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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
404 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.

People were great, staff was very convenient, laundry worked just fine and common era was lovely. It was so good to be able to eat outside !

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6.9
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301 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.

I really like the location view the beach the accommodation all in all. We really enjoyed staying on your lodge. My kids really want to go back soon.

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7.6
Good
658 reviews
Price from
$23
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: $63.19
    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
  • Avg. price/night: $117.36
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 637 reviews
    Lovely units in a great location. Very well run motel
    Jen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $76.13
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 754 reviews
    Great location, lovely place to stay. Well presented, clean, friendly staff and a real value for money place to stay.
    Joanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $84.26
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 513 reviews
    Superb breakfast, great location
    Margaret
    Solo traveler
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 13 reviews
    Lovely and clean, great location, sunny and quiet. Jacquie is lovely to deal with.
    Alison
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $45.14
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 125 reviews
    The perfect little place to stay, has everything you need at a very reasonable price. We stayed a night before and after our hike in the Abel Tasman national park. Located right between the national park and Nelson city so great location. The access and check in were so easy and there is room for you to park your car. And to top it all off the hosts were lovely.
    Nell
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $125.79
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 180 reviews
    Owner let us put our motorcycles in his garage. Peace of mind knowing they are tucked away safe from prying eyes.
    Ron
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $87.27
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 405 reviews
    Honestly the best place where I ever was. Nice hostel good beds lovely garden
    Franziska
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $63.19
    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: $87.27
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 405 reviews
    . Pam is amazing. ,Nothing is a problem.Friendly clean safe. Fully equipped,..Everything
    Linda
    Solo traveler