Punakaiki Hostels

"This hostel was amazing! A series of individual houses within what felt like tropical rainforest and only minutes from the dramatic western NZ coastline! The hostel "houses" were just so different -- we were in one, sharing with a few other people, and the kitchen was so quaint with everything you would ever need, a spacious lounge equipped with numerous board games and a record player with so many classic records to play! It was like going into a house full of treasures that were just waiting to be rediscovered -- it felt really homey and...  more »

"Fantastic place to stay at! - I've been traveling around South Island, staying at a lot of places, but this one bet it all. It's really like homecoming. You'll hardly find a friendlier, cleaner and nicer hostel in the world. The fresh bread and muffins for sale every day are a splendid service and the kitchen is very well equipped. Staying there rather feels like home. Very kind people, very relaxed evenings, take a break from the world and relax in utter peace! Apart from that, the jungle at night with the lantern path they put up as well...  more »