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Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Marahau Beach in Kaiteriteri

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Living area
Reception
Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, Garden View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave
Bathroom sink
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
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Map
21 Moss Rd, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaiteriteri, 7197
  • Popular LocationMarahau Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKaiteriteri Beach13 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittle Kaiteriteri Beach19 min drive
  • AirportTakaka (KTF)76 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, Garden View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, Garden View

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, Garden View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kaiteriteri

In Kaiteriteri .At this Kaiteriteri hostel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Marahau Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Abel Tasman Coast Track. Abel Tasman National Park and Kaiteriteri Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marahau Beach - 4 min drive
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 13 min drive
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 13 min drive
  • Ngarua Caves - 14 min drive
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hop Federation - 9 min drive
  • Ginger Dynamite Go Go Food & Coffee - 8 min drive
  • Hooked on Marahau - 4 min drive
  • Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar - 13 min drive
  • Gone Burgers - 13 min drive

About this property

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers

Hostel near Marahau Beach in Kaiteriteri
As a guest of Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This Kaiteriteri hostel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers offers 8 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Kaiteriteri hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers Kaiteriteri

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers to the airport?

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers is 35.4 mi (60-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers.

How close is Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 2.1 mi (4-min drive) from Marahau Beach and 4.2 mi (13-min drive) from Kaiteriteri Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers have a pool?

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers to downtown Kaiteriteri?

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers is 2.3 mi away from Kaiteriteri.

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tirina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kanuka Ridge Lodge
Great place away from the hustle and bustle of Kaiteriteri. Had everything we needed and close enough for us to visit all the places we had planned e.g. Abel Tasman walks,kayaking, boating. Accomodation very clean and comfortable. Friendly helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We Had an Awesome Stay, Just totally fell in Love with Kanuka Ridge Lodge, we are looking forward to returning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting up in the bush, very well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So peaceful and serene. Words can’t describe how amazing this place is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My best lodging out of 13 in New Zealand trip
Very nice location for people with a car, closer to Marahau than Kaiteriteri. I loved the set up: Nice and big terrain with lot of trees, small bungalows with 3- 4 rooms each, one bungalow with kitchen and bathrooms , and one with an entertainment room with lot of dvd's . Nice people at reception giving us good advice. Only small negative was that the 2 days we stayed there they had problems with internet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is beautiful if you like being a bit isolated. However, it's only a 5 min. drive into Marahau. The owner,, Stuart is exceptionally helpful when planning your excursions into the park. A sociable place where you can chat with other residents using the communal kitchen and dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
really well priced for a beautiful hostel - we stayed in a private triple room and it was nice to have something to ourselves after staying in shared accoms for so long the showers and toilets were clean we didn’t use the kitchen so can’t comment on that but definitely worth staying here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kanuka Lodge
Wonderful place and very peaceful in nature. Comfortable room and facilities. Nice host. We LOVED IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthias, Lünen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Lage: Regenwaldfeeling vom Balkon aus, sehr ruhig gelegen, nur Naturlaute; alle Einrichtungen wie unser Zimmer sehr sauber und gepflegt, neuwertige Einrichtung der DZ-Kabinen; sehr günstige Lage zum Besuch des Abel Tasman NP (allerdings Auto empfehlenswert, ca. 7 Fahrminuten bis Marahau mit den Angeboten der Wassertaxis und des Kayaking); ausgesprochen hilfsbereite Vermieter (helfen beim Buchen von Exkursionen); Parken direkt vor dem Zimmer möglich, daher Nutzung des Kofferraums als "Kleiderschrank" möglich (im Zimmer dafür kaum Platz, kein Schrank vorhanden)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020