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Dusky Lodge

67 Beach road, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand – Great location - show map

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8.2
Very Good
1,101 reviews

awesome communal facilities. excellent value. very clean.

Luke New Zealand

We were greeted with the warmest welcome by staff. I could not believe how clean the place was. From the room, to the shared kitchen, to the pool... this would by far be one of the best places I have stayed. I honestly could not fault the place. I was worried staying at a backpacking type accommodation with children but Dusky Lodge was very child friendly and quiet... I would definitely recommend this place to families and I would definitely stay here again!

Gina New Zealand

people the owners cleaners they are all good people. I’ve stayed 5 weekends this summer an love this place.

Blue New Zealand

Very good location Friendly staffs and good facilities

Nhi New Zealand

Great experience staying here, was going to be a late check in so the staff really went above and beyond for us, to make sure we had everything we needed. Very impressed with the communication with the staff and the professional manner in which they dealt with everything. We will definitely be returning to stay here. Love it and thank you for being amazing!

Lorcan Ireland

Great location with a view of the mountains and facilities including a spa pool. Staff were excellent especially Rom on front desk!!

Phil United Kingdom

Cleanliness, and a friendly staff Russell and the cleaning Chinese lady staff who guide me to explore the town, was actually a bonus and will recommend to avail their guidance.

Somnath New Zealand

The BBQ area was great, amazing views of the mountains while we cooked & ate dinner. We loved spa & pool, we wish we stayed longer so we could have enjoyed the Mexican cafe!

Katherine New Zealand

A good backpackers. We stayed in private en-suite rooms and were very happy with them for the price. Two kitchens, one upstairs and one downstairs. Ample parking. Easy walk to town.

Bryan New Zealand

Such a beautiful place. Even if you've travelled a bit, you should experience this place at least once. Just a beautiful place

Robert New Zealand
8.2
Very Good
1,101 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “awesome communal facilities. excellent value. very clean.”
    Luke Luke New Zealand New Zealand
  • “We were greeted with the warmest welcome by staff. I could not believe how clean the place was. From the room, to the shared kitchen, to the pool...”
    Gina Gina New Zealand New Zealand
  • “people the owners cleaners they are all good people. I’ve stayed 5 weekends this summer an love this place.”
    Blue Blue New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Very good location Friendly staffs and good facilities”
    Nhi Nhi New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Great experience staying here, was going to be a late check in so the staff really went above and beyond for us, to make sure we had everything we needed.”
    Lorcan Lorcan Ireland Ireland
  • “Great location with a view of the mountains and facilities including a spa pool. Staff were excellent especially Rom on front desk!!”
    Phil Phil United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Cleanliness, and a friendly staff Russell and the cleaning Chinese lady staff who guide me to explore the town, was actually a bonus and will recommend to avail their guidance.”
    Somnath Somnath New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The BBQ area was great, amazing views of the mountains while we cooked & ate dinner. We loved spa & pool, we wish we stayed longer so we could have enjoyed the Mexican cafe!”
    Katherine Katherine New Zealand New Zealand
  • “A good backpackers. We stayed in private en-suite rooms and were very happy with them for the price. Two kitchens, one upstairs and one downstairs. Ample parking. Easy walk to town.”
    Bryan Bryan New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Such a beautiful place. Even if you've travelled a bit, you should experience this place at least once. Just a beautiful place”
    Robert Robert New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi7.3

Dusky Lodge offers budget accommodations. Free WiFi in public areas and free on-site parking are provided. The property features a heated pool and a hot tub to relax in after a day of exploring.

Guests staying at Dusky Lodge Kaikoura can prepare a meal in the shared kitchens available.

For those looking to relax at the property there are sun decks, otherwise, the tour desk can help advise guests on what to see in the surrounding areas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Dusky Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 4, 2015

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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4 reasons to choose Dusky Lodge

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English
Closest beach

  • Kaikoura Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    4,050 feet from property

Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 1,101 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi7.3

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Luke
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “awesome communal facilities. excellent value. very clean.”
  • G
    Gina
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “We were greeted with the warmest welcome by staff. I could not believe how clean the place was. From the room, to the shared kitchen, to the pool... this would by far be one of the best places I have stayed. I honestly could not fault the place. I...”
  • Blue
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “people the owners cleaners they are all good people. I’ve stayed 5 weekends this summer an love this place.”
  • Nhi
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Very good location Friendly staffs and good facilities”
  • Lorcan
    IrelandIreland
    “Great experience staying here, was going to be a late check in so the staff really went above and beyond for us, to make sure we had everything we needed. Very impressed with the communication with the staff and the professional manner in which they...”
  • Phil
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location with a view of the mountains and facilities including a spa pool. Staff were excellent especially Rom on front desk!!”
  • Somnath
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Cleanliness, and a friendly staff Russell and the cleaning Chinese lady staff who guide me to explore the town, was actually a bonus and will recommend to avail their guidance.”
  • Katherine
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “The BBQ area was great, amazing views of the mountains while we cooked & ate dinner. We loved spa & pool, we wish we stayed longer so we could have enjoyed the Mexican cafe!”
  • Bryan
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “A good backpackers. We stayed in private en-suite rooms and were very happy with them for the price. Two kitchens, one upstairs and one downstairs. Ample parking. Easy walk to town.”
  • Robert
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Such a beautiful place. Even if you've travelled a bit, you should experience this place at least once. Just a beautiful place”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, we have 3 children 1, 5 & 9. Our 1 year old sleeps with us. Could we still book this room and just pay extra for the baby please?
    Yes, this is possible.
    Answered on October 18, 2021
  • Hi We'd love to book this room private with ensuite we have 3 kids a 7yr, a 3yr and 9month baby. The baby sleeps with us could we do this and pay ext...
    Hi there, children under the age of 4 stay with us for free. (=
    Answered on November 17, 2021
  • Hello is there A shower in this room?
    Hi there, Yes, each ensuite room has shower, a toilet and a sink. Enjoy your stay
    Answered on January 3, 2021
  • Is wifi free?
    yes it is and unlimited
    Answered on January 2, 2022
  • Hi there, is bedding included in the private room with an ensuite or do we need to bring our own? Thanks
    Hi there! The bedding is include. Thanks. Team Dusky
    Answered on April 3, 2022
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Amenities of Dusky Lodge

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Saltwater pool
Spa
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Dusky Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

5:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered 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

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Dusky Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The property is spread over three buildings: the main large complex and two smaller blocks which are located across the street. Check in is in the main complex.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Please inform Dusky Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Tue, Apr 19, 2022 until Thu, Dec 01, 2022

FAQs about Dusky Lodge

  • Check-in at Dusky Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Dusky Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dusky Lodge on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Dusky Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa facilities

  • Dusky Lodge is 2,450 feet from the center of Kaikoura.