Dolphin Lodge
About this property
Essential Facilities: Dolphin Lodge in Kaikoura offers a garden, terrace, massage services, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and barbecue facilities. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features shared kitchen, ground-floor units with sea views, private bathrooms, and sofas. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, walk-in shower, and luggage storage. Convenient Location: Kaikoura Beach is a 4-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include hiking trails and scenic views of the sea, mountains, and gardens. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the garden, convenient location, and well-equipped kitchen.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mio
Japan“Great walkable location from the main road, good kitchen, social and very cozy, STUNNING views from the balcony, small hostel so less people even when at max capacity. No bunk beds, all single beds in dorms.” - Joelle
United States“Beautiful location. Several sitting areas. Warm wood stove. Left luggage available. Friendly staff.” - Anne
France“This hostel is like heaven on Earth! The hosts are super welcoming and caring, the house is very cosy, lovely view, lovely fireplace, very peaceful, I would definitely come back!” - Patrick
Canada“The host was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, spacious, quiet and cozy. Kitchen was very well equipped and the garden furniture was excellent.” - Jenny United States“Steps from InterCity bus stop (it's uphill, but it's slope not stairs so you can roll the luggage). close to restaurants. Staff let me check-in early. My private room has ocean view. The yard is cozy with ocean view. Kitchen is functional....”
- Robert
Netherlands“Very friendly staff, nice location near the ocean, beautiful backyard where you can sit. And free coffee is always a nice bonus” - Dana United States“The view from the main deck was beautiful. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the staff was really nice.”
- Ceitte United States“It’s someone’s beautiful house turned into a hostel so it’s quite lovely. The staff were SO nice it was almost like staying at a friends house. I was only there for a night but really enjoyed my stay. Make sure you get out and do some stargazing...”
- Adeline United States“Kitchen is extremely well stocked (especially with spices, which is rare for a hostel). The common space is cozy especially with the wood stove. Great views of the water and mountains!”
- Pauline France“Ths stadf is friendly, the view on the mountains and the sea is amazing. It's clean.”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
