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Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker
Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker
a tray of food on a table, Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker in Kaitaia
Lobby, Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker in Kaitaia
a small room with a bunk bed and a desk, Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker in Kaitaia
a kitchen with wooden floors and a wooden floor, Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker in Kaitaia
a parking lot with a bench and a building, Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker in Kaitaia

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8.4

Excellent

41 reviews

41 reviews

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8.8

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Far North i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 260 m
Te Ahu Center 1.4 km
Kaitaia Airport 5.3 km
Fern Flat Pottery 26.4 km
Kerikeri Airport 61.7 km
Whangarei Airport 124.0 km
Great Barrier Aerodrome 235.9 km

Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

235 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, Kaitaia, New Zealand, 0410 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers car park free of charge. Conveniently situated in the Kaitaia part of Kaitaia, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Kaitaia Airport. This 3.5-star property features restaurant to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

Bar

Golf course [on-site]

Tennis court

Fishing

Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Golf course [on-site]

Tennis court

Game room

Kitchen

Cheaper than 89% of all properties in Kaitaia in the last 24 hoursCompared to 9 Kaitaia properties at Agoda for various dates
Value for money7.9
Distance to city center0.1 Km
Location rating8.8

Rooms available at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Shared bathroom
  • 3 single beds and 1 king be...
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Economy Double Room
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 queen bed
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Family Room
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Budget Double Room
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 double bed
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Triple Room
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed and 1 single be...
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Large Family Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Shower
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Family room for 5
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    Family room for 5
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      Queen bed room (no window)
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        Frequently asked questions

        What time is check-in and check-out at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

        Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The lodge offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

        How do I get to Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

        For those who wish to drive their own cars, Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker has a car park on site, as well as additional parking nearby if the first car park is full. Parking is free for guests. Self-parking is conveniently available at the lodge.

        Is breakfast offered at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

        Wake up to a great continental breakfast at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker. Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 12 NZD if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the lodge.

        What is the smoking policy at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

        Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

        What is the closest airport to Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

        The closest airport to Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker is Kaitaia Airport, 5.3 km away.

        What restaurants are nearby Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

        Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker’s neighborhood is Kaitaia which includes popular restaurants such as Orana Motor Inn Kaitaia, Beachcomber Restaurant and Sea Dragon Licensed Chinese Restaurant.

        What popular shopping places are close to Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

        Located in the Kaitaia area, Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker is close to great shopping choices like Fern Flat Pottery.

        What are popular attractions near Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker?

        Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker’s location in the Kaitaia neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Te Ahu Center.

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        What people love about Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

        • 7.6

          Very good
          Cleanliness

          "What a nice , clean , well equipped place.Friendly , helpful staff and a good location"

          Craig

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          January 19, 2023

        • 9.6

          Exceptional
          Location

          "Location is right next to KFC, handy ;"

          Rochelle

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          August 1, 2019

        Overall rating:

        8.4

        Excellent
        41 reviews
        Cleanliness
        8.3
        Facilities
        8.3
        Location
        8.8
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        More about Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

        More about Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

        Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

        Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker is a smart choice for travelers to Kaitaia, offering a relaxed and hassle-free stay.
        Enjoy all that Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker has to offer! Keep up with all your communications easily with the lodge's free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy free parking right at the lodge. Front desk service is provided at the lodge including luggage storage.
        Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the lodge's ticket service and tours. Get cozy and warm in the lobby with the lodge's charming on-site fireplace. Packing light is possible at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker thanks to the lodge's laundromat and laundry service keeping your clothes clean. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time.
        For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the lodge. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by lodge.
        Enjoy the services offered at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker from the convenience of your guestroom. For your comfort, some rooms at the lodge are equipped with linen service. In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker also provides toiletries and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.


        Dining and things to do

        Every day at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker begins with a delicious in-house breakfast. Enjoy the morning bliss with a sip of good coffee at the cafe located in the lodge. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the lodge, for whenever you get hungry. A memorable night with your travel companions can be had without going far, at the lodge's bar.
        Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker has vending machines for 24-hour available light snacks and/or drinks. Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.
        Fill your days with the array of activities and facilities offered at Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker. Cool off on hot days by joining water-world activities like fishing, snorkeling, diving and wind surfing. Engage in some easy evening fun with other guests with the lodge's ping-pong table, yoga room, tennis court, golf course on site and hiking trails. Get social at the lodge's library, games room and shared lounge and TV area, where you can meet other guests.
        Grab some last-minute needs or local souvenirs for yourself or those back home without having to go anywhere at the souvenir shops available right on-site.


