Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Te Nikau Lodge King) | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

About this hostel

Situated in Canterbury, this lovely hostel for $45 per night is a great option for your next trip. Beach hostel in Te Miko with free parking Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is not available. Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel offers 16 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Edoras (Lord of the Rings)

103.19 miles

Ashburton Domain

126.48 miles

Ashburton Aviation Museum

127.44 miles

Washpen Falls

99.06 miles

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

4.2

Excellent(167 Reviews)

Hostel in Canterbury

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Edoras (Lord of the Rings)

103.19 miles

Ashburton Domain

126.48 miles

Ashburton Aviation Museum

127.44 miles

Washpen Falls

99.06 miles

Reviews

4.2/5.0

Excellent(167 Reviews)

5.0

Mar 2024

The hut or home is old but situated in a beautiful area. The single room I used is not suitable for tall person as the ceiling is very low (it’s an attic room) easily bump head to the padded wooden beams.

8.0

Feb 2024

Unique natural setting in the woods was not easy to park or maneuver down narrow dirt roads

8.0

Jan 2024

Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful location with a stunning beach walk right on our doorstep.

10.0

Jan 2024

Nice hostel in the rainforest within 5min to an awesome beach.

6.0

Jan 2024

Nice quaint room. It wasn’t cleaned properly as there was still food from previous guests in the fridge, this prompted me to look inside the kettle and the kettle was old and flakey leaving me to decide that I did not want a hot drink. The property itself was beautiful but the amenities and cleanliness let me down personally

4.0

Dec 2023

A quiet peaceful retreat away from the maddening crowds and close to nature at its best

4.0

Nov 2023

The rooms were basic and clean. Water pressure was minimal. Given it’s nowhere near any town, not unexpected. The walk to the beach was good and surroundings were amazing.

3.0

Nov 2023

Our stay wasn't an unpleasant one and the staff did everything to help only, the communication was difficult seeing the receptionist didn:t speak English. Other than that was everything average.

5.0

Apr 2023

Peaceful native bush setting. Short walk to wild beach

4.0

Apr 2023

2.0

Mar 2023

We stayed for one night, the room was clean with a comfy bed, full use of the kitchen including a stove, microwave, kettle and fridge. There was a large communal lounge area and two showers in our lodge which was plenty. Make sure you bring your food with you as there are no supermarkets for 40 minutes from the property and few restaurants that are expensive if you’re on a budget.

5.0

Feb 2023

Awwesome

4.0

Feb 2023

Lovely setting but the room was a little musty. The weather was very damp and humid though.

2.0

Feb 2023

Cheap place to stay, but the houses are a little worn down. I stayed at the single room for 1 night, and the room is OK, but keep in mind there are no real door on the room. In addition, you are very dependent on who else is in the house as you can hear everything (my house-mates were great!).

5.0

Feb 2023

Thanks to the staff, Loved site and surrounding hiking trails

5.0

Jan 2023

Very restful and private in amongst beautiful native bush.

4.0

Jan 2023

Very lovely property

4.0

Jan 2023

Loved the location

4.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful setting, nice staff, could have been a little cleaner, one of the curtains was pretty dirty, pulled out bed to look for power sockets and really dusty etc

4.0

Dec 2022

Basic accommodation. Set amongst native bush - notably Nikau Palms - is stunning.

5.0

Dec 2022

Really good prices, friendly and efficient staff and cosy and unique. Really loved staying there!

4.0

Dec 2022

Very basic, but had everything I needed.

4.0

Mar 2022

Liked the eco feel of the property - a number of cottages nestled in the native bush

3.0

Jan 2022

Quiet and secluded away from the holiday crowd but close to Punakaike. One of my favourite hostels.

2.5

Jan 2022

Quiet and secluded away from the holiday crowd but close to Punakaike.One of my favourite hostels.

