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Kaiteri Lodge

3.0 star property
Beach lodge with a restaurant and a bar

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Kaiteri Lodge is near Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park and Marahau Beach, ideal for families. It features a playground, massage, and spa treatments. Enjoy international cuisine at the Beached Whale Restaurant. Convenient bike rentals and free self-parking are available.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Basic Room | WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
8 Inlet Road, Kaiteriteri, 7197

What's nearby

  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Abel Tasman Paddleboarding - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Honeymoon Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Tui - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Simply Indian - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Motueka - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Kaiteri Lodge

Family-friendly lodge near Kaiteriteri Beach
Located close to Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park and Marahau Beach, Kaiteri Lodge provides a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Beached Whale Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and happy hour. In-room WiFi (surcharge) and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a billiards/pool table, and outdoor furniture
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaiteri Lodge feature comforts such as WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Toasters, cookware/dishes/utensils, and highchairs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Beached Whale Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Toaster

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Kaiteri Lodge
Kaiteri Hotel Kaiteriteri
Kaiteri Lodge Lodge
Kaiteri Lodge Kaiteriteri
Kaiteri Lodge Lodge Kaiteriteri

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaiteri Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kaiteri Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kaiteri Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kaiteri Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kaiteri Lodge located?

This family-friendly Kaiteriteri lodge is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park and Kaiteriteri Beach. Marahau Beach is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) away.

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Kaiteri Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay for families
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid spot in kaiteri

Nice and clean and great location... little stuffy but had fan on all night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a family room at the lodge which is fairly basic but fantastic ... has everything we need and comfortable to sleep. It is in the perfect spot with the beach across the road and a 1-5 min walk to all restaurants, shops etc. Love the holiday vibe of this place! Definitely want to come back and stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but horribly designed backpackers. Way over priced for what it is. Kitchen and bathrooms stink. Needs windows in the bathroom. The outdoor area was horrible. Needs grass. Glad we werent there on a hot day. No aircon amd rooms just hot. We had a private room but felt sorry for thw backpackers. The bunkneds must be horrid. Kitchen needs a dishwasher and new ventilation system and a whole set of new appliances. For thw prices they charge they should improve it. Quite embarrassing really if this is what NZ is providing tourists.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Séjour gâché par le manque d'aération

Établissement proche de la plage et de toutes les commodités, notamment pour les taxis boat et les kayaks. Il est situé à proximité des commerces et des restaurants. Cependant il faisait dans notre chambre une chaleur atroce et la seule petite fenêtre ne suffisait pas à avoir assez d'air. Cela a gâché notre séjour. Rien à dire sur la propreté et la qualité de la literie.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic room. Good for one night, but I wouldn't stay any longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing was every a problem for the staff, nice cool chill feel to the place. Didn’t like the wait to use the kitchen but that will always happen in a communal kitchen
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Siple pleasures.

Great jumping off point for all the activities in the area. Small room with all the basic amenities. Not posh but all good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand, Strasbourg FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accueil, bien situé, ambiance conviviale
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
helpful staff, the location is nice, just next to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The locations is awesome, it is close to the beach and the cruise to Abel Tasman park. The room was clean but the bathroom was terrible. The fan did not work properly so it was always wet, what resulted in a terrible smell. Because we traveled during off-season the reception closed at around 4 pm. This was not ideal, especially because we had wifi codes that only lasted 24 hours and expired that evening. Our stay overall was okay, but we did not feel comfortable enough to shower which could be even worse in the summer time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cushla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners were very accommodating and friendly. Big units and clean. Everything you need. Free use of washing machine too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok as a backpacker hostel but ensuite room compromised by ground floor window next to busy path, constant kitchen extract smells and thin walls (so noisy).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Convenient and well located

Convenient for the boat to Abel Tasman but pretty basic en suite accommodation - more 'Flashpackers' than hotel! However Kaiteriteri is a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service

Kaiteri lodge

Great location with good amenities,would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Did not like the toilets for the cabins, dirty and the showers were not so good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Wifi is not free during the entire stay. There should be photos of the room in the website.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Taylah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor hotel/hostel wouldn't recommend

Worse kitchen I was in whilst travelling NZ. Not sure if it was the kiwi people stopping at the time but was a horrible smell and extremely dirty. The room was very basic and heater only ran for a short time which wasn't ideal to dry our clothes after it had been raining again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in Kaiterteri, Especially convenient located close to Abel Tasman.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great as we wanted to have quick access to Abel Tasman however the accommodation was more like a hostel and below std we normally select but for the price I don't complain.Manager very helpful in regards activities to explore Abel Tasman.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
reception was friendly and helpful. TV was horrible, picture and volume didn't work properly. Laundry room closed too early.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Arm

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to beach but small rooms sbd not as much care in set up if fscilities or services as would hope.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

ビーチへのアクセスは最高！

ビーチからすぐの場所なので、立地条件は最高でした。宿泊費は けして安い方ではないと思いますが、フリーWi-Fiなく完全有料なので その点が残念でした。またシャワーもカギが壊れて使えないシャワーがあったり、キレイな方ではないですが、お湯や水圧に関しては問題ありません。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic backpacker hostel

The hostel is very basic but the rooms are functional. The room smelled slightly of damp and the shower in the en suite made the whole bathroom floor wet which was annoying. For the price, it’s an average backpackers hostel - you get what you pay for!

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