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Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Marahau Beach in Kaiteriteri

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Comfort Triple Room
Reception
Comfort Triple Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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21 Moss Rd, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaiteriteri, 7197
  • Place, Marahau Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaiteriteri Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Kaiteriteri Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Kaiteriteri

In Kaiteriteri .At this Kaiteriteri hostel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Marahau Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Abel Tasman Coast Track. Abel Tasman National Park and Kaiteriteri Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marahau Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Honeymoon Bay - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 10 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Park Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hooked on Marahau - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Tui - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Beached Whale - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers

Hostel near Marahau Beach in Kaiteriteri
As a guest of Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This Kaiteriteri hostel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers offers 8 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Kaiteriteri hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 19 2025 to April 17 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers Kaiteriteri

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers to the airport?

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers is 35.4 mi (60-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers.

How close is Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 2.1 mi (4-min drive) from Marahau Beach and 4.2 mi (13-min drive) from Kaiteriteri Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers have a pool?

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers to downtown Kaiteriteri?

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers is 2.3 mi away from Kaiteriteri.

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top notch

Really lovely stay. Beautiful setting, good kitchen facilities. Very friendly owners. Excellent location for Abel Tasman.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Piet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Everything was clean and everything you need was available. The host was amazing and took his time to plan our activities with us. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good to relax

Perfect for couples, very clean and nice and no youngsters there... great to relax
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice host, he was giving very nice tips. Very clean and cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHAULIAC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Merci à Steward pour son accueil et ses conseils
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Solange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

La serenite proche de la mer

Un accueil personnalisé….des conseils pour organiser son séjour. Le calme près de Marahau.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschön gelegen, es ist sehr ruhig dort. Tolle Anlage. Die Menschen sind vor Ort alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tirina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kanuka Ridge Lodge

Great place away from the hustle and bustle of Kaiteriteri. Had everything we needed and close enough for us to visit all the places we had planned e.g. Abel Tasman walks,kayaking, boating. Accomodation very clean and comfortable. Friendly helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We Had an Awesome Stay, Just totally fell in Love with Kanuka Ridge Lodge, we are looking forward to returning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting up in the bush, very well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So peaceful and serene. Words can’t describe how amazing this place is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Lage: Regenwaldfeeling vom Balkon aus, sehr ruhig gelegen, nur Naturlaute; alle Einrichtungen wie unser Zimmer sehr sauber und gepflegt, neuwertige Einrichtung der DZ-Kabinen; sehr günstige Lage zum Besuch des Abel Tasman NP (allerdings Auto empfehlenswert, ca. 7 Fahrminuten bis Marahau mit den Angeboten der Wassertaxis und des Kayaking); ausgesprochen hilfsbereite Vermieter (helfen beim Buchen von Exkursionen); Parken direkt vor dem Zimmer möglich, daher Nutzung des Kofferraums als "Kleiderschrank" möglich (im Zimmer dafür kaum Platz, kein Schrank vorhanden)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My best lodging out of 13 in New Zealand trip

Very nice location for people with a car, closer to Marahau than Kaiteriteri. I loved the set up: Nice and big terrain with lot of trees, small bungalows with 3- 4 rooms each, one bungalow with kitchen and bathrooms , and one with an entertainment room with lot of dvd's . Nice people at reception giving us good advice. Only small negative was that the 2 days we stayed there they had problems with internet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is beautiful if you like being a bit isolated. However, it's only a 5 min. drive into Marahau. The owner,, Stuart is exceptionally helpful when planning your excursions into the park. A sociable place where you can chat with other residents using the communal kitchen and dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
really well priced for a beautiful hostel - we stayed in a private triple room and it was nice to have something to ourselves after staying in shared accoms for so long the showers and toilets were clean we didn’t use the kitchen so can’t comment on that but definitely worth staying here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Endroit au milieu des bois, très calme, tres propre, et une cuisine super équipée. Le propriétaire est très accueillant. Y aller sans hésiter et à proximité de Abel Tasman
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kanuka Lodge

Wonderful place and very peaceful in nature. Comfortable room and facilities. Nice host. We LOVED IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024