Name: Kaiteri Lodge
Address: 8 Inlet Road, Kaiteriteri, 7197, NZ

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2021

Verified traveler

Awesome place to stay for families

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2021

craig

Solid spot in kaiteri

Nice and clean and great location... little stuffy but had fan on all night

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Basic room. Good for one night, but I wouldn't stay any longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

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

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2019

Peter

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

helpful staff, the location is nice, just next to the beach.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2019

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2019

Cushla

The owners were very accommodating and friendly. Big units and clean. Everything you need. Free use of washing machine too.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

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).

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2019

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2019

Peter

Kaiteri lodge

Great location with good amenities,would recommend

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2019

Louise

Did not like the toilets for the cabins, dirty and the showers were not so good

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Wifi is not free during the entire stay. There should be photos of the room in the website.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2019

Taylah

Good location. Value for money

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Jan 2019

Joshua

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Good place to stay in Kaiterteri, Especially convenient located close to Abel Tasman.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

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.

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2018

Eric

reception was friendly and helpful. TV was horrible, picture and volume didn't work properly. Laundry room closed too early.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Oct 2018

Arm

Close to beach but small rooms sbd not as much care in set up if fscilities or services as would hope.

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2018

Gemma

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!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2018

Andrew

If in NZ do not miss.

An en suite room n a backpackers lodge at the beginning of Abel Tasman National Park, for softie retired travellers like us, a brilliant place. Somewhere to visit if visiting NZ

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Struggling for sleep in Kaiteriteri

Pros:
Staff was friendly and helpful. We'd called earlier since we would be arriving after hours, and were told that they would leave us the key. However, when we got there, we realised there was a mixup with them not having left us the key, but they were able to sort it out quickly
Very convenient location, right across from beach and next to restaurants and beach shops. Boating trips pick you up less than 5 mins walk away.

Cons:
Mattress seemed very old and uncomfortable and would sink in when you sat / slept on it, till you could feel the springs.
No toiletries provided, even though we had a private room with ensuite bathroom.
Communal kitchen wasn't very clean.
No free WiFi and has to be bought separately.
We stayed during a heatwave (close to 34C) in the South Island. Fan provided was a joke, you had to sit less than a foot from it to feel the fan breeze. We had to open the windows, but there was no breeze since there are buildings around the hotel, also, since they don't have any screen on the windows, we had quite a few insects crawling in. Also, open windows meant that we were kept awake by all the folks chatting outside late into the night.

Basically, this is like a hostel. Even if you get a private room with ensuite bathroom, don't expect more than a hostel. Overall, didn't feel like it was good value for the cost of the room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2018

Trevor

Nice hotel close to beach

Hotel was used by Kiwi Experience so lots of yougsters coming and going. However, hotel was not too noisy and very covenient for access to Abel Tasman National Park. Only slight downside was that our room was above kitchin area and smell of burnt toast was evident. Generally very good experience.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2018

Mark

Great budget accommodation for a family

Kaiteriteri beach is one of the best beaches in NZ and the Kaiteri Lodge is just across the road - great location. Our room had two bunks and a queen bed so great for a family of five. It has backpacker style shared kitchen facilities which we found much better than the limited kitchen facilities in most motels at a similar price level. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Great location and value

I would have given a higher rating but there was no toilet paper in my room. I called two different after hours numbers and left messages but got no call back and no toilet paper.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2017

CS

Good location for beach and sea based trips

When we arrived there was a huge queue to book in. The receptionist was very nice and friendly but there were too many for one person to deal with. We went for a walk and came back after the coach party were sorted. The room itself was disappointing, cleanliness was not of a good enough standard. The top of the fridge around the fixing had black dirt trapped in between so putting food on there, which was your only space was not a good idea. The bathroom also had a lot of hairs in it and smelled sweaty.
The bed was clean and although comfy one side was not supported properly and so as it was a large bed I was able to sleep in the middle rather than on my side of the bed.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2017

Nicholas

Location perfect but so noisy!