2.0

Dec 2020

Shower pressure and room is ok, just have mosquitoes and sand flies in the room cant slept well while they are around noisy. Walking distance to Truman track and we even walked to Pancakes Rock. Toilet needs to upgrade bit shaky while sat down.

4.0

Jul 2020

Lovely location as pictured. The room was adequate but a bit tired and panel heater struggled to keep warm in our winter stay. Communal full kitchen worked well.

4.0

Jul 2020

Lovely location as pictured. The room was adequate but a bit tired and panel heater struggled to keep warm in our winter stay.Communal full kitchen worked well.

2.0

Mar 2020

Very unique place in the jungle.

2.5

Feb 2020

Lodge in the wood! Really romantic. The only bad thing was the poor internet connection.

5.0

Feb 2020

Very clean, quiet, kitchen had good equipment. Loved how close it was to the gorgeous beach

1.0

Feb 2020

The young lady at the reception desk was very nice and tried to be helpful but didn’t have much to work with. WiFi ranged from didn’t work to very slow, no TV, no basic amenities in the bathroom, metal floor in the shower was very slick, bugs in the bathroom, the sink had individual hot and cold faucets that were so close to the back of the sink it was difficult to wash your hands. Walls are very thin, no sound proofing and got maybe 3 hours of sleep because of the loud snoring in the room next to ours...this place could have been a great place to stay but until the owners address these issues, I would recommend some place else!!

1.0

Feb 2020

2.0

Jan 2020

Comfortable room and bed. The shower pressure wasn’t great at all and the walls are paper thin.Good location and value for money.

4.0

Jan 2020

The receptionist, Julia, was so friendly and helpful I would rate her as one of the top 5 I have ever met out of hundreds I have met. The units are set amongst the forest so are very quiet and private Our Tui cabin was very comfortable. Minus:The sink in the bathroom was very worn .

4.0

Jan 2020

4.0

Jan 2020

The best asset of this property was the receptionist Julia she was very pleasant and extremely helpful, the other person at reception (a Male) was also very friendly. We stayed in the Tui cabin which had everything we needed, it is down the road from the main part of the lodge and thus was secluded surrounded by trees and ferns. It was also close to the parking lot. One negative of the Retreat was the final section of the access road to the lot. It is quite steep, narrow and has a sharp turn. The combination meant it was difficult to see where you were going. Inside the cabin was comfortable, the bed was good, the shower large with a good hot water supply. The shelf in the bathroom was handy but some towel bars would be a good addition. The sink was small and very worn and overdue for replacement. The unit was fairly clean but corners and windowsills were dusty and the floor a little gritty. Another bonus is the excellent German style bread which was delicous and made on sight. All in all a quiet pleasanr place to stay and still just off the main highway.

4.0

Jan 2020

The best asset of this property was the receptionist Julia she was very pleasant and extremely helpful, the other person at reception (a Male) was also very friendly. We stayed in the Tui cabin which had everything we needed, it is down the road from the main part of the lodge and thus was secluded surrounded by trees and ferns. It was also close to the parking lot. One negative of the Retreat was the final section of the access road to the lot. It is quite steep, narrow and has a sharp turn. The combination meant it was difficult to see where you were going. Inside the cabin was comfortable, the bed was good, the shower large with a good hot water supply. The shelf in the bathroom was handy but some towel bars would be a good addition. The sink was small and very worn and overdue for replacement. The unit was fairly clean but corners and windowsills were dusty and the floor a little gritty. Another bonus is the excellent German style bread which was delicous and made on sight.All in all a quiet pleasanr place to stay and still just off the main highway.

5.0

Jul 2019

Tucked away in a quiet area, the hostel was really nice. We stayed for a nice in the main Lodge. The lodge has a lounge area with a small shop in the kitchen. All in all a very good stay

2.0

May 2019

Loved the close access to the beach and heating the kiwi calls at night!

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Canterbury?

The average price for a rental in Canterbury is $110 per night. This rental is $65 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel. 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 Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and garden.

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Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Hostel in Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Canterbury?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel?

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