Name: Dolphin Lodge
Address: 15 Deal Street, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand, 15 Deal Street, Canterbury, 7300, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $19 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hostel Dolphin Lodge

15 Deal Street, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand –

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Location is great and room and kitchen facilities were neat and clean. The bed is comfortable and the double room with en-suite bathroom is a good size. The outside deck with view over the sea was the cherry on top.

Pauline

New Zealand

Check in was very easy. There was a hot tub out on the balcony, with a view to the ocean. We had the bedroom with ensuite and it was nice to be away from the rest of the lodge. If you're looking for budget and don't mind lots of travellers around, this place is great!

Scarlett

Australia

Great location. Bed is quite comfortable. Large kitchen.

David

New Zealand

Clean inside, friendly welcome and good facilities as should really be expected.

Christopher

United Kingdom

Such a nice place! The rooms are nice and big, gorgeous view from the back deck and there is a hot tub as well to enjoy. Good wifi, very close to town.

Sage

United Kingdom

Everything was clean and comfortable, easy to get to main part of town, staff was friendly and helpful.

Celeste

United States of America

It was close to the action, yet quite quiet. If you wanted to cook, the kitchen had good facilities. The deck and outside area was pretty nice. It was clean. Lots of recycling done here, but where do we put dental floss or used kleenexes? It's a small place, not so many people.

Eloise

United States of America

Location and awesome yard, clothes lines, good bed, reasonable priced laundry,

Elizabeth

Canada

It’s a small and quiet hostel with good showers, a full cooking set up, and a nice deck to relax on. Good value, especially for Kaikoura!

Owen

United States of America

There was a lovely patio with a great view to sit outside. The kitchen was well equipped.

Susan

United States of America

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9.0

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Location is great and room and kitchen facilities were neat and clean. The bed is comfortable and the double room with en-suite bathroom is a good size.”

Pauline New Zealand
“Check in was very easy. There was a hot tub out on the balcony, with a view to the ocean. We had the bedroom with ensuite and it was nice to be away from the rest of the lodge.”

Scarlett Australia
“Great location. Bed is quite comfortable. Large kitchen.”

David New Zealand
“Clean inside, friendly welcome and good facilities as should really be expected.”

Christopher United Kingdom
“Such a nice place! The rooms are nice and big, gorgeous view from the back deck and there is a hot tub as well to enjoy. Good wifi, very close to town.”

Sage United Kingdom
“Everything was clean and comfortable, easy to get to main part of town, staff was friendly and helpful.”

Celeste United States of America
“It was close to the action, yet quite quiet. If you wanted to cook, the kitchen had good facilities. The deck and outside area was pretty nice. It was clean.”

Eloise United States of America
“Location and awesome yard, clothes lines, good bed, reasonable priced laundry,”

Elizabeth Canada
“It’s a small and quiet hostel with good showers, a full cooking set up, and a nice deck to relax on. Good value, especially for Kaikoura!”

Owen United States of America
“There was a lovely patio with a great view to sit outside. The kitchen was well equipped.”

Susan United States of America

Just 2 minutes' walk from Kaikoura town center, Dolphin Lodge features views of the coastline and the mountain ranges. Guests enjoy free on-site parking and free use of the outdoor hot tub.

Guests can choose to stay in a dormitory room or in the comfort of a private room. Each room includes free linen, heating and daily cleaning. Most rooms have shared bathroom facilities.

There are deck chairs in the garden for you to unwind in. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available.

The property has a fully equipped shared kitchen with a stove, an oven and a microwave. Barbecue facilities can be found on site.

Kaikoura Dolphin Lodge is 4 minutes' drive from Kaikoura Train Station. The Whale Watch and Seal Swim booking offices are each 10 minutes' walk away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Kaikoura, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the top-rated area in Kaikoura, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

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New World Supermarket
1.9 miles
The Whaler Restaurant
0.2 miles
Thai Siam Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
Zephyr Restaurant
0.2 miles

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Mt Fyffe Mountain
11.2 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Very comfort place with a lovely cat, beautiful view, close to the town centre.”

Candy

New Zealand

9.1

“Has a very nice feel, close to town but quiet and amazing views. Beds comfy and everything was clean.”

Toni

New Zealand

9.5

“Awesome location, great cat, fire was lovely, friendly staff, awesome view.”

Hannah

New Zealand

7.9

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3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Pets are not allowed.

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“Location is great and room and kitchen facilities were neat and clean. The bed is comfortable and the double room with en-suite bathroom is a good size. The outside deck with view over the sea was the cherry on top.”

