Situated in the heart of Motueka, The Laughing Kiwi is ideally located, just 2 minutes walk from Motueka’s restaurants, cafes and shops.
Guests recieve unlimited FREE Wi-Fi and use of the outdoor heated spa pool.
The hostel offers clean affordable accommodation in 3 separate houses, each with its own unique atmosphere.
The purpose built Backpacker Lodge, Homely Villa and Self Contained Bach.
Backpacker accommodation room types include private doubles, with or without ensuite, private twin, 3 or 4 bed share rooms & 6 bed dorms.
Each house has its own homely lounge with gas fire, well equipped kitchen, unmetered hot showers, warm comfortable beds, BBQ and outdoor seating areas.
All rooms have heating & all bedding is supplied as standard.
With a maximum of only 40 guests on site, even in peak season, there is plenty of space for everybody, especially when it comes to cooking a meal and relaxing after the days activities:)
Help & advise with booking trips for kayaking, walking, boat trips & adventure activities etc. Free bag storage is available. Most tour operators will collect & drop off from here.
Laughing Kiwi Backpackers is 20 minutes’ drive from Abel Tasman National Park. It is 45 minutes’ drive from Nelson and 40 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport.