Perched near Marahau Beach and Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers is the ultimate retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Unwind in the garden or on the spacious terrace with laundry facilities nearby. Previous guests have enjoyed this hostel's tranquil atmosphere.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Communal living room
Corner/local shop
Microwave in a common area
Fridge in a common area
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Garden
Terrace
Laundry facilities
Blackout curtains
BBQ(s)
Free self-parking
The current price is AU$123
AU$123
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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21 Moss Rd, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaiteriteri, 7197
What's nearby
Marahau Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
Kaiteriteri Beach - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
Ngarua Caves - 14 min drive - 18.8 km
Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 19 min drive - 7.3 km
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
When you stay at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Abel Tasman National Park. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, German
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Skydiving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike on-site
Bike storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Communal living room
Bike parking
100% renewable energy
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Reception hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Eco-friendly toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers Kaiteriteri
Frequently asked questions
Does Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
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Kanuka Ridge Lodge and Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Top notch
Really lovely stay. Beautiful setting, good kitchen facilities. Very friendly owners. Excellent location for Abel Tasman.
Alex
Alex, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
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.
Piet
Piet, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Julia
Julia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2024
Wunderschön gelegen, es ist sehr ruhig dort. Tolle Anlage. Die Menschen sind vor Ort alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Markus
Markus, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb 2024
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr 2022
Kanuka Ridge Lodge
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.
Tirina
Tirina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb 2022
We Had an Awesome Stay, Just totally fell in Love with Kanuka Ridge Lodge, we are looking forward to returning
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Apr 2021
Beautiful setting up in the bush, very well maintained
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jan 2021
So peaceful and serene. Words can’t describe how amazing this place is.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Mar 2020
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)
Matthias
Matthias, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Mar 2020
My best lodging out of 13 in New Zealand trip
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
Bernard
Bernard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar 2020
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar 2020
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
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Feb 2020
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
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2020
Kanuka Lodge
Wonderful place and very peaceful in nature. Comfortable room and facilities. Nice host. We LOVED IT!
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2019
Good to relax
Perfect for couples, very clean and nice and no youngsters there... great to relax