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8.4

Excellent

255 reviews

255 reviews

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8.5

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Otago Museum 210 m
Knox Church 350 m
Olveston Historic Home 520 m
Speight's Brewery 1.5 km
Baldwin Street 2.6 km
Tunnel Beach 7.3 km
Larnach Castle & Gardens 9.2 km
The Royal Albatross Centre 19.6 km
Otago Peninsula 19.7 km
Nearby landmarks
The Dental Walrus 180 m
University Book Shop 190 m
Albany St Pharmacy 190 m
Otago Museum 210 m
Community Support Medical Centre 240 m
Scribes 240 m
Knox Dental 240 m
Captain Cook 250 m
Dunedin North Medical Centre 270 m
Union Lawn 310 m

Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers

597 George Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9010 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the North Dunedin part of Dunedin, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Otago Peninsula.

Highlights

200 meters to Otago Museum

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Laundry service

Laundromat

Shared kitchen

Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Shared kitchen

Laundry service

Wi-Fi in public areas

Laundromat

Smoke-free property

Value for money8.5
Distance to city center1.9 km
Location rating8.5
Nearest airportDunedin International Airport (DUD)
Distance to airport24.7 km

Rooms available at Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.4

Single Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 single beds
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1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double Room with shared bathroom room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double Ensuite
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Single Room with Ensuite
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  • Room size: 14 m²/151 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed
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Self Contained Unit
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers?

Check-in is from 02:00 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.

How do I get to Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests.

What is the smoking policy at Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers?

Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

What restaurants are nearby Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers?

Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers’s neighborhood is North Dunedin which includes popular restaurants such as Lone Star Cafe & Bar, Everyday Gourmet and The Museum Cafe.

What popular shopping places are close to Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers?

Located in the North Dunedin area, Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers is close to great shopping choices like Stadium Market.

What are popular attractions near Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers?

Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers is located in North Dunedin area, which is famous for attractions such as Otago Museum, Olveston Historic Home and Knox Church.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers?

Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers is located within North Dunedin, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Signal Hill, The Royal Oak and Leith Valley Touring Park.

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What people love about Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Cleanliness

    "Very clean."

    Drews

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    February 12, 2020

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Cleanliness

    "Very clean!"

    TAN

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    February 1, 2020

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Most comfortable room with ensuite (very good shower) Very close to local bus stop."

    Robin

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    November 17, 2020

Property ranking|Compared to 164 Dunedin properties
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Room comfort score
8.4/10
Value for money score
8.5/10
Service score
8.6/10
Cleanliness score
8.5/10
Better than
91
%
of Dunedin properties
Better than
86
%
of Dunedin properties
Better than
80
%
of Dunedin properties
Better than
79
%
of Dunedin properties
Overall rating:

8.4

Excellent
255 reviews
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
7.9
Location
8.5
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More about Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers

More about Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers

Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers

Do more sightseeing in the famous neighborhoods of Dunedin with a stay at Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers.
Have a hassle-free trip while enjoying the services and amenities offered by Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers. Keep up with all your communications easily with the motel's free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy free parking right at the motel. Packing light is possible at Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers thanks to the motel's laundromat and laundry service keeping your clothes clean.
For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the motel.
Enjoy the services offered at Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers from the convenience of your guestroom. In-room entertainment amenities including the television is provided in some rooms. In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. It's good to know that bathroom amenities including a hair dryer are provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.


Around the property

Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers is the perfect spot to explore Dunedin's fascinating cultural sights and attractions. An afternoon of browsing the works at Otago Museum located 210 m away can familiarize you with the local art scene. Don't forget to stop by Larnach Castle & Gardens located 9.2 km away, where everyone who visits Dunedin wants to have their photo taken.


Reasons to stay here

Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 96% cheaper than other options.
Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 92% of the city's other accommodations.
Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 91% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.9

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

16 mentions

Internet

3 mentions

Car Park

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • BBQ facilities
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Elevator
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
Access
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
Available in all rooms
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free bottled water
  • Heating
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Shower

Location

597 George Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9010
Excellent
Location

8.5

Airports
  • Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
    24.7 km
  • Wanaka Airport (WKA)
    160.9 km
Public transportation
  • Dunedin Railway Station
    1.2 km
  • Dunedin Railways
    1.2 km
Hospital or clinic
  • The Dental Walrus
    180 m
Shopping
  • Otago Farmers Market
    880 m
Convenience store
  • Rob Roy Dairy
    220 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    190 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Otago Museum
    210 m
  • Knox Church
    350 m
  • Olveston Historic Home
    520 m
  • Speight's Brewery
    1.5 km
  • Baldwin Street
    2.6 km
  • Tunnel Beach
    7.3 km
  • Larnach Castle & Gardens
    9.2 km
  • The Royal Albatross Centre
    19.6 km
  • Otago Peninsula
    19.7 km
Nearby landmarks
  • The Dental Walrus
    180 m
  • University Book Shop
    190 m
  • Albany St Pharmacy
    190 m
  • Otago Museum
    210 m
  • Community Support Medical Centre
    240 m
  • Scribes
    240 m
  • Knox Dental
    240 m
  • Captain Cook
    250 m
  • Dunedin North Medical Centre
    270 m
  • Union Lawn
    310 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

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.