A real mixed bag of a place. We spent two nights here and we struggled to sleep well due to noise from the kitchen and the loud plumbing works of surrounding rooms. The kitchen noise stopped about 1030-11pm, but started again around 6am, so doesn't give you much chance to rest fully after walking all day through the glorious Abel Tasman. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful enough, but could not do anything to change our room as it was full. The location could not be better though and for that we would consider staying again - there is not a lot of other options within this bay. The boat tours pick up 2 mins away and there is a restaurant, bar and shop (closes at 1730) close by. A simple stay with far too much noise, but a great location and helpful staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2017

jon

Convient

Location to trips into Abel Tasman unmatched. The restaurant/bar was quite nice. Lots of young people and shared rooms but everyone respected the quiet time.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2017

Teresa

Great value for money

We were staying overnight prior to walking the Abel Tasman track. Great value for money and very comfortable. Included all the services you need and then some. Handy to have wifi and the fridge in our room was a bonus.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2017

Taru

It was good to have own fridge and kettle in the room. They also provided extra heater which was well used :)
Communal kitchen it is quite small so it was bit crowded on peak times. Right at the beach that is good in the summer.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Location amazing

Location is amazing. Staff were amazing. We stayed in the family room which is okay just needed a bit more ventilation especially the bathroom. Kaiteriteri is so beautiful it is a must stay for anyone

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2016

Andrew

Well worth a visit!

Fantastic location and really friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Room small but perfect for an over-nighter.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2016

Kwino

Could of been better

Staff friendly and good location

Unfortunately previous guests dirty towels still in room and bathroom had shaving residue all over the sink which made me question if the rest of the room had in fact been cleaned.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Good access to beach and to Abel Tasman

We were following the GodZone race, so the Hotel was perfect for viewing the race.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Busy hotel close to the beach.

After a long day travelling from Westport it was good to unpack and relax.
Hotel was buzzing with young Kiwi Experience people. They were lovely but
the kitchen was crowded. Also in town was the Godzone supporters.
The beach was beautiful and the sunset so gorgeous. It was good to sit on
the beach and drink it in.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2016

Daniel

Perfect for a NY getaway

Had an amazing time, very close to very thing that Kaiteriteri has to offer. All staff were friendly and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2016

Hiren

Very good location right infront of the beach

Very good experience. Nice accommodation with friendly staff. Room was very good. Location was brilliant right front of the beach and children park. Perfect place for family holiday and relxation.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2015

Krista

Clean and tidy. Great Staff

Great accommodation. Really reasonable for the great standard of the room. Very clean. Comfortable bed, great shower pressure.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2015

Natasha

Facilities: Typical; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Faultless;
Great location, amongst everything

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2015

Lev

Convenient stay before Abel Tasman

Stayed here on the way to Abel Tasman Park, where we hiked the next morning. Room was nice and clean, had extra bunk beds we didn't need. Whole residential floor was marked with a no alcohol sign. But there is a bar downstairs.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2014

Verified traveler

December 2014 stay

Requested 2 x Double rooms which included fridge, tea/coffee and toiletries. Unfortunately, one of the rooms did not have a fridge or tea/coffee, plates or soap, despite what was advertised. Also the kitchen only opens after 7:30am which is an issue if you want to leave early. Otherwise, the stay was ok.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2014

Christophe

Adequate

ok but nothing special - right in front of a pretty beach, but out of the way, wifi expensive, but good quality at least.

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2014

Joel

Great hotel

Perfect for what we needed. Great location right on the beach.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2014

John

perfect position

Great location. Our room was very small - as was our seaview!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2014

Shirley

Value: Economical;

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2014

Amanda

Great hostel on the beach

I had a private room and it was fantastic. The girl on reception was a gem and very helpful.
Great place to stay....

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2014

Neale

Facilities: Nothing special; Value: Over-priced; Service: Inferior; Cleanliness: communal areas unclean;
The description was misleading. It really is a backpackers hostel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Excellent stay. Exceeded expectation. Adjoining restaurant is excellent.