Kaiteri Lodge
Location: 8 Inlet Road, Kaiteriteri, nz
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Proximity to the Beach:
Located just 50 metres from the golden sands of Kaiteriteri Beach, Kaiteri Lodge offers the perfect beach getaway for guests looking to soak up the sun and enjoy the sea breeze.
Diverse Accommodation Options:
With twin, double, and family rooms, as well as mixed dormitories, the lodge caters to various preferences and group sizes. All rooms come equipped with TVs and en suite bathrooms for added comfort.
Onsite Dining and Cooking Facilities:
Guests can savor local drinks and meals at The Beached Whale restaurant and bar, or showcase their culinary skills at the communal kitchen and outside BBQ area. The perfect blend of dining options for a memorable stay.
Ready to experience beachfront bliss and exceptional hospitality at Kaiteri Lodge? Book now for an unforgettable getaway.
Important Information
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Kaiteri Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Massage services
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Wheelchair accessible
- Shared kitchen
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Paid WiFi
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Television in common areas
- Billiards or pool table
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Concerts/live shows
- Private picnics
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Golf cart
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Beach toys
Rooms Available
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Mobile Home
This mobile home consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The mobile home provides an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Smoke alarm
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King Room
This room features a super king double bed, a TV, a small refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is an private bathroom with a shower.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
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Double Room
The double room offers an electric kettle and a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. This double room provides heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
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Family Room (4 Guests)
This family room features a TV, a small refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is an private bathroom with a shower. Please note that there is no capacity for additional beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
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King Suite
The suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The suite provides a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
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Queen Room
This smaller room features a TV, a small refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is an private bathroom with a shower. This room has no capacity for additional guests.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Rooms are 14 square yards.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Smoke alarm
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Family Room (6 Guests)
This room features a TV, a small refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. There is an private bathroom with a shower. Please note that there is no capacity for additional beds.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
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Family Room with Shower
The family room offers an electric kettle and a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. This family room provides heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
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Budget Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room provides an electric kettle and a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. This twin/double room offers heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
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Family Room with Side Sea View
The family room offers an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This family room provides heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
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Family Room
The family room offers an electric kettle and a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Rooms are 11 square yards.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Smoke alarm
Guest Reviews
- Sophie (9/5): -
- Meehan (8/5): -
- Rafa (8/5): -
- Rafa (8/5): -
- Alice (6/5): - Near the beach and decent rooms The kitchen was not very equipped
- Gill (7/5): -
- Glasheen (7/5): Would stay again, but slightly expensive for the condition of the room - Great location with restaurant bar next door and beach very close Room dated, shower very high pressure, blew the curtain around like in a wind storm
- Andrea (5/5): Expect nothing and Just do your own thing and it will be fine. - Convenient location with everything within walking distance. It is noisy but that said it is a backpackers. The kitchen facilities could do with an upgrade on the ovens, hot plates and microwaves. We had no idea who was staff and who were other guests. We picked up our key from an unattended desk and dropped it off the same way.
- Annie (10/5): -
- Suyoon (10/5): - Perfect location ! It's really close to the beautiful beach. Clean kitchen and bathroom
- Rose (9/5): - Fab location and food at the adjoining restaurant. Moist rooms.
- Richard (7/5): -
- Lars (8/5): -
- Franziska (8/5): Good place to start your adventure -
- Frances (9/5): Great value for young family - great location - Close to beach and facilities
- Peter (7/5): -
- Edward (7/5): -
- Kevin (7/5): Pleasant stay - Excellent location. 200 m walk to beach and on the spot grocery shop. Also walk to restaurant 200 m We have stayed once before about 4 yrs ago. It is getting abit tired looking. Could do with some upgrades but as far as location and value for money goes it’s good.
- Erich (10/5): -
- Georgia (8/5): -
- monika (6/5): - Lage, Restaurant Schmuddelig, herunter gekommen. Eigentlich ein schlecht geführtes Hostel.