        Reasons to stay here

        Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 88% cheaper than other options.
        Get more than you bargain for here, which scores value for money higher than 88% of the city's accommodation.
        Facilities at this lodge are rated higher than 88% of other accommodations in the city.

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        Amenities and facilities

        Excellent
        Facilities

        8.3

        Most talked about facilities

        Housekeeping

        2 mentions

        Internet

        1 mention

        Languages spoken
        • English
        • French
        • Italian
        Internet access
        • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
        • Internet
        • Internet services
        • Wi-Fi in public areas
        Things to do, ways to relax
        • Billiards
        • Diving
        • Fishing
        • Game room
        • Garden
        • Golf course [on-site]
        • Hiking
        • Horseback riding
        • Outdoor recreational features
        • Snorkeling
        • Squash court
        • Table tennis
        • Tennis court
        • Ticket services
        • Tours
        • Wind surfing
        • Yoga room
        Cleanliness and safety
        • Anti-viral cleaning products
        • Breakfast in room
        • Cashless payment service
        • Daily disinfection in all rooms
        • Daily disinfection in common areas
        • First aid kit
        • Hand sanitizer
        • Hot water linen and laundry washing
        • Individually-wrapped food options
        • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
        • Room sanitization opt-out available
        • Rooms sanitized between stays
        • Staff trained in safety protocol
        Dining, drinking, and snacking
        • Alternative meal arrangement
        • Bar
        • BBQ facilities
        • Breakfast [continental]
        • Coffee shop
        • Kitchen
        • Restaurants
        • Room service
        • Shared kitchen
        • Vending machine
        Services and conveniences
        • Air conditioning in public area
        • Daily housekeeping
        • Elevator
        • Facilities for disabled guests
        • Fireplace
        • Food delivery
        • Gift/souvenir shop
        • Heating in public area
        • Invoice provided
        • Laundromat
        • Laundry service
        • Library
        • Luggage storage
        • Meeting/banquet facilities
        • Smoke-free property
        • Smoking area
        • Xerox/fax in business center
        For the kids
        • Family room
        • Kids meal
        • Playground
        Land sports
        • Golf course (within 3 km)
        Access
        • CCTV in common areas
        • Fire extinguisher
        • Non-smoking rooms
        • Pets allowed
        • Security [24-hour]
        • Smoke alarms
        Getting around
        • Car park [free of charge]
        • Car park [nearby]
        • Car park [on-site]
        Available in all rooms
        • Fan
        • Free bottled water
        • Ground floor available
        • Heating
        • Linens
        • Wi-Fi [free]

        Food and dining

        Breakfast options
        • Continental
        Restaurants on site
        Beachcomber Restaurant
        • Cuisine: European
        • Menu: Buffet

        Location

        235 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, Kaitaia, New Zealand, 0410
        Excellent
        Location

        8.8

        Property policies

        Children and extra beds

        Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

        All children are welcome.

        Infant 0-2 year(s)
        Stay for free if using existing bedding.
        Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
        Children 3-12 year(s)
        Stay for free if using existing bedding.
        If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
        Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
        Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
        Others
        • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

        Some helpful facts

        Check-in/Check-out
        • Check-in from15:00
        • Check-in until21:30
        • Check-out from06:30
        • Check-out until10:00
        • Reception open until21:30
        Getting around
        • Distance from city center0.1 Km
        • Travel time to airport (minutes)10
        Extras
        • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)12 NZD
        The property
        • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
        • Number of rooms 17
        • Room voltage240

        Reviews of Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker from real guests

        Provided by verified guests of Agoda
        8.4
        /
        10
        Excellent
        Cleanliness8.3
        Facilities8.3
        Location8.8
        Service8.8
        Value for money7.9
        High score for Kaitaia
        Rating
        9+ Exceptional (3)
        8-9 Excellent (5)
        7-8 Very Good (4)
        6-7 Good (0)
        <6 Below Expectation (0)
        Time of the year
        Mar - May (1)
        Jun - Aug (2)
        Sep - Nov (5)
        Dec - Feb (4)

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        Showing 12 verified guest comments
        9.6
        Exceptional
        Rochelle from New Zealand
        Family with young children
        Stayed 1 night in July 2019

        Would return”

        Overall we really liked this place. The grounds are well-maintained and have nice little landscape/decor touches which was nice - the owners/managers obviously take pride in the property. The room was well-equipped for the price, e.g. with tea/coffee facilities and milk pots available, and complimentary toiletries. Shower was good. The beds were made beautifully. Great value for money (we paid $120 for four of us in a family room). We didn't check out the kitchen/common room facilities but assume these are well-equipped and looked after also. Location is right next to KFC, handy ;) Downsides were the TV didn't work even though the pilot light was on (tried both buttons on TV and the remote - remote's batteries were dead), and the heat pump was difficult to figure out/change settings, no instructions were provided for either. There were no extra blankets in the room and it got really cold, luckily there was a spare bed and we stole that blanket. We were only there for the night.

