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The Barn Cabins & Camp

2.0 star property
Beach hostel near Marahau Beach

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Premium House | Deep soaking bathtub
Basic Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View, Garden Area | WiFi, bed sheets
Classic House | Living room
Comfort Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, toaster, mixer
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
14 Harvey Road, RD 2, Marahau, 7197
  • Marahau Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track
  • Kaiteriteri Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room | WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • 81 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View, Garden Area | WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View, Garden Area

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tent | Water view

Tent

  • Beach view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Studio | WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio

  • Hill view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin | WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cabin

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Comfort Tent, Multiple Beds, Beach View, Oceanfront | Exterior

Comfort Tent, Multiple Beds, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View, Garden Area

  • Partial sea view
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic House | WiFi, bed sheets

Classic House

  • Beach view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Hill View (Single Bed) | WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Hill View (Single Bed)

  • Ocean view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Tent | WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Tent

  • Beach view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium House | Living area

Premium House

  • Beach view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Partial Sea View, Garden Area

WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Partial Sea View, Garden Area

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Marahau

Walk to the beach.You'll find Marahau Beach and Abel Tasman Coast Track within 3 miles (5 km) of this hostel. Kaiteriteri Beach and Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marahau Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 15 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 17 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 17 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Ngarua Caves - 22 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Thomas Brothers Cherry and Real Fruit Ice Cream Stall - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Dynamite Go Go Food & Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hooked on Marahau - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mrs Smiths Cafe & Vegetables - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Barn Cabins & Camp

Beach hostel near Marahau Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Barn Cabins & Camp. For a fee, parking is available.

This Marahau hostel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • 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
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Barn Cabins & Camp offers 32 accommodations. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (NZD 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Mixer
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 in-room wireless internet: NZD 5.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: NZD 5.00 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Barn Cabins & Camp to the airport?

The Barn Cabins & Camp is 38 mi (68-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Barn Cabins & Camp?

As of Jun 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Barn Cabins & Camp on Jun 14, 2025 start from $43.49, 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 The Barn Cabins & Camp have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Barn Cabins & Camp.

How close is The Barn Cabins & Camp to the beach?

This hostel is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Marahau Beach and 5.8 mi (18-min drive) from Kaiteriteri Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Barn Cabins & Camp offer free breakfast?

The Barn Cabins & Camp does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Barn Cabins & Camp?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Barn Cabins & Camp?

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

Is there free parking at The Barn Cabins & Camp?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for NZD 5.00 per day.

Does The Barn Cabins & Camp have a pool?

The Barn Cabins & Camp does not have a pool.

Does The Barn Cabins & Camp have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Barn Cabins & Camp have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Barn Cabins & Camp to downtown Marahau?

The Barn Cabins & Camp is 0.9 mi away from Marahau.

The Barn Cabins & Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conscience of being right beside the Abel Tasman walk is great…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cabin. Bed very confortable. Fridge ans sink ine the room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay before or after hitting the Abel Tasman great walk and they will store your car until you complete the walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. We rented one of the cabins. They were clean and cozy. Such a beautiful location. Would love to come back over and over again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and relaxing 1 night stay. Great access to start of Abel Tasman walk being right there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sébastien

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at an awesome spot. Having the restaurant next door basically was amazing too
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Small cabin but adequate for our one night stay. Small number of toilets and showers for the number of people staying on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the domescape, it was about as nice of glamping as you can get. Nicer than a lot of hotel rooms 😂. Can't beat the location right by the start of the Abel Tasman trek. Everyone was incredibly friendly as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing glamping experience for our family of four with clean and comfortable “castle”, free WiFi, and nice touches. Shared bathrooms, showers, kitchen easy to use. Staff wasvl very helpful with activity coordination. We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great glamping experience

Great glamping experience. We stayed in one of their tents (The Castle) and it was very clean and comfortable. Beds were great. Can be a little warm in the summer. Facilities are very hostel like, but overall pretty clean and lots of space to relax. We wish we could have tried Scotty’s but it was closed both days we were there (Tues/Wed). Reasonable food options nearby, with one other restaurant within easy walking distance. Very easy access to Abel Tasman and they can arrange activities at the front office.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. House was very nice with a wonderful view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

Amazing location, very comfort cabin. Log fire and outdoor hot tub were a great addition. Thoroughly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and great launching pad for activities

CLean friendly and rural. But very accessible to trails and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I thoroughly enjoyed my night in a double room with partial ocean view. My room and bed were very comfortable. I hiked to the beach before sunset. There was no food choices other than what you bring. They sell frozen pizza and a few basic other things for purchase while the office is open. They give you a small amount of Wi-Fi free. Otherwise you can purchase 10 GB for $5 which I did. Shared kitchen and bathrooms. Friendly roosters that you will meet quickly if you’re eating any food outside… Gorgeous sunrise over the ocean. I recommend staying here priced affordably for any budget.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Clean amenities and comfortable accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet. Nice helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Darryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately we didn't quite realise just how small the cabin we booked was. I suppose this is not the facilities fault as they haven't falsely advertised it but it was seriously small. Once the sun went down if you weren't going out you were pretty much stuck laying on the bed as there's no room really to sit anywhere else.I think that they should maybe put on the website just how small they are so you know exactly what you're walking into
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved out stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Location of rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024