- Julia (9/5): Relaxed and comfortable - Location was great
- Neha (3/5): It should be marketed as a “youth hostel” rather than a “lodge”; everyone in Europe knows what this distinction means, s - Location There were no tables to set our possessions on, no (private) seating (in our room; forget those in the lobby), no surfaces on which to prepare tea or coffee, no surfaces on which to set bathroom items while using them in the bathroom and no drawers or cupboards to put clothes into. There were noisy residents, and thin walls because of which we didn’t get good sleep.
- Liz (10/5): -
- Peter (8/5): Good value, great location - Location was excellent. The kitchen was very well equiped. The staff were helpful.
- Alfie (8/5): -
- Andrea (7/5): Wet n wild - Location One of the bowls had not been washed but was stacked under a clean one which was quite yucky to find.
- Kelly (2/5): -
- Edwin (8/5): prima stek - locatie
- Sherryl (7/5): -
- Jo (10/5): Simple room with an amazing powerful shower. - OMG the best shower ever. The room was all we needed, we spent most of our time at the stunning beach. The restaurant is right beside the rooms and offer Fantastic wood fired pizza. We will be back. Thank you. Nothing
- Dirk (7/5): Einfaches Hotel in perfekter Lage - Perfekte Lage, gutes Bett, freundliches Personal. Kein Warmwasser am ersten Tag, sehr einfache Ausstattung, lauter Kühlschrank, kein Aufzug, wenn man mit schwerem Gepäck unterwegs ist.
- Gena (4/5): -
- Sandra (8/5): - It was handy to the restaurant and bar and a short walk to the beach.😀
- KUO SHIH (9/5): - The location is excellent, close to the boat stop for Abel Tasman National Park, restaurants, and supermarkets, making it very convenient. The rooms are clean, and the kitchen facilities are small but convenient. The front desk staff are very friendly and patiently resolve any issues you may have. This is a suitable place to stay if you are planning to visit Abel Tasman National Park.
- Mary Kay (8/5): -
- Toni (5/5): Okay - The location was perfect The rats running in the ceiling keeping 3 of us awake most of the nights
- Ariella (9/5): - The location was amazing, right on the beach and close to everything else. The room was very nice, very clean, pretty big and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was also spacious
- Miki (6/5): -
- Sue (8/5): -
- Carol (8/5): -
- Louis (9/5): -
- Gordon (8/5): We only stayed one night, handy to everything, great bar n pizza on site, coffee van out the front next morning - Nice quiet king ensuited room
- Mathilde Guldbrand (7/5): -
- John (5/5): Good location, but very loud and touristy - Great location for the area - beach across the street, access to Abel Tasman NP, etc. Parking available, which is a premium if a busy tourist time. No air conditioning, so windows had to stay open. Bar next door has a really bad and very loud band that plays deep into the night. Tourists at the restaurant next door are right outside your window. If they smoke, you get it. If their kids are unattended, they are now staring in your window. It is a hostel, so I realize it is no frills. But the surrounding environment makes it very un-enjoyable.
- Cath (8/5): - Location - so handy to the beach, restaurant and local shop
- Sue (9/5): - Location
- Taima (9/5): - Great location great shower Just needed a little side table and maybe curtains rather then blinds as blinds didn’t shut completely and were right next to the walkway on route to bar
- Joanne (7/5): - Excellent location. Great having bar on site. Bit old and untidy
- Judy (8/5): - Proximity to beach
- Julia (6/5): Disappointing - Close to Kaiteriteri beach Run down facilities
- Jessica (9/5): -
- Linda (6/5): - L'emplacement L'accueil et le manque de flexibilité.
- William Paul (7/5): -
- Philippa (6/5): Great location but very basic - It is a nice backpackers but without the word “backpackers” in the title I was expecting something smarter. It’s fine, but just be aware it’s full of loud young people and the beds are pretty soft.
- Bathan (8/5): -
- Maurice (10/5): We had a great time for a one night stay - Very accommodating staff, allowed us to exchange rooms with others in our party, Relaxed atmosphere catering to a wide variety of clientele, with a great restaurant on the property.
