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The 10 Best Hostels in Motueka, New Zealand

Some of the best backpacker spots in Motueka

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White Elephant Accomodation is located in Motueka. You can enjoy garden view from the room and 1-hour free WiFi access per day.

At White Elephant Accomodation you will find a garden, a terrace and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage.

It was a quiet peaceful place with cats and it is only a short drive from Abel tasman

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8.3
Very Good
408 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Happy Apple Backpackers is located in Motueka, the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park. Offering a convenient base to discover and experience the surrounding area, the property is a family-friendly, vibrant hostel with a range of accommodation including private rooms and dormitory rooms. Free WiFi is available.

I stayed here for 2 nights. I started my travel from here until Queenstown. And my first hostel it was here. I love it so much. Very comfy room. Very big garden. Friendly staffs 😍😍🇳🇿🇳🇿

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6.9
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300 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Kaiteri Lodge is just 50 metres from the golden sands of Kaiteriteri Beach. The lodge is a 20-minute drive from Abel Tasman National Park, and the property's staff can help you plan your activities during your stay.

Accommodation options include twin, double and family rooms, all with TVs and en suite bathrooms with showers. There are mixed dormitories with shared facilities also available.

Excellent location for easy access to the water taxis to Abel Tasman. Also close to restaurants and beach is across the street.

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7.6
Good
665 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Motueka

  • Avg. price/night: $88.74
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 755 reviews
    A cheap facility but the only one available on a late booking.
    John
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 101 reviews
    Very homely, super clean, great location for town centre & exploring Abel Tasman, great hosts
    Kate
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $306.87
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 57 reviews
    Great locations. Wonderful views of the ocean and the pond with lots of birds.
    Anne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $62.32
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 301 reviews
    Great location, great staff, good facilities and a good price. Pretty damn good for a backpacker
    Yury
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 45 reviews
    Very welcoming host -great location and facilities
    Peter
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 45 reviews
    Great location. Close to the restaurants
    steve
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $83.10
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 513 reviews
    Great location and very comfortable cottage. Owner very nice and helpful. The cottage has everything you need. Thank you for a nice stay and greetings from Magdalena and Janek from Poland!!!
    Jan
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews
    Great location on edge of town, about 5 mins from beach foreshore walk. Spacious and very comfortable inside with modern appliances and plenty of kitchenware. Enjoyed the rural feel and garden..
    Karen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $62.32
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 301 reviews
    the backpackers was family friendly with a child’s playground, trampoline, pool table and many board games. Well equipped kitchen, BBQ area and beds are comfy. Bathrooms are new and clean. A quirky stay in a prime location. The receptionist was taking care of the property while her daughter was away and made sure we felt comfortable and safe and even offered us an extra bike lock while we were staying.
    Ellie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $88.74
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 755 reviews
    We stayed in a room where the toilet seat was a cheap one and kept slipping off the bowl. Told staff about it but if they fixed it they must not have done it very well because it was still doing they same thing. They had an upstairs rooms. Unfortunately if your going to have upstair rooms they should be well sound proof as we were kept up with heavy foot steps.
    Cecilia
    Family with young children