“Check in was very easy. There was a hot tub out on the balcony, with a view to the ocean. We had the bedroom with ensuite and it was nice to be away from the rest of the lodge. If you're looking for budget and don't mind lots of travellers around, this place is great!”

“It was close to the action, yet quite quiet. If you wanted to cook, the kitchen had good facilities. The deck and outside area was pretty nice. It was clean. Lots of recycling done here, but where do we put dental floss or used kleenexes? It's a small place, not so many people.”

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Reviewed: August 16, 2019

Diana
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
8.8

“Clean and quiet backpackers.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is a very clean backpackers lodge. It is in a quiet location just above town. It has lovely views from the deck and a hot tub. We had room 3 which has a strange layout you walk through the en-suite into a small ante room and then into the bedroom. It was all clean, the bed was comfy and the heater worked well. The shower worked ok but could have been better. There was room to park the car.
Reviewed: August 14, 2019

Adrian
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely place with nice facilities and great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
Great place with friendly staff and lots of facilities even a hot tub. Location is perfect for town centre. Lovely views of the ocean from the sea and terrace. Its more suited to younger travellers and has a distinct backpacker feel. The private room with private bathroom is great and has good heating in the winter
Reviewed: August 6, 2019

Chong
Singapore
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
Had to lug my suitcase up a hill.
It was close to the Inter-City bus-stop and the Info-Centre
Reviewed: August 6, 2019

Alice
Vietnam
9.2

“Lovely stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I had to wait for a while to get hot water in the shower, water pressure was weak.
A very homey place. Clean, good location, great view of the ocean and mountain. Loved the hot jacuzzi!
Reviewed: August 1, 2019

Candy
New Zealand
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
if the shower have a higher volume would be perfect
Very comfort place with a lovely cat, beautiful view, close to the town centre.
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Julie
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice cosy hostel with great view
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Mico
New Zealand
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
It was quite smelly, probably was from the toilet.
Good location.
Reviewed: July 27, 2019

Charlotte
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful views, cosy rooms, friendly staff. Good location close to town centre.
Reviewed: July 26, 2019

Mauro
Australia
9.2

“Would definitely stay here again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The lodge is just a couple minutes walk from most of the cafes and restaurants down main street, also a short walk to whale watching and the museum. Bed and room were both very warm, and the log fire in the lounge is nice after a dip in the spa. To top it all off the view from the balcony and front of the property is breath taking.
Reviewed: July 21, 2019

Toni
New Zealand
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Communication was a little lacking tried to contact by phone to ask a question, no answer after several attempts so sent an email request with no luck there either..... Wasn't a problem in the end.
Has a very nice feel, close to town but quiet and amazing views. Beds comfy and everything was clean.
Reviewed: July 21, 2019

Hannah
New Zealand

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cold except when the fire was on (6-9.30pmish both nights), and layout isn’t great with the lounging areas being like hallways, no powerpoints by beds or couches for charging phones.
Awesome location, great cat, fire was lovely, friendly staff, awesome view.
Reviewed: July 18, 2019

Harriet
United Kingdom
8.8

“Great location and exactly what we needed for a short stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
Wasn't a huge fan of having to walk through the ensuite into the bedroom but for the price of the booking along with location it was a great stay, would highly recommend.
The location was brilliant so close to the beach and the town centre. Very clean and had a full working kitchen to use. Our room was perfect for what we needed with an ensuite bathroom.
Reviewed: July 17, 2019

Blazarus22
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Early check out time, no toiletries.
Location, room size, and friendliness.
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Anonymous
New Zealand
7.9

Good
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower the water volume is too small. My room is not in the main building, so WiFi is too weak. H
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Jesslyn
Singapore

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Small but has everything we needed”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Would be good to light up road side sign, especially during winter when the sun sets early. Would make it easier to spot the entrance.
Fuss free check in, small but comfortable room with private toilet. Affordable accommodation.

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	Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Guests have access to a shared bathroom. Linen is available upon request. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • View • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Guests have access to a shared bathroom. Linen is available upon request. Guests can use their own sleeping bag. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • View • Ocean view • Garden view • Mountain view • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Guests have access to a shared bathroom. Linen is available upon request. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • View • Mountain view • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This is a private room with access to a shared bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • Sofa • View • Ocean view • Garden view • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This room features a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • View • Ocean view • Garden view • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Budget Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Private entrance • View • Mountain view • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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