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Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

Property class: 2.5

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A rustic building with a stone facade, surrounded by large rocks and greenery. - Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker (Kaitaia)
A modern kitchen with a central island, white appliances, and a wooden bench. - Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker (Kaitaia)
A beachcomber restaurant with a blue awning and large windows. - Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker (Kaitaia)
A room with a wooden ceiling and walls, featuring a central pillar, benches with cushions, and a purple carpet. - Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker (Kaitaia)
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A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed with a boy standing on the top bunk and another boy sitting on the bottom bunk.

Family Room for 5

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed with a boy standing on the top bunk and another boy sitting on the bottom bunk.

Family Room for 8

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a mirror, and a small shelf with pillows.

1 Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a mirror, and a small shelf with pillows.

1 Bed in 4-Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaitaia, Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Korora Park and Ninety Mile Beach, while Te Ahu Centre and Fern Flat Pottery are cultural highlights. Snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Kaitaia travel guide
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235 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, 0410

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and rolling hills.
    Karikari Peninsula
    21 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • A wide sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and distant dunes.
    Ninety Mile Beach
    24 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Te Ahu Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Far North Regional Museum
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tokerau Beach
    45 min drive - 27.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    1 min walk
  • Peek a Boo
    10 min walk
  • Awanui Hotel
    6 min drive
  • The Gecko Cafe
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk

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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

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12 for adults and NZD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 388 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 12 for adults and NZD 12 for children

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker located?

Located in the heart of Kaitaia, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Te Ahu Centre and Far North Regional Museum. Ancient Kauri Kingdom and Korora Park are also within 12 mi (20 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

Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, adequate amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although a little quirky, and perhaps a bit tired Beachcomber Lodge provides a good backpackers hostel venue. There's a well-equipped guest kitchen and the room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting, funky setting, with a Maori morae (or facsimile) on the grounds. Good internet, nice to have pool access. Useful to have access to the full kitchen and meet other travelers, although we preferred to have a private room for 3.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Backpackers

Great staff, real friendly. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pranita

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Bed was comfy, common area was great. Only downside is probally the shower pressure and crumbs on the bench upon arrival. Other than that we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Isaac

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t too bad for the price but wouldn’t go back, I ended up moving accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mrs.Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi - Not very good,poor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great value for the money

Fantastic receptionist, but confusing co-management with hotel next door. We had a "triple" room with a shared kitchen / living area. Shared areas were OK, but room was poorly maintained and a bit dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Alexander

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

Avoid

Avoid! Place was run down and dirty especially the kitchen with all the utensils etc dirty and flies everywhere. Had to check in at the motel next door for our keys but not informed of this in advance. It seems like a place with seasonal workers living long term and not in good conditions. This place needs to decide if it’s for local workforce or tourists because it needs a higher standard for tourism.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked a room for 3 adults. Only 1 pillow each, no bedside cabinets, 1 teaspoon. I know there was a communal kitchen but a microwave would have been a nice touch and some cutlery and crockery. Bathroom was awful, small, 1 loose tap and an impossible to use small sink, if you bent over to actually spit your toothpaste into the sink, you hit your head on the soap dispenser very inconveniently located jus above sink! Paid $166 for it, expected a bit more tbh. Won't be going back there I'm afraid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean and well set up. Recommend 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
设施旧了些，维护一般
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checked in late due to working overtime, quick phone call to the office, she gladly checked me in, glad to see someone with a friendly personality after a long day. Very courteous and helpful. Happy to stay here every time I'm in Kaitaia Nga mihi to all the staff there Mace
My room for 3nights xx
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall ok or the price

Kitchen is very big. Room a bit smaller than I thought. Parlitright in front of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just what I needed for my trip up north, staff were most helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Fletcher

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Rattled my cage!

Your website indicated my bill would be $102; yet I was charged $400. I found it an embarrassing position to be in. My laptop went missing; after requesting a police report be filed, the laptop was returned the next day , when I was out. The New Manageress, Vicky, was upset about It and send the police report as if from her Home. The Reception Staff Member on Saturday admitted she had been having a nap when O tried to collect my luggage. I think they have staffing issues. I would like a refund. Nicky Bayley
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff all were so polite and friendly and helpful with information
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. We has a motel style room that was very clean, very comfortable beds, excellent bed linen and towels. The common room and kitchen was clean and well equipped. The staff were very friendly and happy to help at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locality. Tourist operators happy to pick up at motel. Close to food outlets.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic but good accommodation, great as a starting point for trips to the north
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a fancy place but darn handy and it had everything we wanted. Think summer cabin rather than 4 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good location!

Good location, next to KFC (So easy to find), near Pak 'n Save but out of town (Quiet, no stranger walking to/from the building). Carparking space is tight, rooms are good size, but amenities needs to be look at (No cloths hanger, faucet squeak when turn on, fridge is small, curtain blind does not cover the entire length of the openings).
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kotiro3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tidy, over the road from a lovely restaurant. Family rooms were away from the hussle and bustle and the marae was pretty cool! Very helpful and friendly reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Convenient, but loud

The hostel was very convenient for me, but the night I stayed, there were a lot of people there and it was loud as a result because my room was next to the social area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Convenient for 90 mile beach

This was good value for a night stay. The kitchen area was well stocked and large enough space for several users. Convenient for the Harrisons Cape Reinga tour.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018