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Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

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Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio
Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Garden Area (Koru)
Living area
Living room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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19 Hartmount Place, Te Miko, 7873
  • Place, Truman Track
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Paparoa National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pororari River Track
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westport (WSZ)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Te Nikau Loft)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Te Nikau Loft)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Te Nikau Loft)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Te Nikau Lodge King)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Te Nikau Lodge King)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Te Nikau Lodge King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Te Nikau Lodge Twin)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Te Nikau Lodge Twin)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Te Nikau Lodge Twin)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area (Mamaku Cottage)

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area (Mamaku Cottage)

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area (Mamaku Cottage)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Garden Area (Koru)

Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Garden Area (Koru)

Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Garden Area (Koru)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for xBasic Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area (Stargazer)

xBasic Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area (Stargazer)

xBasic Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area (Stargazer)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ocean View

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ocean View

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is not available.
Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel offers 16 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
During your stay at Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Truman Track. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Truman Track and Paparoa National Park
As a guest of Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Te Miko hostel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [19 Hartmount Place]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 8 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 19 Hartmount Place
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Te Nikau Retreat Hostel Punakaiki
Te Nikau Retreat Hostel
Te Nikau Retreat Punakaiki
Te Nikau Retreat
Te Nikau Retreat
Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel Te Miko
Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 213 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was in a rain forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean rooms and full kitchen, deep in the jungle bush which was lovely. Easy checkin and good internet. Nice and warm at night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing setting in the bush with clean, characterful lodges and rooms. I'm a kiwi and I've been coming back for decades. It's never failed to impress
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Toshi

Ok for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an off the beaten track stay, was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tropical feel. We had so much room and the kitchen was sufficiently equiped. However, here are my suggestions: Screens so we can get fresh air with no mosquito attacks, Linnens are alway more inviting when crips white, the kitchen counter was a beautiful wood slab but it retains the odor of food. Remove extra kitchen cups and unnecessary utensils for less clutter.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room and buildings were tired and clearly in need of upgrades. Staff pleasant and great location but had banging water pipes all night (about every 15 minutes) , noise bleed from kitchen and adjacent bedrooms as poor insulation against noise- hear doors sliding open & shut, hearing people pee in next door room as if in same room as us. Location fabulous but just old and tired. Not what we were really expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

vaughan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful location with a stunning beach walk right on our doorstep.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good prices, friendly and efficient staff and cosy and unique. Really loved staying there!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Loved the location
Verified

8/10 Good

Gengxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique location right in the jungle, close to a good beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Axel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quiet remote location with beach access, facilities have potential for a renovation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a hostel! Our private room had a beautiful balcony that overlook the forest and the beach. It was very clean and cozy, and the bed was really comfortable! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Póla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed 1 night here with family and really enjoyed it. We arrrived just at sun set and the owner met us. We went straight to the beach from the property via a forest track where you can watch the sunset. We had a large self catering cottage to ourselves and our room was ensuite. Very pleasant stay and really quiet location. I would definitely recommend it and I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel in the rainforest within 5min to an awesome beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

kameta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hemmaphan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cleanliness could definitely be improved, as there was a lot of dust and no body soap or shampoo provided. The rain made it difficult to drive to the cabin. However, the staff were kind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to the staff, Loved site and surrounding hiking trails
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very restful and private in amongst beautiful native bush.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A quiet peaceful retreat away from the maddening crowds and close to nature at its best
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got a private room. Very cozy. very peaceful outside in the nature
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this accommodation! Such a neat experience staying in the middle of NZ native bush land right on the coast. Super close to where we wanted to be & it had everything we needed & more than expected. Very cool experience whether you are a kiwi or international traveller
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful native bush setting. Short walk to wild beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great staff, great location,...... woeful wifi
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024