Raglan Backpackers is located on the water's edge of Raglan's beautiful harbour, looking out across the water to Mt Karioi. Purpose built for your comfort and security, we take pride in our clean facilities and friendly atmosphere. All rooms open onto a private central courtyard garden, relax in a hammock. The living room and dining area open onto the grass lawn which is absolute waterfront.
1 minutes walk from the bus stop and Raglan's town center with it's superb cafes and artisan shops.
Free use of small kayaks, bikes, fishing rods, golf clubs and small sailing dingy.
Surf lessons, and a full range of surf gear available for hire.
Daily transportation to near by sandy surf beach. Kayak amongst the secluded bays and pancake rocks of beautiful Raglan Harbour. Yoga classes and massage available at the hostel. An awesome golf course is 5 mins drive from our hostel and only $15 to play 9 holes, no experience necessary! Climb the mountain or walk kms along the sandy beaches.
Do as much or as little in our special coastal town.
35 mins drive from Hamilton
Recommended by leading travel guides.
6 Wi Neera St Raglan
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My favorite hostel so far!
Stayed here 3 nights and got great deals for surfing and kayaking. Lively atmosphere, laid back and friendly people. Fantastic facilities and well organised. Even has an eco-friendly approach too! Great way to meet other travelers, with a positive community feel. Definitely worth the money. Would definitely stay here again! Also has ideal venue. I will be back as soon as possible!
Emara
2017-10-31
Age 18 | NZ
Raglans Backpacker is a fantastic place to spend a couple days (or get sucked in to the surfer culture and spend years) in Raglan. Upon arrival you feel very welcomed as the friendly and knowledgeable staff set you up with your accommodation. The courtyard with hammocks, tables/chairs, hot-tub, sauna, and lounging surfer bodies greets you immediately as you enter. It truly is a wonderful place.
The Location
The town of Raglan is very small and thus the location might not seem too important in terms of deciding where to stay, but it is. Raglan Backpackers is situated in town (as opposed to five kilometers out of town like most other hostels in the area) and you should consider this. All the bars/restaurants/cafes/grocery stores are in town, but the main beach is about five kilometers down the road. Raglan Backpackers is very close to anything and everything you need as a result and the bus stop is only one hundred meters down the lane.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The rooms are quite varied depending on the type -- there are dorms (sort of) and doubles, twins, singles, and basically anything else you might want. There aren't really locks or keys so you have to learn to trust the people you are staying with. It feels very safe and like a small community as everybody looks out for one another. The beds are comfortable and have linens, pillows, and duvets. The dorm rooms have three to six beds in them and most have wonderful views of the bay or the courtyard.
There aren't very many bathroom facilities, but you never really have to wait to use them either. The water pressure is mediocre at best, but the showers/baths are roomy and more than adequate. There are plenty of personal bathrooms and changing facilities. There is a hose outside for when you and your surfboard come back from the beach all sandy.
Common Spaces
The hostel is full of laid-back surfers for the most part. There are two TV-rooms with a pretty decent selection of free DVDs to use. They also have a deal with the local video store so you can go rent any movie you want. There are also two kitchens and two dining areas and plenty of space outside or in the courtyard to hang out. They have two computers for internet usage, which are sometimes on the fritz and/or being used. They will store your luggage for a day in the room next to the office for you. It is a very social hostel with a large core of fun staff (four to seven people) that are always doing something fun. Twister, monopoly, and any other board game you can think of are available for your pleasure. People hang out in small groups and go surfing or walking around Raglan together -- there's a very communal atmosphere.
Summary
All-in-all, this place rocks the house. It is a fun place to stay and is close to everything. The staff are very helpful and fun. It feels safe and wonderful and everything is incredibly clean. They will provide free transport to the beach, too. If you go to Raglan, stay here and book ahead because it fills up fast (especially in the summer).
Jesse
2009-04-24
USA
Highly recommended. This is a lovely hostel, with a fab courtyard and hammocks! The owners were very helpful and booked my surf lesson and gave me advice about surfing. I liked the separate TV room and it is easy to relax here. It is right in the centre of town and I could have stayed here much longer than I did.
Gillian
2007-05-23
Belfast
Nice, pleasant place. Owner is very interesting, helpful, and knowledgable. Peaceful setting, free kayaks. A+ all the way.
Mike Brown
2006-09-25
This is one of the best backpackers I have ever stayed in. The accommodation is nice, with clean bedrooms located around a peaceful courtyard with hammocks and sun chairs. There are great communal areas, in particular the lounge/dining area, which has a fire and extra comfy sofas and lots of magazines to flick through. You can hire surfboards, body boards and kayaks. The owners are really friendly and you will meet lots of interesting people here. This is an excellent place to stay and chill out I couldn't recommend it more!
Mary - Dublin, Ire & Auckland, NZ
2005-10-24
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Location and Contact
Location
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Address: 6 Wi Neera St, Raglan, New Zealand
Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge is listed on the following booking sites:
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www.raglanbackpackers.co.nz
Phone Number:
+6478250515
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Facilities and Amenities
Female Solo Traveller
Bedsheets
Parking
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Bike Rental
Luggage Storage
Towels
BBQ Grill
Board Games
Book Collection/Exchange
Clothes Dryer
Concierge/Info Desk
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Movie Library/Rental
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Yoga Classes
Credit Card Payments
Checkout: 10:00 (10 AM)
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: No
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open Dates: All Year
Reception Hours: 9am-9.30pm
Size: Medium (30-60 beds)
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