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Standard Twin, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Double , Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Ensuite Family Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with free parking, walk to Kaikoura Museum

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Dusky Lodge - Hostel in Kaikoura, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kaikoura Beach and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Peninsula Walkway.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a spa tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

Satisfy your appetite at Sicarios, a poolside café which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.

Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dusky Lodge - Hostel features a spa tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Kaikoura hostel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Dusky Lodge - Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Shared microwave
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 40
  • Television in common areas
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Dusky Lodge - Hostel offers 40 accommodations with safes. This Kaikoura hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Free WiFi
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Contactless check-out is available.

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