Dolphin Lodge
About this hostel
Nestled in Kaikōura, this lovely hostel for $191 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Just 2 minutes' walk from Kaikoura town centre, Dolphin Lodge features views of the coastline and the mountain ranges. Guests enjoy free on-site parking.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Beachfront / Waterfront
Garden
Map of Kaikōura
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(1,048 Reviews)
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9.0
Lovely owners, nice small hostel with a good vibe and good location in Kaikoura
Nothing social organised but understandable in a small town.
5.0
The kitchen was pretty cramped with lots of travellers trying to cook at once and there isn't a lot of room, but everyone was courteous and cleaned up after themselves. It was well stocked and the free ground coffee was a great. Also had a wonderful deck but disappointed guests were allowed to smoke out there meaning I had to go inside to avoid their smoke. Only 2 showers and not great pressure. The communal areas were cosy. Its definitely geared towards backpackers. It's nice and close to town and has a lovely garden.
Booked 2 beds in a 4 bed dorm and was given a 5 bed dorm. The curtains didn't cover the windows, so the light streamed in early in the morning. As we faced the driveway we lacked privacy. The only private place to change is the shower when staying in a mixed dorm.
Smokers on the deck.
Showers had weak pressure and took ages to heat up
7.0
Very close to all the attractions!!!
There are no locks or security measures. Anybody could walk into the house and take anything they want!
8.0
It's a cute small hostel in a good location just try to go there in good weather because there is not a lot to do in door
The kitchen is a bit small and the water pressure in the shower is pretty weak
10.0
Really welcoming. You put the heater on in my room. So nice. Thank you 🙏
3.0
Had everything we needed in terms of facilities and great location. Lady at the reception was really sweet and helpful.
The room was okay not great, we could hear rodents in the ceilings. The room door couldn’t be closed properly.
9.0
Friendly little hostel with great cooking facilities and nice garden. Friendly dog too.
Can't think of anything.
9.0
great views, nice host
small kitchen
9.0
Location cannot be beaten whether you want to visit main strip or just enjoy the views. Centre to all attractions and walking distance to beach and eateries and attractions. Sharon was great host.
8.0
The beds, dorm, sheets clean, good kitchen
Shower pressure very poor
9.0
Very nice garden and view, clean.
Could have more electric plugs in the room.
9.0
Super friendly staff, would definitely go back
6.0
overpriced compared to some other accomodation with more private facilities.
7.0
very lovely friendly staff
The door didn’t lock and so it didn’t feel very safe. something to lock things in the room would have been useful
9.0
Owner is really nice, very cosy home like feel, very close to the cafes and bars
Shower pressure was pretty bad
10.0
Pretty nice affordable rooms, good size, towels provided, free parking on site. Kitchen and shared bathroom are pretty nice and tidy. Good value.
Everything went well nothing we didn't like.
7.0
It was super homely and there was off street secure parking.
It would have been good if there was coffee and tea and milk.
8.0
The location was good with nice views of the sea and mountains.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Kaikōura?
The average price for a rental in Kaikōura is $192 per night. This rental is $1 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dolphin Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dolphin Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Dolphin Lodge?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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