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Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

2.5 star property
Kaitaia hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Dining
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Arcade/games room
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2025

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room for 8

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room for 5

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
235 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, 0410

What's nearby

  • Okahu Estate Winery - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Te Ahu Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Far North Regional Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Karikari Peninsula - 20 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Ahipara Viewpoint - 21 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Birdies Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peek a Boo - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

Enjoy your visit to Kaitaia with a stay at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Italian

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–8:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (388 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/games room
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hydromassage shower head
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 12 for adults and NZD 12 for children

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker 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 Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as horse riding, snorkelling and windsurfing. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker like?
Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker is in the heart of Kaitaia, a short 1-minute walk from Okahu Estate Winery and 12 minutes' walk from Far North Regional Museum.

Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Wasn’t too bad for the price but wouldn’t go back, I ended up moving accomodation
Isaac, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jocelyn, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Alexander, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Danny, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
phil, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Thomas, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Julie, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Pranita, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Mace, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall ok or the price
Kitchen is very big. Room a bit smaller than I thought. Parlitright in front of the room.
2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Just what I needed for my trip up north, staff were most helpful.
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Fletcher, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff all were so polite and friendly and helpful with information
Cherie, 4-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Great locality. Tourist operators happy to pick up at motel. Close to food outlets.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Basic but good accommodation, great as a starting point for trips to the north
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Not a fancy place but darn handy and it had everything we wanted. Think summer cabin rather than 4 star hotel.
Nancy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Kotiro3, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kids enjoyed pool table and table tennis as it kept them busy while parents relaxed.
Joy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient and friendly
1-night family trip
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