Dusky Lodge & Backpackers

67 Beach road, Kaikoura, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300

Guests
Rooms
Adults
Children

Room Types

Available from Tue 07 Jul 2026 to Wed 08 Jul 2026

Double Room Shared Bathroom Double Room Shared Bathroom Double Room Shared Bathroom Double Room Shared Bathroom Double Room Shared Bathroom Double Room Shared Bathroom Double Room Shared Bathroom Double Room Shared Bathroom Double Room Shared Bathroom Double Room Shared Bathroom

Double Room Shared Bathroom

Room size: 16 m²/172 ft² City view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
2 guests
Bed in 6 -Bed Dormitory Room Bed in 6 -Bed Dormitory Room Bed in 6 -Bed Dormitory Room Bed in 6 -Bed Dormitory Room Bed in 6 -Bed Dormitory Room Bed in 6 -Bed Dormitory Room Bed in 6 -Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6 -Bed Dormitory Room

Room size: 8 m²/86 ft² Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
6 guests
Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory Room Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory Room Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory Room Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory Room Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory Room Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory Room

Room size: 18 m²/194 ft² City view Shower Shared bathroom
4 guests
Bunk Bed in 5-Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 5-Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 5-Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 5-Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 5-Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in 5-Mixed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in 5-Mixed Dormitory Room

Room size: 10 m²/108 ft² Shower Shared bathroom
5 guests
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

Room size: 16 m²/172 ft² Shared bathroom
1 guest
Twin Room shared facilities Twin Room shared facilities Twin Room shared facilities Twin Room shared facilities

Twin Room shared facilities

Room size: 10 m²/108 ft² Shared bathroom
2 guests
1 Person in 5-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 5-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 5-Bed Dormitory - Mixed 1 Person in 5-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

1 Person in 5-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

Room size: 12 m²/129 ft² Shared bathroom
1 guest
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Room size: 10 m²/108 ft² Shower
2 guests
Guest Room Shared BathRoom

Guest Room Shared BathRoom

Room size: 6 m²/65 ft²
2 guests

About This Hotel

Dusky Lodge & Backpackers

Dusky Lodge & Backpackers

Get excited for all the adventures in Kaikoura with a stay at Dusky Lodge & Backpackers. Keep your options open! Whatever your interests in Kaikoura, you'll access them conveniently with a stay at Dusky Lodge & Backpackers, just 7.3 km from Kaikoura Aerodrome.
All offerings provided by Dusky Lodge & Backpackers help to ensure a pleasant stay for all travelers. Free internet access provided within the hostel keeps you connected throughout your stay. For guests arriving by car, parking is provided free of charge. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including luggage storage.
Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hostel's ticket service and tours. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at Dusky Lodge & Backpackers. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hostel.
A range of amenities is offered in guestrooms at Dusky Lodge & Backpackers. Enjoy your stay even more at the hostel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service and blackout curtains. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television available in some selected rooms. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hostel you'll find toiletries and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Don't start your vacation days without your morning coffee, available every morning in the café. A number of great dining options at the hostel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. A great night out couldn't be easier! Enjoy a fun evening without traveling outside at the bar. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hostel's BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.
A day in will be as fun as a day out with ranges of recreational activities offered at Dusky Lodge & Backpackers. Challenge your travel group members or other guests to competitive fun, with the hostel's golf course on site. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hostel's shared lounge and TV area.


Reasons to stay here

Find rooms here that are cheaper than 88% of all other options in the city.
Find incredible value for money here, which is ranked better than 87% of the city's accommodation.
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hostel scored higher than 92% of them for food and dining.

What's Included

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 14:00
Check-in until: 21:00
Check-out from: 07:00
Check-out until: 10:00

The property

Number of rooms: 28

Child Policies

Infant 0-3 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding. Note, if you need a cot there may be an extra charge.

Children 4-4 year(s)

Must use an extra bed

Facilities & Amenities

Public areas
Family Room - Swimming pool
Spa
Bathroom
Swimming pool [outdoor]
Balcony/terrace
Shared kitchen
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Free WiFi Available throughout
Activities Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Parking Nearby available

Highlights

Sights and Monuments

Sports and Stadiums

Beaches

Location

67 Beach road, Kaikoura, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300

Guest Reviews

8.5

Excellent

Guest score out of 10

“Has a hot tub and very large pool.”

— Lauren , Australia

“Hot tub and pool were nice.”

— Heather , Canada

“Nice staff welcome you in reception.”

— Yu Fung , Hong Kong SAR, China

“There are 3 kitchen area which are well equipped.”

— Helen , New Zealand

“Very clean, full of facilities, for a family of 4 like us feels comfortable”

— Christina Yii , Malaysia