnly little things, but a lack of plug sockets, so bring an extention lead. Everything else was fab
Friendly and welcoming staff, great facilities and a short walk from the town. Handy parking and discounts with local businesses included.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Andrew
United KingdomFacilities were slightly tired.
Checked in late due to a delayed flight, they accommodated without any fuss. Clear directions to our room. It was clearly a motel in the past, we had a room where the bed was moved and bunk beds added to create a family room or for 4.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Schoevi
Austriafriendly staff, clean rooms and comfy beds, clean and well equipped kitchen, sockets near the bed
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Helen
New ZealandPrice for a back packers was high but suppose January was high season. Looked like there had been a leak in roof at some stage and part of ceiling was taped up right above the bed. The shower didn’t drain well because of all the hair in shower trap.
Location pool and hot tub and kitchen facilities. Got talking to a lot of travellers in the hot tub.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Éanna
AustraliaThe sauna and jacuzzi were not available
It was really clean. There were loads of excellent facilities and the location was very good.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Richard
New Zealand?
I seem great
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Pascal
FranceNothing
Alls
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Cora
GermanyNo place in the dorm to store or lock your stuff.
The pool and hotpool were great. And the views on the mountains are amazing. The staff was uncomplicated and I could easily extend my stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Christina
GermanyCleaning the vans in the bathroom could be beneficial ….
Overall good accommodation.
Stayed in January 2024
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