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Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Kaitaia

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Property entrance
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
235 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, 0410
  • Te Ahu Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Okahu Estate Winery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Far North Regional Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room for 8

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room for 5

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Kaitaia

City center stay.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Okahu Estate Winery and Te Ahu Centre. Also, Far North Regional Museum is within 2 miles (3 km) and Ancient Kauri Kingdom is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Okahu Estate Winery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Ahu Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Far North Regional Museum - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Karikari Peninsula - 21 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Taipa Beach - 31 min drive - 22.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Birdies Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peek a Boo - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Kaitaia
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 388 square feet (36 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kaitaia hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 388 sq ft of conference space
  • 36 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads.

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12 for adults and NZD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 12 for adults and NZD 12 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker to the airport?

Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker is 5.3 mi (8-min drive) away from the Kaitaia (KAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

As of Jun 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker on Jun 11, 2025 start from $81.66, excluding 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.

Does Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker.

How close is Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker to the beach?

This hotel is 9.6 mi (16-min drive) from Ninety Mile Beach and 10.7 mi (21-min drive) from Te Angaanga Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 12 for adults and NZD 12 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker have a pool?

Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker does not have a pool.

Does Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker to downtown Kaitaia?

Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker is 0.7 mi away from Kaitaia.

Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked a room for 3 adults. Only 1 pillow each, no bedside cabinets, 1 teaspoon. I know there was a communal kitchen but a microwave would have been a nice touch and some cutlery and crockery. Bathroom was awful, small, 1 loose tap and an impossible to use small sink, if you bent over to actually spit your toothpaste into the sink, you hit your head on the soap dispenser very inconveniently located jus above sink! Paid $166 for it, expected a bit more tbh. Won't be going back there I'm afraid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Isaac

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t too bad for the price but wouldn’t go back, I ended up moving accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexander

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

Avoid

Avoid! Place was run down and dirty especially the kitchen with all the utensils etc dirty and flies everywhere. Had to check in at the motel next door for our keys but not informed of this in advance. It seems like a place with seasonal workers living long term and not in good conditions. This place needs to decide if it’s for local workforce or tourists because it needs a higher standard for tourism.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

phil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting, funky setting, with a Maori morae (or facsimile) on the grounds. Good internet, nice to have pool access. Useful to have access to the full kitchen and meet other travelers, although we preferred to have a private room for 3.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great value for the money

Fantastic receptionist, but confusing co-management with hotel next door. We had a "triple" room with a shared kitchen / living area. Shared areas were OK, but room was poorly maintained and a bit dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pranita, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Bed was comfy, common area was great. Only downside is probally the shower pressure and crumbs on the bench upon arrival. Other than that we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mace

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checked in late due to working overtime, quick phone call to the office, she gladly checked me in, glad to see someone with a friendly personality after a long day. Very courteous and helpful. Happy to stay here every time I'm in Kaitaia Nga mihi to all the staff there Mace
My room for 3nights xx
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Overall ok or the price

Kitchen is very big. Room a bit smaller than I thought. Parlitright in front of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just what I needed for my trip up north, staff were most helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Fletcher

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Rattled my cage!

Your website indicated my bill would be $102; yet I was charged $400. I found it an embarrassing position to be in. My laptop went missing; after requesting a police report be filed, the laptop was returned the next day , when I was out. The New Manageress, Vicky, was upset about It and send the police report as if from her Home. The Reception Staff Member on Saturday admitted she had been having a nap when O tried to collect my luggage. I think they have staffing issues. I would like a refund. Nicky Bayley
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff all were so polite and friendly and helpful with information
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. We has a motel style room that was very clean, very comfortable beds, excellent bed linen and towels. The common room and kitchen was clean and well equipped. The staff were very friendly and happy to help at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locality. Tourist operators happy to pick up at motel. Close to food outlets.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic but good accommodation, great as a starting point for trips to the north
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Yukon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a fancy place but darn handy and it had everything we wanted. Think summer cabin rather than 4 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Kotiro3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tidy, over the road from a lovely restaurant. Family rooms were away from the hussle and bustle and the marae was pretty cool! Very helpful and friendly reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Convenient, but loud

The hostel was very convenient for me, but the night I stayed, there were a lot of people there and it was loud as a result because my room was next to the social area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018