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Dusky Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Kaikoura Museum

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Seasonal outdoor pool
Ecotours
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Explore the area

Map
67 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
2 bathrooms
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bathrooms
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Ensuite Family Room

Ensuite Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Kaikōura

At Dusky Lodge - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The café, Sicarios, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the Hot tub and seasonal outdoor swimming pool as well as access to hiking/biking trails. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Kaikōura hostel include Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Kaikoura Museum
Dusky Lodge - Hostel offers its guests Access to hot 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 Kaikōura hostel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are 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
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dusky Lodge - Hostel offers 40 accommodations with a safe. This Kaikōura hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Sicarios

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

Dusky Lodge - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 28 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dusky Lodge - Hostel on 29 Mar 2025 start from NZ$126.5, including 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.

Is parking available at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, Dusky Lodge - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, Dusky Lodge - Hostel is a short 12-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

Does Dusky Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Dusky Lodge - Hostel has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

No, Dusky Lodge - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Dusky Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 203 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Myra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the staff were friendly. However there was 0-none tv reception and you could hear people moving chairs, heavy stomping above you at random hours. The stairs leading from the kitchen/dining area were a bit suspect too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value hostel
Kaikoura is very popular and this was the only room at a sensible price. En suite family room with use of communal kitchen. Nice and quiet with view of mountains for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sapphyre

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jinish

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pathetic
Very smelly and unhygenic room.. Staff tried to help ti change tge room with her limited time but besds are dusty, smelly, stained with some or otger thing.. Very disappointed with the stay... Miserable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived 10mins after checkin and could not get in contact with the “after hours manager” we sat around waiting for an hour calling the provided numbers, and found him lighting the fireplace. Kitchen was nice hot tub was great. They have large TV and lounge area on both levels. Hopefully next time there will be better communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Micaela

Good clean and comfortable accom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For such a cheap price, this was an amazing place to stay at! The 24 hour kitchen was large and useful, there were plenty of common areas, the hot tub was clean, and the shower stalls were big! I would definitely Dusky Lodge to a friend!

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with family
Not very clean windows dirty and kitchen floor and tables not very clean needs more cleaning cloths the floor in the unit was very sticky for the price i would have expected it to be better
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled 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

Travelled with family
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberlea

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Katrin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms weren’t serviced and cleaned during our stay. Same for the kitchen. Otherwise fine and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good backpackers for a night to break a road trip
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Pedro W

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Claire

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, well laod out property. I was only there overnight so didnt make full use of the facilities but did appreciate solid bunks that didnt sqeak. Well stocked and roomy kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023