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Bazil's Hostel & Surf School

Property class: 2

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An aerial view of a coastal area with a road curving along the beach, rocky outcrops, and a clear view of the ocean. - Bazil's Hostel & Surf School (Westport)
A cozy kitchen with a wooden table, a brick fireplace, and various kitchen utensils. - Bazil's Hostel & Surf School (Westport)
A cozy room with wooden beams, a wooden table, a bench, a refrigerator, and a wall with a painting and a sign. - Bazil's Hostel & Surf School (Westport)
A variety of potted plants and flowers arranged on a porch with a yellow house in the background. - Bazil's Hostel & Surf School (Westport)
A covered patio area with red wooden beams, a hammock, and potted plants. - Bazil's Hostel & Surf School (Westport)
A terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Bazil's Hostel & Surf School. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and archery at this hostel. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a small wooden cabinet with a vase.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Studio, Ensuite (Queen & Two Bunks)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, striped curtains, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

Shared Dormitory (4 Bed, Mixed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, striped curtains, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

Shared Dormitory (6 Bed, Mixed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Westport, Bazil's Hostel & Surf School is near the beach. NBS Theatre and Coaltown Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cape Foulwind Lighthouse and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Westport travel guide
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54-56 Russell St, Westport, 7825

What's nearby

  • Miner's Brewery
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • NBS Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kawatiri River Trail
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Solid Energy Centre
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Coaltown Museum
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Copper Pot
    4 min walk
  • Cosmopolitan Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Denniston Dog
    4 min walk
  • The Quarry Restaurant & Bar
    9 min walk
  • Whanake Gallery & Espresso Bar
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: NZD 5 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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 English breakfast: approximately NZD 5 per person

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bazil's Hostel & Surf School pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bazil's Hostel & Surf School?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bazil's Hostel & Surf School?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bazil's Hostel & Surf School located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is steps from Miner's Brewery and NBS Theatre. Kawatiri River Trail and Solid Energy Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bazil's Hostel & Surf School Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of room, only just warm water, quiet, easy walk to supermarket and cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at Basils, accommodation was very good, and the vibe was relaxed but efficient. Surfing lesson was also very good. Great stay, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Owal

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff and long term guests, arrived with a group tour and the property was oversubscribed meaning I didn't get to stay in the original room I booked but instead a big dorm room to myself.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A few mix-ups with pay on arrival/pay online but otherwise a very pleasant stay, the staff were super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice vibe Beds were soft though
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are nice and clean, as well as bathroom. Hostel is a walkable distance to beach. Nice outside area to sit. Kitchen is a bit small and hobs were not working properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked: 1) Staff were very friendly and accomdating providing us with a fan to keep cool during the night. 2) exterior design- hamicks and tents and paintings were really cool. 3) Easy to navigate the backpackers. 4) kitchen facilities were sufficient having good space kitchen and cleanliness of the chairs. No dislikes at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well organized hostel friendly vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mix of people from all over the world.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So unique
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice People
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under the circumstances okay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Edwina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt very bad, like it was damp. In room description it listed shower and toilet, but there was none. Walls are paper thin could literally hear the person in the room next door talking to themself.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bjoern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hatten die Suite ohne Küche, diese war wegen vieler Kiwi-Reisender überfüllt und haben unseren Kocher für Spagetti aus dem Wagen geholt. Die Suite selbst hat muffig gerochen. Für eine Nacht OK, mussten aber die Betten abziehen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint. Was very quiet because of the lack of overseas tourists due to Covid. Room was clean and spacious. On-site amenities were great. Staff very friendly. Had a slight glitch where I ended up getting charged twice - once by Expedia and again on arrival. Once I realised this and brought it to their attention), they refunded me very promptly without question.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Great relaxed backpackers

Stayed for a few nights around an event out of Westport. Great outdoors areas with a massive courtyard with plenty of tables and hammocks. Really chill vube and just nice and relaxing. Had a private room, everything was nice and clean, about what you'd expect comfort wise from your average backpackers. Would recommend as a good base for a west coast stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Surfer-dude experience

Decent place for one night or if you’re Surfing... Glad to see a place that stays away from plastic bags. Room was spacious, great essentials in the kitchen. Convenient walk to Main Street. Mattress was pretty old, so my husband and I kept rolling into the middle. Pillows weren’t comfy either. Shower pressure was great at night, but when everyone was showering in the morning at 8am, it was awful. The privacy was lacking as our room was on the way to some shared rooms and as people walked by, everyone kept peeking in. Some even opened the curtain to look in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome friendly and helpful staff. Great layout and facilities. Super clean and tidy. You can hear everything but they are good at the curfew of 10pm. Beds were not super comfy but you get that on the big jobs sometimes. Showers were amazing!! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Easy stay

Kitchen spotlessly clean. Room was cosy. Lots of lovely outside space. The ambient music was played too early in the morning and we could hear it from our room. Loads of parking. Close to everything Westport had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not good place for Good family ... its good for good family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

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

Bazil's - Studio, Ensuite (Queen & Two Bunks)

The staff were efficient and friendly - checked us in very quickly and we managed to put our stuff in our room and left for the supermarket within 5 minutes of our arrival. The premises was clean and pleasant. The common areas such as the large table in the kitchen and the fireplace were great for hanging out to chat with people we met on the trip. The room was exactly as pictured, a little tired, but clean, well appointed and spacious. We had an enjoyable stay - I would definitely return and recommend Bazil's.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was really friendly, clean warm and tidy
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect hostel!

One of the best and cutest hostels I've been in!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Amazing character

What an amazing hostel! Comfortable room, great wifi, everything was clean, but what I especially loved what the overall character of the place. There is a big inner courtyard with plenty of seating and hammocks for guests to hang out. The entire place is painted with bright cheery colors. Owner was super friendly. Wish I could have stayed a few more days.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent very accommodating. great location. The town was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019