See all properties

Noah's Ark Flashpacker

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Greymouth

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Noah's Ark Flashpacker

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign reading 'Noah's Ark,' and a well-lit entrance.
Lounge
Shared kitchen facilities
Superior Double Room
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View in a map
16 Chapel Street, Greymouth, 7805
  • Place, Jade Country Greymouth
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Rail Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Left Bank Art Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 5-bed dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 5-bed dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 5-bed dorm)

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 6-bed dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 6-bed dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Bed in 6-bed dorm)

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room

Twin Room

Twin Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room

Family Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed In 6-bed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom (Mixed Gender)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-bed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom (Mixed Gender)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Small Double With Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double With Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Greymouth

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Greymouth hostel, you'll be steps from West Coast Rail Trail and Pounamu Pathway Māwhera. Jade Country Greymouth and Left Bank Art Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
View more Hostels in GreymouthOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Jade Country Greymouth - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pounamu Pathway Māwhera - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Left Bank Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Greymouth Station - 7 min walk
  • Hokitika (HKK) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodstock Craft Bar & Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Speight's Ale House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dp1 Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Noah's Ark Flashpacker

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Greymouth
As a guest of Noah's Ark Flashpacker, you'll find a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Noah's Ark Flashpacker also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Greymouth hostel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Noah's Ark Flashpacker offers 16 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Similar properties

Interior entrance
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
Paroa
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 302 reviews
The price is CA $61
CA $71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in after 10 PM is only permitted for guests booking private rooms.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
  • Facilities fee: NZD 5 per person and includes use of: hot tub

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Noah's Ark Backpackers Hostel Greymouth
Noah's Ark Backpackers Hostel
Noah's Ark Backpackers Greymouth
Noah's Ark Backpackers
Noah's Ark Backpackers Greymouth
Noah's Ark Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Noah's Ark Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Greymouth

Frequently asked questions

How close is Noah's Ark Flashpacker to the airport?

Noah's Ark Flashpacker is 24.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the Hokitika (HKK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Noah's Ark Flashpacker have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Noah's Ark Flashpacker.

Does Noah's Ark Flashpacker offer free breakfast?

Noah's Ark Flashpacker does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Noah's Ark Flashpacker?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Noah's Ark Flashpacker?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Noah's Ark Flashpacker?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Noah's Ark Flashpacker have a pool?

Noah's Ark Flashpacker does not have a pool, but guests have access to a nearby indoor pool.

Does Noah's Ark Flashpacker have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Noah's Ark Flashpacker to downtown Greymouth?

Noah's Ark Flashpacker is 0.1 mi away from Greymouth.

Noah's Ark Flashpacker Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 154 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There were no amenities but anything else was very much there. Very well received, confortable bed, clean rooms decorated in a way to keep the century old charm. Good spot, quiet Staff very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bede

Great place just wanted to get away for couple of days and the hosts were really great and friendly I’d always go there when on the coast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic place, the room was spotless, bright and cheerful. The kitchen was spotless and very well outfitted. The shower, bathroom and toilets were exceptionally clean. The reception was very knowledgeable and helpful. All and all a great experience, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cool hosts and loads of character with the property and extremely convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very personable, the rooms were as described, and the kitchen/dining area were very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and the rooms were made up nicely with each room having the theme of a certain animal from Noahs Ark. The staff was very helpful with tips on what to do around there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage building with an interesting history that the owners are doing an amazing job of trying to preserve for future generations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style but very clean and tidy. Greeted by lovely lady .very polite. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing huge facility. Well cared for and new. Perfect of you have transportation since no town is within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

One place you must stay!

Probably the quirkiest place I have ever stayed but in its unique style, it really does work. All the bedrooms are named after animals The owners are super friendly and can't do enough, even the hostel dog is friendly ha ha. Met some really nice people during my stay and would totally recommend it. Clean, quiet, comfy ...and quirky!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kiwi room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Winter break

Well-located near the railway station. Wood-burning stove keeps things warm and plenty of hot water for showers and washing-up. I spent a few days here between train services and explored by renting a bike and a car.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is like a villa from the last century, it has high ceilings and beautiful windows. Every bedroom is dedicated to an animal and has well made, funny graffities on some walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people in command, room was great. A few kitchen implements missing though the main stuff was all there....Thanks for a good stay. Roger
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of maintenance and overall upkeep of the place. We looked forward to the Spa pool as advertised however we were told it required maintenance. We read on the website that there would be a small selection of coffee, cereal and toasts however there was none during our stay and it had appeared to be removed from the website. Enquired about the winter deal (pay for 2 night and get a 3rd free) after the phone call the owner changed the deal online and didn’t honour it. Beds were also uncomfortable and extremely squeaky.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

frank

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was poor from the start. I had to wait some time while she fussed over an American couple. When I finally got served a very poor attitude come across. Didn't mention wi fi to me nor towels/face cloth, I had to come down & ask. Sink taps at end of hall for monkey room-hot tap didn't work at all & cold tap so loose you could the whole tap through 90 degrees. Our dorm fairly full & I on top bunk. Some clown came in at midnight & turned his cell phone on & started fossicking amongst his gear. Woke me up & god knows how many others. Place was in poor state of repair. Look run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Old and worn but nice and cosy on the other side

Old and worn but nice and cosy hostel. Beatiful old house with a small garden. Nice staff. Situated in the centre of the town. Close to (to walk to) the railway station (I traveled by train), restaurants, large grocery store, other shops, bike rental, car rental, nature and harbour walks. Greymouth is a small town but still the largest town on the other side (the least populated side) of New Zealand's South Island. Common kitchen and common room, as you expect in a hostel. Easy to meet new people. There were no lockers for luggage or valuables. But that is probably not necessary at this place. There was only a single power socket in the whole (dormitory) room. There was, however, a multiple socket extension lead so that there was a power socket for each guest in the room. But there was no power socket close to each bed, something which is important today with our dependence on smartphones. The only important negative thing for me with the hostel was the lack of a power socket at each bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eine liebevoll gestaltete Ankunft
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bof

une des moins bonne auberge de jeunesse que nous avons fait. La chambre où nous étions était extrêmement humide.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ich war sehr froh über das check in so früh, dass ich nicht warten musste. Das ganze Haus war sehr einladend und freundlich. Das Zimmer, Küche und Lounge waren gut eingerichtet. In der Küche war alles vollständig, um richtig zu kochen. Der Kontakt mit den Besitzern war herzlich und sehr hilfreich.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

2 night stay

Nice, quiet and affordable. not many people when I stayed. Reception was friendly and accommodating to my queries. Would recommend this to anyone travelling on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally lovely owners and staff, very welcoming and helpful!! They also gave us hot cross buns and Easter eggs on Easter Sunday!! :) A
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concept and design in this backpacker are very special that it used animals as the theme in each room. All the staffs are very friendly and helpful. Love their shower room too which are slide shower instead of rainshower head.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostess was very friendly and informative. She gave us a lot of info on what to do and where to go for food. The host was also friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021