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Dusky Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Kaikoura Museum in Kaikoura

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Seasonal outdoor pool
Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Towels
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot TubHot Tub
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
67 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Popular LocationKaikoura District Museum12 min walk
  • Popular LocationKaikoura Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationPeninsula Walkway7 min drive
  • AirportBlenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)101 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double , Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Ensuite Family Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ensuite Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kaikoura

Close to the beach.You'll find Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum within a 15-minute walk of this Kaikoura hostel. Also, Kaikoura Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Peninsula Walkway is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Museum - 9 min walk
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 12 min walk
  • Kaikoura Beach - 12 min walk
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cods & Crayfish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lobster Inn Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Craypot - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Hostel near Kaikoura Museum in Kaikoura
Dusky Lodge - Hostel offers its guests a spa tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Dusky Lodge - Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kaikoura hostel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dusky Lodge - Hostel offers 40 accommodations with safes. This Kaikoura hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
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. Contactless check-out is available.

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

How close is Dusky Lodge - Hostel to the airport?

Dusky Lodge - Hostel is 84.4 mi (102-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

As of Jun 21, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dusky Lodge - Hostel on Jun 23, 2024 start from $55.6, 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 Dusky Lodge - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dusky Lodge - Hostel.

How close is Dusky Lodge - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 12-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dusky Lodge - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Dusky Lodge - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Dusky Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Dusky Lodge - Hostel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Dusky Lodge - Hostel have a restaurant?

Dusky Lodge - Hostel is home to Sicarios, which features a poolside location, light fare, and brunch.

Does Dusky Lodge - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Dusky Lodge - Hostel to downtown Kaikoura?

Dusky Lodge - Hostel is 0.5 mi away from Kaikoura.

Dusky Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 174 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a huge place for a backpackers, we definitely enjoyed staying there.

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Affordable accomodation not too far from the town centre. Beds are obviously old and need an upgrade as they are dipping, but not unexpected for budget accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Traveled with family
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberlea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with ensuite, painful because it was upstairs which I hadn’t realised, carrying all our bags up was tricky. Simple things like enough tea towels in the kitchen and cloths for the bench’s would’ve made a difference. Pool and spa were good but very busy. Door to bathroom kept opening by itself (sliding). Staff didn’t give wifi password or explain there were problems until prompted.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a large hostel with some good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

coline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom didnt look like it had been cleaned, shower still had watermarks like it hadnt been cleaned. If you want guests to take sheets off beds on departure, you need to make sure whats under them is at least clean, not clumps of hair and stains all over protector. If its that stained you need to replace as not a good look
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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