Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views

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

3.9

Good(180 Reviews)

Hostel in Kaikōura

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Kaikoura Museum
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 spa tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Dusky Lodge - Hostel offers 40 accommodations with safes. This Kaikoura hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

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

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Map of Kaikōura

Nearby attractions

Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

1.7 mi

Kaikoura Seal Colony

4.7 mi

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

1 Double

Sleeps 2

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Ensuite Family Room

1 Double • 1 Single

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

2 Single

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Dusky Lodge - Hostel

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3.9

Good(180 Reviews)

Hostel in Kaikōura

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

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

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Map of Kaikōura

Nearby attractions

Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

1.7 mi

Kaikoura Seal Colony

4.7 mi

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ensuite Family Room

1 Double • 1 Single

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

2 Single

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.9

Good(180 Reviews)

2.0

Nov 2024

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

0.5

Oct 2024

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

5.0

Aug 2024

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

5.0

Aug 2024

Nice and quiet

4.0

Apr 2024

Good clean and comfortable accom.

5.0

Mar 2024

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!

3.0

Mar 2024

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

5.0

Jan 2024

Such a huge place for a backpackers, we definitely enjoyed staying there.

3.0

Jan 2024

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

4.0

Jan 2024

Good stay

3.0

Oct 2023

It is a large hostel with some good amenities.

2.0

Apr 2023

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

3.0

Apr 2023

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.

2.0

Apr 2023

Bathrooms weren’t serviced and cleaned during our stay. Same for the kitchen. Otherwise fine and convenient.

4.0

Apr 2023

Good backpackers for a night to break a road trip

4.0

Feb 2023

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

2.5

Jan 2023

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.

3.0

Dec 2022

Bathroom lighting did not work and when it was brought to staff's attention, nothing was done. We had to use mobile phone torches in the bathroom

5.0

Nov 2022

Great hostel!

5.0

Nov 2022

The rooms were neat and the beds comfortable. The showers were fine. The kitchen was great with plenty of room for cooking. Everything necessary for cooking was available.

2.0

Sep 2022

On the main hwy so rooms adjacent noisy early mornings with trucks etc. Had a school group staying and they warned me but noise was hideous. Had to use earplugs and music for 3hrs till they all went to bed. I left early morn. Room was fine had a TV.

5.0

Jul 2022

The spa was great

1.5

Apr 2022

The manager was really rude to my kids going in to pool area when there was no sign or anything to say pool was closed so we assumed it was open.. the bunks didn’t have sides and were dangerous even for adults as the floor was quite hard below.. the double bed was uncomfortable and old, and was getting bitten in it..

3.0

Apr 2022

2.0

Feb 2022

Friendly staff room is ok just downfall is others not taking notice of rules no noise after 10pm but not a reflection on the accommodation.

2.0

Feb 2022

Friendly staff room is ok just downfall is others not taking notice of rules no noise after 10pm but not a reflection on the accommodation.

1.5

Feb 2022

Was lovely

1.5

Feb 2022

Was lovely

1.0

Jan 2022

Deserted . No staff , rundown and facilities not working. Shower drain blocked, spa pool not working

1.0

Jan 2022

Deserted . No staff , rundown and facilities not working. Shower drain blocked, spa pool not working

1.3

Jan 2022

Dusky lodge was great! Clean, comfy, convenient, great space. Quiet too. The bunk was cheap. Wow.

2.5

Jan 2022

Dusky lodge was great! Clean, comfy, convenient, great space. Quiet too. The bunk was cheap. Wow.

2.5

Sep 2021

It was convenient and clean

2.0

Jul 2021

Our stay albeit in winter was fine we were warm and having a fire was great staff were very helpful and extremely pleasant.

2.5

May 2021

Great value for money, perfect for our family.

2.0

Feb 2021

A really well run backpackers wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

2.5

Feb 2021

it is a very clean place and good servies.

2.5

Jan 2021

The service was great, the people were super friendly and pointed out some great places for us to check out. The room was tidy and comfortable. George was super adorable :D

2.0

Jan 2021

Well located and facilities were good. The kitchen was nice equipped and the bathrooms clean.

2.0

Jan 2021

beautiful views when having breakfast! did not use the pool or spa but looked good, we came too late.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Kaikōura?

The average price for a rental in Kaikōura is £101 per night. This rental is £44 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dusky Lodge - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Dusky Lodge - Hostel. Enjoy the water!

Is Dusky Lodge - Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.

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Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Hostel in Kaikōura

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Kaikōura

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

Ensuite Family Room

Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Hostel in Kaikōura

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Kaikōura

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

Standard Double , Shared Bathroom

Ensuite Family Room

Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Kaikōura?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Dusky Lodge - Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Dusky Lodge - Hostel?

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