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Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Marahau Beach

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Living area
Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, Garden View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Moss Rd, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaiteriteri, 7197

What's nearby

  • Marahau Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track - 16 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Thomas Brothers Cherry and Real Fruit Ice Cream Stall - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Dynamite Go Go Food & Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hooked on Marahau - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Smiths Cafe & Vegetables - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers

Hostel near Marahau Beach
Located close to Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park and Kaiteriteri Beach, Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A bike on site, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and heating

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 19 2025 to April 17 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are 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

Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers Kaiteriteri

Frequently asked questions

Is Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Marahau Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Abel Tasman Coast Track and Abel Tasman National Park. Kaiteriteri Beach and Little Kaiteriteri Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Really lovely stay. Beautiful setting, good kitchen facilities. Very friendly owners. Excellent location for Abel Tasman.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great place to stay! Everything was clean and everything you need was available. The host was amazing and took his time to plan our activities with us. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Un accueil personnalisé….des conseils pour organiser son séjour. Le calme près de Marahau.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very Nice host, he was giving very nice tips. Very clean and cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Wunderschön gelegen, es ist sehr ruhig dort. Tolle Anlage. Die Menschen sind vor Ort alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Great place away from the hustle and bustle of Kaiteriteri. Had everything we needed and close enough for us to visit all the places we had planned e.g. Abel Tasman walks,kayaking, boating. Accomodation very clean and comfortable. Friendly helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

We Had an Awesome Stay, Just totally fell in Love with Kanuka Ridge Lodge, we are looking forward to returning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10

Beautiful setting up in the bush, very well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10

So peaceful and serene. Words can’t describe how amazing this place is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10

Sehr schöne Lage: Regenwaldfeeling vom Balkon aus, sehr ruhig gelegen, nur Naturlaute; alle Einrichtungen wie unser Zimmer sehr sauber und gepflegt, neuwertige Einrichtung der DZ-Kabinen; sehr günstige Lage zum Besuch des Abel Tasman NP (allerdings Auto empfehlenswert, ca. 7 Fahrminuten bis Marahau mit den Angeboten der Wassertaxis und des Kayaking); ausgesprochen hilfsbereite Vermieter (helfen beim Buchen von Exkursionen); Parken direkt vor dem Zimmer möglich, daher Nutzung des Kofferraums als "Kleiderschrank" möglich (im Zimmer dafür kaum Platz, kein Schrank vorhanden)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

Very nice location for people with a car, closer to Marahau than Kaiteriteri. I loved the set up: Nice and big terrain with lot of trees, small bungalows with 3- 4 rooms each, one bungalow with kitchen and bathrooms , and one with an entertainment room with lot of dvd's . Nice people at reception giving us good advice. Only small negative was that the 2 days we stayed there they had problems with internet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

The setting is beautiful if you like being a bit isolated. However, it's only a 5 min. drive into Marahau. The owner,, Stuart is exceptionally helpful when planning your excursions into the park. A sociable place where you can chat with other residents using the communal kitchen and dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

really well priced for a beautiful hostel - we stayed in a private triple room and it was nice to have something to ourselves after staying in shared accoms for so long the showers and toilets were clean we didn’t use the kitchen so can’t comment on that but definitely worth staying here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Endroit au milieu des bois, très calme, tres propre, et une cuisine super équipée. Le propriétaire est très accueillant. Y aller sans hésiter et à proximité de Abel Tasman
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Wonderful place and very peaceful in nature. Comfortable room and facilities. Nice host. We LOVED IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Perfect for couples, very clean and nice and no youngsters there... great to relax
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019