The Barn Cabins & Camp

2.0 star property
Beach hostel near Marahau Beach

Photo gallery for The Barn Cabins & Camp

Premium House | Deep soaking bathtub
Interior
Beach nearby, white sand
Aerial view
Bed in Shared Dormitory, Hill View (Single Bed)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$97
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

Explore the area

Map
14 Harvey Road, RD 2, Marahau, 7197
  • Marahau Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kaiteriteri Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 7.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tent

Highlights

Separate dining area
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cabin

Highlights

Heating
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Comfort Tent, Multiple Beds, Beach View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Premium bedding
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Heating
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 8 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic House

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Hill View (Single Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2014
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Comfort Tent

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium House

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Freezer
  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Mixer
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Marahau

At The Barn Cabins & Camp you'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Marahau Beach and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Abel Tasman Coast Track. Highlights at this beach hostel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Marahau hostel include Kaiteriteri Beach and Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park.

What's nearby

  • Marahau Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 18 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 18 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 19 min drive - 9.9 km

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
  • Games 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
  • Fridge 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

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • 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

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.
  • 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.

  • 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Barn Cabins & Camp?

The Barn Cabins & Camp offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Barn Cabins & Camp on 31 Mar 2025 start from NZ$96.77, 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 The Barn Cabins & Camp?

Yep, The Barn Cabins & Camp has a self car park for NZD 5.00 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Barn Cabins & Camp?

Yep, The Barn Cabins & Camp is a short 16-minute walk from Marahau Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Barn Cabins & Camp?

No, The Barn Cabins & Camp does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Barn Cabins & Camp?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Barn Cabins & Camp?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Barn Cabins & Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Really loved the glamping tent, location, on-site coffee and food nearby. Tour I arranged through the camp was great. Washrooms could have been cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice casual place to stay. More backpackers style but friendly and easy. We loved that they left out surplus garden produce like tomatoes, apples and peppers. The cafe next door is great for a good meal and a drink
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. So close to the abel tasman walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in the “comfort dome” - highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely tent ..great bed and all equipment. Insect screens did a great job. Nice outside seating area and view across towards the sea. Quiet are of the site. Really nice helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024