Golden Bay Ostelli

"Best Hostel in NZ - We've stayed in Paul's place (Gazebo Backpackers) when it just opened. We enjoyed a really friendly area. Paul the manager is an amazing guy, when you first come in he usually makes you fresh ice-cream or cookies. His yard is full of fruits so if you get there the right time of the year you can eat those as well. You can entertain yourself on a rainy day with the great facilities Paul has set up and on a sunny day Paul either way takes you or points out the great places you can visit it Takaka and you always get a bike...  more »

"Easily one of the most charming backpackers in the country. Their site says "Be prepared to stay more than you planned" and that's absolutely correct. We came there for a night, spent the next one elsewhere and returned for nine consecutive nights. Be aware that if you're afraid of composting toilets this might not be the place for you. The owner is great, and the beach is fantastic." … "Amazingly peaceful - A great place to have serious time out from busy, noisy lives, especially if you like a bit of meditation. The view is quite...  more »

"Stunning place - homey friendly hostel. Good facilities, spacious gardens, beach just along the road." … "The Innlet Backpackers is, quite simply, paradise. Not only is it beautiful, but it is also set in an absolutely amazing location, with a warm, kind, yet wacky bunch at the helm. The Location Golden Bay is one of the most gorgeous places in New Zealand and that is where you'll find The Innlet. It is situated in Pakawau, which is a ten-minute drive from the town of Collingwood. The beautiful thing about The Innlet is that it...  more »

800 Abel Tasman Drive … Golden Bay, New Zealand  more »

"Fantastic Stay - We stayed there for 3 nights in January an we loved the place -- especially the garden with the big lemon tree, the cosy seats and the BBQ area. The owners, Allan and his wife Miyuki, made our stay -- they helped us so much, when we had a car accident and did everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible. For us, it felt like being home." … "Lovely staff, beautiful surroundings and relaxed lifestyle. Just great!" … "Friendly hostel - WE have stayed at this friendly homey hostel, every year since 2008. The...  more »

"Not suitable for private couples - We had booked for two nights in the private double room but were so disappointed we only stayed one. It was just a small room tacked on to the front of the house, only as wide as the bed with no furniture except for the bed and a single high shelf. Not even a mirror, and only one available power outlet. The room was not contained within the hostel but rather had a doorway directly adjacent to the front door which meant people were constantly walking past the doorway. There were big windows at the front,...  more »

Golden Bay, New Zealand  more »

"Relax in my friendly home where your needs count. Rural views from the windows and backgarden with seating areas. The 1minute walkway opposite takes you to Takaka township, cafes, pubs, movies and shopping. Free bread, honey and marj every morning. Free tea, coffee and milo all day. Free bikes. Email, washing machines and off street parking. All beds freshly made up." … "Bus stops at information center, 2minute walk from hostel. Turn right at Telegraph pub and hostel is on the right 2 minutes up the road." … 28 Motupipi Street...  more »