Good stay

It is a large hostel with some good amenities.

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

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.

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

Good backpackers for a night to break a road trip

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

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.

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

Great hostel!

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.

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.

The spa was great

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..

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..

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.

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.

Was lovely

Was lovely

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

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

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

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

It was convenient and clean

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

Great value for money, perfect for our family.

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

it is a very clean place and good servies.

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

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

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

Multiple kitchens which is great. Staff friendly. Would be better with some lockers in the dorm rooms. Overall, great value in Kaikoura. Ended up extending my stay.