- David (9/5): Perfect place - It's perfect, couldn't be positioned better in Kaiteriteri to enjoy all the amenities Liked everything, perfect for budget accommodation, has all you need
- Amélie (6/5): - L'emplacement est top, équipe sympathique. La chambre individuelle avec salle de bain était propre. La cuisine commune trop petite pour accueillir le groupe qui était dans l'hôtel le 1er soir en plus des voyageurs, le 2e soir était plus calme et comparable aux autres auberges de jeunesse que nous avons fréquenté en nouvelle Zélande. Propreté de la cuisine assez moyenne en comparaison. Pas de rideau occultant dans la chambre qui donnait sur un couloir allumé toute la nuit, donc embêtant pour dormir. Literie très très molle.
- Gill (9/5): Fabulous location, free parking, v clean. - Location Right on the beach - amazing Nothing in particular..we had stayed in area before. This time we wanted to be close to the beach so accepted there may be noise from next door pub .. whilst we could hear it .. it did not bother us.
- Christine (9/5): We enjoyed our time in Kaiteriteri and at the Kaiteri Lodge. - Very convenient location. Room was clean and comfortable. Bed, bedding and pillows were very comfortable. Room was quite loud until 11 pm or so with lively bar and restaurant just below our window, but nice and quiet after that.
- Jane (9/5): Close to the beach and the Beached whale - perfect for a waka team sleepover! - The Manager was a fantastic guy and the young man at reception was exceptional. Very helpful and friendly! The toilets were a bit smelly but this was due to the other guests and not the fault of the lodge staff
- Rainer (8/5): Schöner Aufenthalt -
- Jessica (8/5): Lovely stay in Kaiteriteri - Perfect location for exploring Abel Tasman! Rooms were very spacious, friendly and attentive staff, and there is a lovely restaurant on site. Also had a fridge in the room to store water and lunch to take on my hike. I stayed in 2 different rooms due to availability and the 1st room, which was a King Room, had lots of ants in the bathroom when I arrived. I know they can’t always be helped with the time of year I travelled, but the 2nd room I stayed in - the Budget Double/Twin - was lovely and clean!
- Katherine (9/5): Good family base - Great room for our family, exactly what we needed.
- Tim (8/5): -
- Peggy (7/5): - Zimmer hatte gute Ausstattung mit Geschirr und kleinem Kühlschrank.
- Wendy (5/5): - Perfect location. Shower pressure fantastic.Manager was very welcoming and a great gesture given when he gave hot food to guests getting in late from Picton Ferry. Ants in the bathroom Rm3. Toilet dripping all night Rm7. When addressed with office staff she said couldn't do anything and we think they knew there was already a problem. Night time noise with neighboring doors squeeking and main door opening /closing. Think rooms could do with a deep clean including blinds. Suggest more power points in rooms and space to hold luggage. I acknowledge it was a budget room with ensuite but a bit disappointed.
- Isabelle (1/5): -
- Geoff (10/5): - The lodge is easily accessible and only a few steps from beach. The rooms are large and clean, and the staff are readily available and willing to help with anything you need. The lodge is next to a restaurant, but there is no late night noise as it closes relatively early. They have both multi bed and single bed rooms for whatever your needs.
- Susannah (8/5): Great location and helpful staff! - Stayed in the dorm rooms which were pretty basic but as you would expect for the price! Reception was kind and helpful letting me store my stuff before and after check in/out. There’s a great coffee cart outside and it’s so close to the beach! The kitchen was a little bit on the small side and also you can’t sit up on the lower bunks which is a bit annoying. Also no plugs near the beds but these are minor issues :)
- Darren (9/5): -
- Pierre (8/5): -
- steve (7/5): -
- Liz (6/5): Good location for boat trips - Family room, double and bunk beds. Paid for side sea view but this wasn’t an option from where the building is situated so a little disappointed Shouldn’t have sea view as an option if not available
- alan (9/5): - The location is awesome,right on the beach Nil
- Nicky (9/5): - The location is excellent – right on a very beautiful beach. The staff at chicken were very helpful and polite. There is a fabulous restaurant for dinner and options for breakfast all on site as well as kitchen and facilities you can use yourself. The beds were very comfy and I would recommend This place.
