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The Barn Cabins & Camp

2.0 star property
Beach hostel with a restaurant and a bar

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Premium House | Deep soaking bathtub
Interior
Comfort Studio | Private kitchen | Shared fridge, microwave, toaster, mixer
Beach nearby, white sand
Front of property
The Barn Cabins & Camp, near Marahau Beach, offers a hub for outdoor fun. Enjoy the playground, relax on the garden terrace, or challenge friends to billiards. The property also features an arcade and library, creating an ideal setting for memorable stays.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

View all photos for Basic Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View, Garden Area

1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Mixer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Kitchen island
Freezer
  • 8 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Hill View (Single Bed) | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Hill View (Single Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2014
Separate bedroom
Mixer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Kitchen island
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Partial Sea View, Garden Area

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Mixer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Kitchen island
Freezer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View, Garden Area

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Mixer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Kitchen island
Freezer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium House | Living area

Premium House

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Mixer
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Tent | Water view

Tent

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate bedroom
Mixer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Kitchen island
Freezer
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic House | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Mixer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Kitchen island
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Comfort Studio | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Mixer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Kitchen island
Freezer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Comfort Tent, Multiple Beds, Beach View, Oceanfront | Exterior

Comfort Tent, Multiple Beds, Beach View, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Mixer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Kitchen island
Freezer
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Tent | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Mixer
  • 28 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Mixer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Kitchen island
Freezer
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
14 Harvey Road, RD 2, Marahau, 7197

What's nearby

  • Abel Tasman Coast Track - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marahau Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 15 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 17 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 17 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fat Tui - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Beached Whale - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Park Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gone Burgers - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Mussel Inn - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Barn Cabins & Camp

Hostel near Abel Tasman Coast Track
Located close to Marahau Beach and Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, The Barn Cabins & Camp provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and a TV in the lobby
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Barn Cabins & Camp have comforts such as WiFi and kitchen islands.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with mixers, toasters, and freezers
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, kitchen islands, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (NZD 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Mixer
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 5.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: NZD 5.00 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Barn Hostel Motueka
Barn Motueka
Barn Hostel Marahau
Barn Backpackers Hostel Marahau
Barn Backpackers Hostel
Barn Backpackers Marahau
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation The Barn Backpackers Marahau
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation The Barn Backpackers
The Barn Backpackers Marahau
Barn Backpackers
Marahau The Barn Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Barn Hostel
The Barn
The Barn Backpackers
The Barn Cabins Camping
The Barn Cabins & Camp Marahau
The Barn Cabins Camping Hostel
The Barn Cabins & Camp Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Barn Cabins & Camp Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Marahau

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barn Cabins & Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Barn Cabins & Camp?

Self parking is available for NZD 5.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Barn Cabins & Camp?

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

What time is check-out at The Barn Cabins & Camp?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Barn Cabins & Camp located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Marahau hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Marahau Beach and Abel Tasman Coast Track. Kaiteriteri Beach and Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Barn Cabins & Camp Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! Staff was so kind, room was cozy and clean, kitchen was great! Loved being so close to the Tasman national park hiking trails. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you could need for trip to Abel Tasman. Great kitchen facilities and very comfortable cabins.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ehren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay with very friendly staff. Situated below the mountains with coastal views. So peaceful and serene!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay before or after hitting the Abel Tasman great walk and they will store your car until you complete the walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for the family, plus several great unwind areas around the place for when the kids are asleep

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location to Abel Tasman and beautiful. Lodging in individual cabin clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conscience of being right beside the Abel Tasman walk is great…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

YIN HING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location is good for someone like to do hiking because it is right next to the entrance of Abel Tasman National Park coast trail. It brought back my memory when I was 17 years old jointing the Youth Hostel and camping with my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cabin. Bed very confortable. Fridge ans sink ine the room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. We rented one of the cabins. They were clean and cozy. Such a beautiful location. Would love to come back over and over again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet. Nice helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I actually tried to up-grade from "the Nest" - glamping to a cabin, but the staff said I should check it out as I might like it - I loved it. It was so inviting, romantic, pretty fairy lights inside and out. Excellent bed. Everything needed for a campfire provided. So cozy. Amazing view of the Pacific and incredible night sky.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Beach Bach and it had the most amazing views! The cabin was spacious and very well designed- loved the log burner in the middle of the living area and the fire pit outside. Great kitchen too! Had a truly amazing stay and left with great memories of a beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super friendly and helpful. Beautiful location.
Mārahau sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great base to stay if you're exploring the Abel Tasman. Really easy to book available excursions directly at reception which was great. Staff were super friendly and helpful. We had a standard qeen cabin which although small, was completely manageable for a couple of nights. Plenty of shared outside facilities which were well maintained by staff and looked after by other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice campsite with comfortable cabins. Excellent kitchen facilities and friendly staff. Ideally located for the Abel Tasman track.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Simply super

It was wonderful stay. Everything that we hoped for. Super friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely come again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben eine der Cabins mit eigenem Badezimmer gebucht. Moderne Cabin mit viel Liebe zu Details und umfangreicher Ausstattung. Alles was fehlt kann man direkt vor Ort beim Staff auch Nachfragen.. Man hat einen direkten Blick auf den Nationalpark und ist umgeben von Kuhweiden. Es war eine der schönsten Unterkünfte auf unserer Neuseeland-Rundreise.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Dome tent was great, the amenities including firewood, marshmallows, hot water bottles and toiletries was a lovely touch. Reception helpfully got me onto a water taxi last minute that was about to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Herrlich ruhig und mitten in der Natur. In den Gemeinschaftsküchen alles vorhanden was man benötigt
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the Barn- especially when planning to go to the Abel Tasman.Friendly people,clean facilities and nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and relaxing 1 night stay. Great access to start of Abel Tasman walk being right there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at an awesome spot. Having the restaurant next door basically was amazing too
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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