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Dusky Lodge

Amenities

  • Parking

  • Hot Tub / Jacuzzi

  • Swimming pool

  • Sauna

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Safe-Deposit Box

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Property description

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
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Guest reviews

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Dusky Lodge, guests commonly highlight friendly staff, budget-friendly comfort, and a convenient walkable location, while shared amenities like large kitchens, lounges, and a seasonal pool or hot tub add value for backpackers and short Kaikoura stopovers.

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Facilities

Good

Cleanliness

Inconsistent

Rooms

Basic

Service

Friendly

Location

Convenient

Dining

Unknown

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6

Tohe

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18 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff good spacious room only thing is the bed was very hard like I was sleeping on the floor and I also got bed bug bites all over my body
Friendly staff good spacious room only thing is the bed was very hard like I was sleeping on the floor and I also got bed bug bites all over my body
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Kevin

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12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodation is a bit old-fashioned and furnished in a rustic style with older furniture. The rooms, common areas and the shared bathroom were clean. A supermarket, the beach, and the city center can be reached in about 10 minutes. Overall, the stay was fine for one night.
The accommodation is a bit old-fashioned and furnished in a rustic style with older furniture. The rooms, common areas and the shared bathroom were clean. A supermarket, the beach, and the city center can be reached in about 10 minutes. Overall, the stay was fine for one night.
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Nadine

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18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at 7.30ish so we were out of hours got a key to the room with a map to show us where to go.. Easy. But walked in the room it smelled stale and was not appealing so we left... It is more about having a Choice and I chose not to stay.
We arrived at 7.30ish so we were out of hours got a key to the room with a map to show us where to go.. Easy. But walked in the room it smelled stale and was not appealing so we left... It is more about having a Choice and I chose not to stay.
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julie

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7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Totally enjoyed my stay. Check-in went smoothly and was very quick. Bonus it’s a pet friendly hostel which makes it even better as my dog was allowed in the facility. Highly recommend!
Totally enjoyed my stay. Check-in went smoothly and was very quick. Bonus it’s a pet friendly hostel which makes it even better as my dog was allowed in the facility. Highly recommend!
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Naomi

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5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool, sauna and jacuzzi are amazing and are included in the price of your stay!! I also really liked the outdoor eating areas and the communal kitchen and lounge areas were lovely to chill with new friends. The room was clean, spacious and the bed was comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful and had a lot of local information. It was great to have a kitchen, which had everything you need, to make your own food. Very cheap accommodation, really good value for money - I would highly recommend this hotel/hostel.
The pool, sauna and jacuzzi are amazing and are included in the price of your stay!! I also really liked the outdoor eating areas and the communal kitchen and lounge areas were lovely to chill with new friends. The room was clean, spacious and the bed was comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful and had a lot of local information. It was great to have a kitchen, which had everything you need, to make your own food. Very cheap accommodation, really good value for money - I would highly recommend this hotel/hostel.
67 Beach road, Kaikōura, New Zealand

Location

With a stay at Dusky Lodge - Hostel in Kaikōura, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kaikoura Beach and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Peninsula Walkway.

Kaikoura Museum(0.5 Miles)

Kaikoura District Museum(0.6 Miles)

Kaikoura Beach(0.6 Miles)

Fyffe House(2.5 Miles)

Peninsula Walkway(3.1 Miles)

Kaikoura Golf Club(3.3 Miles)

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Property policies

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 17:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Breakfast options are available at the on-site café, Sicarios, which features a bar/lounge.

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.

The property is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. It is approximately 0.6 miles from Kaikoura Beach and 3.1 miles from Peninsula Walkway.

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available for guests.

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

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