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Dusky Lodge - Hostel

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
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A room with a mural of a mountain landscape and a wave, a skylight, and a door.
A reception area with a wooden bench, a red sofa, a wall mural of a whale, a framed picture of a coastal landscape, and a row of framed certificates.
A pool area with umbrellas, a wooden deck, and a view of mountains.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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67 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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A room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ensuite Family Room

Ensuite Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

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

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About this property

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a hot tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Dusky Lodge - Hostel offers 40 accommodations with safes. This Kaikōura hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Dusky Lodge - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Kaikoura Museum. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Sicarios, a café with a poolside location
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a computer, and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Dusky Lodge - Hostel offers its guests a 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.

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. Open daily.

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

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

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.

Property class

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

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

Dusky Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 230 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great layout, everything easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, comfortable rooms and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally enjoyed my stay. Check-in went smoothly and was very quick. Bonus it’s a pet friendly hostel which makes it even better as my dog was allowed in the facility. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication from the staff when i requested after hours check in. It wasn't a problem and clear instructions were sent prior to our arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
The accommodation is a bit old-fashioned and furnished in a rustic style with older furniture. The rooms, common areas and the shared bathroom were clean. A supermarket, the beach, and the city center can be reached in about 10 minutes. Overall, the stay was fine for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tohe

Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff good spacious room only thing is the bed was very hard like I was sleeping on the floor and I also got bed bug bites all over my body
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a huge place for a backpackers, we definitely enjoyed staying there.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolai

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable beds, a very nice place to rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool, sauna and jacuzzi are amazing and are included in the price of your stay!! I also really liked the outdoor eating areas and the communal kitchen and lounge areas were lovely to chill with new friends. The room was clean, spacious and the bed was comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful and had a lot of local information. It was great to have a kitchen, which had everything you need, to make your own food. Very cheap accommodation, really good value for money - I would highly recommend this hotel/hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Asrul aziz

Kind staff and good room . Please announcement for use swimming pool for summer only
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the swimming pool and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Micaela

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean and spacious, well ventilated and well appointed. Very pleasant, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
CLEAN
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Comfortable hostel in good location

Basic but comfortable room. Good facilities in kitchen Nice views from veranda Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent space… Staff is awsome 😍😍😍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nadine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 7.30ish so we were out of hours got a key to the room with a map to show us where to go.. Easy. But walked in the room it smelled stale and was not appealing so we left... It is more about having a Choice and I chose not to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gavin

Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly team and great facilities. We look forward to coming back when the weather is warmer and the cafe and pool are open. Well equipped kitchen facilities providing 180⁰ views of the mountains whilst cooking. Great location being centrally located on the main road a 5 minute walk from the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Owal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked how clean the property was and the facilities, e.g. kitchen with an oven. However, my room smelled musty and old which was unfortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025