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Queen & Single Room With Bathroom
Highlights
Furnished patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Double Room, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Furnished patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
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7-Bed Shared Dorm
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds
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6-Bed Shared Dorm
Highlights
Heating
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Basic Cabin
Highlights
Heating
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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4-Bed Shared Dorm
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds
About the neighborhood
55, Whakarewa Street, Motueka, 7120
What's nearby
Motueka District Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
SimPit Technologies - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Skydive Abel Tasman - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Kaiteriteri Beach - 19 min drive - 13.8 km
Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 20 min drive - 13.7 km
Getting around
Nelson (NSN) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
The Village Cafe Motueka - 11 min walk
Chokdee - 17 min walk
The Smoking Barrel - 17 min walk
Toad Hall - 3 min drive
About this property
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8 AM - noon) and Monday - Sunday (2:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 cats and 2 dogs reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property is also known as
White Elephant Backpackers Hostel Motueka
White Elephant Backpackers Hostel
White Elephant Backpackers Lodge Motueka
White Elephant Backpackers
White Elephant Backpacker Motueka, New Zealand - Nelson-Tasman
White Elephant Backpackers Lodge
The White Elephant Accommodation
White Elephant Backpackers Lodge
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel Motueka
Frequently asked questions
Is The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel located?
Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Motueka District Museum, SimPit Technologies, and Skydive Abel Tasman. Tasman Golf Club and Little Kaiteriteri Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Lovely cabin in great garden setting.
The onlly problem we encountered was lack of Wi-Fi in the outside apartments. It was ok in the hostel part
john
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Rob
15 February 2025
Liked: Amenities
Everything was fine and clean and friendly staff, except the showers and toilet (who are used by others) is built against the wall of my room. If you want a good sleep you need earplugs
Lovely character nice and quiet very nice and helpful owner
nigel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stacy
25 December 2023
Liked: Amenities
I cannot begin to say enough wonderful things about the charm of this hostel. The grounds were beautiful and the owner and other guests were so friendly. It was recently purchased and the new owner is continuing updates.
Stacy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
David
17 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Surprisingly nice
We stayed in the ensuite hut. It was very clean and spacious, you could use the combined kitchen and BBQ area if you liked but our room had it's own mini fridge, and plates and cutlery. It's all set in a lovely garden. A quiet place to stay.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Cynthia
5 February 2023
Liked: Staff & service
When we stayed it had a hotel, hostel, and backpackers with tents on the property. The gardens was amazing. The attendant was friendly and attentive
Cynthia
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
Janik
13 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a review for the private cabin: it was functional but very basic. No toiletries were provided. The cabin had no heating or cooling at all, it was quite cold in the morning! There are much much better private rooms in Motueka for only slightly more money.
Janik
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Janet
9 April 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a true hostel. The room we stayed in was small, no microwave or tv. There were some ants but nothing that wasn't remedied by taking the garbage out of the room. It was fine for the 2 nights we stayed but wouldn't have wanted to stay longer.
I booked and arrived late, a lovely young woman welcomed me and showed me to my cute little self-contained unit in the back garden. Very grateful for the room at that time. It was well stocked with all i the appliances etc I needed. Quiet. Shower floor could have done with a clean.
We had a last minute change to our accomodation. And was lucky enough to find a room in White Elephant Accomodation. The owner was amaxing and she even upgraded my friend and i to a bigger room. We travelled through the house/ hostel to find our accomodation in the back. Which was a granny flat style room. The house was fun really well. Staff were amazing. Rooms were extremely clean and even provided a towel, kettle with tea and coffee.
The drive from Nelson was an added bonus as the sun was setting after a late summer dinner.
Thanks for the great stay. Will deffinately return.
Tres jolie guest house dans un parc arboré. Nous etions dans un petit bungalow a coté du bati principal. La décoration est rustique, mais avec des touches modernes qui rend tres charmant l'ensemble ! Un bon moment bien que nous n'y soyons restés que pour une étape !