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Dusky Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Mountain hostel with restaurant, near Kaikoura Museum

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Microwave in a common area
Feel at home
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
  • Kids' menu
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
The price is $61
includes taxes & fees
$53 per night
Nov 28 - Nov 29

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

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

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

Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

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

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

Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

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

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

Ensuite Family Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
67 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300

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
  • Fyffe House - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 102 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 138 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

Dusky Lodge - Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Kaikoura. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Sicarios, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a spa tub, and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 40 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Sicarios - This poolside café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. 1-star Michelin rating. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Does Dusky Lodge - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dusky Lodge - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of NZD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Dusky Lodge - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Relax in the spa tub after a day on the slopes or enjoy the use of a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Dusky Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, Sicarios offers poolside dining.
What's the area around Dusky Lodge - Hostel like?
Dusky Lodge - Hostel is a short 12-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach and 12 minutes' walk from Kaikoura District Museum.

Reviews

7.8

Good

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 Very Good

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
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Jinish, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Ken, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet
??, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good clean and comfortable accom.
Micaela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Margaret, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Katie, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a huge place for a backpackers, we definitely enjoyed staying there.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Louise, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good stay
Gavin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Kimberlea, 1-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Toni, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It is a large hostel with some good amenities.
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

coline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Kelly, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Mary Ann, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Bathrooms weren’t serviced and cleaned during our stay. Same for the kitchen. Otherwise fine and convenient.
Katrin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good backpackers for a night to break a road trip
Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Terence, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Pedro W, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Claire, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great, highly recommended!
My stuff was perfect, i wish I stay longer. Cheap price and really nice stay. Bbq, pool, quiet, nice staff. At the beginning when I arrived with the bus, i thought omg... this is to far from in town.. but not at all. easy walking to restaurants and beach and grocery. Big mentionne to Greta and Sean who really make a difference, they where great, really helful, always really happy to assist with all the question or needed. It male a big difference on your stay when poeple are happy to help you. You can see that the team who work at Dusgy are happy. (i stay to other hostel that unfortunately.. staff make you feel that you disturbed them when you ask a questions, or even they dont help at all..) what is NOT THE CASE WITH THIS PLACE. They are nice and reallly really FRIEMDLY AND HELPFULL. Thank you ! The pool and the bbq is great, i wish that we can use the big kitchen but was almost always reserve for group. But notthing else to say about this hostel is great. Stay longer there guys and emjoy your time.
Sonia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Holly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review