        Reviewed August 01, 2019

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        Thank you for your review. Apologies for a couple years reply.

        Responded January 27, 2023
        Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker
        8.0
        Excellent
        Jonathon from Malaysia
        Family with teens
        Stayed 1 night in December 2018

        Very good”

        This is a great place for backpackers, but not with children. Biggest gripe is the shower room. It is too small and does not contain the outflowing water. Hot water runs out very quickly too. It was unfortunate that internet did not work for us as well.

        Reviewed December 26, 2018

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        8.4
        Excellent
        Philippe from China
        Couple
        Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

        traveling north of NZ”

        we chose this hotel/hostel very short notice and were happy to get a room. bathroom and toilets were shared, and there is a common room with a large kitchen - well equipped and clean. the room was good, clean and had a little fridge in case you dont want to leave food/drinks in the shared area (also had fridges, you can label your food). staff was very nice and a lady at the reception - dont know her name - was super helpful and very friendly. i would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling north in NZ and its a nice pit-stop on your way to cape reinga

        Reviewed January 04, 2019

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Helene from Australia
        Couple
        Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

        Clean, comfortable, well organised ”

        Recommend this place for a more affordable room other then a hotel. Our 2nights stay was very good even tho most amenities are shared we had our own queen room which was comfortable & clean and was happy with our stay & friendly staff

        Reviewed February 16, 2019

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        8.8
        Excellent
        Louis from Hong Kong SAR, China
        Solo traveler
        1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
        Stayed 1 night in November 2018

        Comfortable and very friendly staff”

        A comfortable stay with an enjoyable layout designed for warm weather. Very friendly and professional, but casual, receptionist. Shower rooms have limited privacy. Carpark available.

        Reviewed November 08, 2018

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        8.0
        Excellent
        Michael from Singapore
        Couple
        Stayed 1 night in November 2018

        Spacious room and quiet”

        Shower room is a little small. Common room was nice and big. Bed was too soft and bouncy. Towels and body wash was provided. Kitchen is well-equipped. Love the cats roaming around the area:)

        Reviewed December 09, 2018

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Yee from New Zealand
        Solo traveler
        1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
        Stayed 3 nights in October 2018

        Great stay ”

        Everything was great. Stayed for three nights. Overall pleasant stay and clean bathrooms.

        Reviewed October 19, 2018

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        7.6
        Very good
        Craig from New Zealand
        Solo traveler
        1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
        Stayed 1 night in January 2023

        Very good”

        What a nice , clean , well equipped place.Friendly , helpful staff and a good location

        Reviewed January 19, 2023

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        Thank you very much. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind Regards, Reservations Team

        Responded January 27, 2023
        Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker
        8.4
        Excellent
        Heike from Germany
        Solo traveler
        1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
        Stayed 2 nights in October 2022

        war ok”

        Keine Schließfächer Ca 2 Stunden Autofahrt bis Cape Reinga

        Reviewed November 02, 2022

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        Thank you for your review, we hope you enjoyed your stay.

        Responded November 03, 2022
        Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker
        8.0
        Excellent
        Jennifer from Germany
        Solo traveler
        1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
        Stayed 2 nights in March 2019

        Angenehmer Aufenthalt ”

        Leute, die eine Katzeallergie haben, sollten die Unterkunft besser meiden. Es waren ausreichend Parkplätze vorhanden. Küche war gut ausgestattet und die Zimmer waren in Ordnung.

        Reviewed March 13, 2019

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        8.8
        Excellent
        Miri from Australia
        Couple
        Stayed 1 night in October 2018

        좋은 분위기, 넓은 방(트리플룸)”

        게스트용 와이파이가 안돼서 직원용 와이파이 비밀번호 받아서 썼음. 화장실에 날벌레가 좀 있었음. 키친이 넓어서 사람 만나기 좋음. 우리가 있던 날은 프랑스에서 온 사람들이 많았는데 남편이 아주 신나서 술돌리고 난리남. 바로 옆에 KFC

        Reviewed December 02, 2018

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        8.4
        Excellent
        Sai from Hong Kong SAR, China
        Solo traveler
        1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
        Stayed 1 night in July 2019

        friendly staff”

        friendly staff

        Reviewed July 09, 2019

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