- Ella (8/5): -
- Viola (2/5): - Die Lage war sehr gut. Die Gemeinschaftsküche war extrem verdreckt. In unserem Zimmer saß am zweiten Abend eine riesengroße Kakerlake in der Dusche an der Wand. Um 19.00 Uhr war die Rezeption geschlossen, obwohl eigentlich bis 22.00 Uhr geöffnet. Am Morgen als ich das Problem geschildert habe, hieß es wir hätten anrufen können. Klar die Kakerlake hätte bestimmt gewartet. Meiner Bitte das Problem zu überdenken und mit uns in Kontakt zu treten, wurde ignoriert.
- Jenny (6/5): Convenient stay before Abel Tasman Hike - Easy after hours check in, great location Very noisy right next to restaurant
- Harris (6/5): - Great location but the place has a monopoly on where to eat at night as it was the only place open. Had to queue but the food was ok. Room's are dated and need a makeover. The shower in our room was leaking downstairs so had to use shower across the hallway.
- Anne and Craig (9/5): Lovely staff in a semi budget accommodation. Perfect for a stay at the beach with a great bar and restaurant attached. E - Easy going beach vibe Nothing
- Quentin (9/5): - location was ideal, room comfortable and great meals at the beached whale. Beach was outstanding
- Martijn (6/5): Will work for a short stay on your way to Abel Tasman NP. Would not recommend for longer durations. - Good shower, king size bed, close to restaurant, shop and water taxi offices. Staff was really nice and helpful. It is quite noisy, especially rooms 3 and 7 who are adjacent to the terrace of the bar/restaurant next door. Effectively it feels you are on the terrace all the time and can only go to bed once the bar closes (10 pm). Also sound from inside (doors slamming, showers, TVs) can be heard. Room 3 was very small.
- Susan (7/5): We had a great stay thank you. - Close to the beach, good value for money, we were able to charge our e-bikes . Bedding was comfortable and clean. The shower had a few sections of mould. The toilet was also running so we had to turn the tap off at the wall. Otherwise the room was ok.
- Nicolo (5/5): - It is close to the beach and the main restaurants In practice this is a hostel. In the evening, it gets very noisy and the young backpackers guests are (of course) loud! So it is very hard to sleep. In addition, the room was small and it deserves a renovation.
- Martijn (6/5): Ok to stay for a night around your trek in Abel Tasman NP. Would not recommend to stay longer term. - Large bed, good shower, good location, very helpful staff. Place was a bit noisy, room next to bar/restaurant and noise from other rooms (TV/shower/doors slamming) could be heard.
- Nat Bruno (7/5): - Frigo dans la chambre Lit confortable Salle de bain individuelle Hygiène de la cuisine collective. Pas de climatisation dans la chambre, bruit extérieur venant des moteurs des frigos du restaurant.
- Rudolf (7/5): -
- Terry (7/5): -
- Chloe (9/5): Perfect for what we needed on a beach holiday - Clean, convenient location and good value for money Little bit noisy but fairly standard for a hostel with lots of young people and being next to a bar
- Aaron (8/5): We will definitely be staying again! - Perfect location...great value for money...we couldn't have been any closer to the beach! Staff were friendly and the room was comfy and clean
- Stephanie (7/5): - Location is excellent! Staff are friendly.
- Irene (7/5): -
- brent (8/5): - Very clean. Excellent location Loud noise all night from a large chiller
- Eve (10/5): -
- SheilaLastname (5/5): - The room was clean, and the proximity to the beach was lovely. This is more of a hostel. The common areas are run down, and while we had one of the few rooms with a private bathroom, our shower had a peeling floor. I don't think the photos on booking represent the current condition of the place. If you're looking for a place to crash with all your friends near the beach, this will suffice.
- Caroline (7/5): - Close to everything A bit noisy but only because I went bed early. Noise stopped at a reasonable time. Room was a bit small. Would have liked a table to sit at.
- Silke (7/5): -
- Stein (8/5): -
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