Children 0-1 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 2 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 from14:00
  • Check-out until10:00
  • Reception open until21:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center1.9 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)28
The property
  • Number of floors2
  • Number of rooms 19
Parking
  • Daily parking fee0 NZD

Reviews of Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.4
/
10
Cleanliness8.5
Facilities7.9
Location8.5
Room comfort and quality8.4
Service8.6
Value for money8.5
High score for Dunedin
Rating
9+ Exceptional (54)
8-9 Excellent (31)
7-8 Very Good (31)
6-7 Good (9)
<6 Below Expectation (12)
Time of the year
Mar - May (28)
Jun - Aug (27)
Sep - Nov (38)
Dec - Feb (44)

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10.0
Exceptional
Mun from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in March 2020

GOod Location”

Good location, comfortable bed, size of the bedroom was prefect for a solo traveller. suggestion is to put one more washer and dryer as they are quite a lot of rooms but unable to accommodate many people who want to do their laundry. overall, highly recommended!

Reviewed March 21, 2020

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Thabk you for your review we appreciate the feedback and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay! 🙄

Responded November 18, 2020
Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers
10.0
Exceptional
Libbi from New Zealand
Solo traveler
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 1 night in September 2019

Amasing”

The staff were the best and most helpful, the location is excellent and the buses are all there within a couple of minutes walk. A beautiful old villa nicely converted retaining its character but yet being modern and fresh. It was so warm, temperature and friendliness. Do not miss a chance to stay here, you will love it too

Reviewed September 28, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Xavier from France
Solo traveler
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Hommy”

If you need time to rest and to be away from the crowd, that’s definitely the place to stay. The place looks like a big house with white wooden doors and this cost feeling and good vibrations. I came here to surf and despite the hostel being far from the beach I rent the boards, I decided to stay because it’s such a nice place.

Reviewed February 24, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Robin from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Single Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in November 2020

Exceptional”

Most comfortable room with ensuite (very good shower) Very close to local bus stop.

Reviewed November 17, 2020

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Hi Robin, thank you for your review. we are happy you enjoyed your stay with us at the nest! 😃

Responded November 18, 2020
Kiwi's Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers
9.6
Exceptional
KIE from Malaysia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

Great location plenty of parking”

Great location just near to central and got plenty of parking at night time for free this is great!!

Reviewed December 03, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
YOUNGMIN from South Korea
Solo traveler
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in January 2019

old but clean and nice mood”

it looks like a dormitory of school. and a little bit old. but it is so lovely and has good mood and good price. i want to rest again.

Reviewed January 12, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Drews from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Single Room with Ensuite
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

Nice, clean place”

About 1km from city centre; it's closer to the university area. Very clean. Not as stocked in the kitchen as many other backpackers, but sufficient. Loved the water filter. This was more like a "hostel-motel" than pure backpackers per se. Private en suite (mini fridge, kettle, coffee/tea, TV) was perfect for what I wanted. Wish the fellow travelers were interested in talking outside of their cliques and/or electronic devices; gone are the days. I'd stay here again.

Reviewed February 12, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
YEN from New Zealand
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in August 2020

Excellent”

A homestay style of backpacker accommodation. Limited toilets and shower. The manager who was also the cleaner for the backpacker might be found listening to music loudly. So sometimes if you call, no one else will pick up the phone at reception.

Reviewed August 24, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Jac from Malaysia
Couple
Self Contained Unit
Stayed 7 nights in February 2019

Clean & Convenient ”

Located at George St, convenient to walk to shopping areas and to college buildings.

Reviewed February 19, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
Tertia from New Zealand
Couple
Double Ensuite
Stayed 1 night in December 2020

Good value, clean and comfortable ”

And friendly helpful staff. This was my 2nd stay and I would definitely stay there again. 3 minute walk to Rob Roy for an icecream and just a few more minutes to the city centre.

Reviewed December 19, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
TAN from Malaysia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

Excellent”

Very clean! Nice accommodation

Reviewed February 01, 2020

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8.0
Excellent
ng from Malaysia
Group
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

cosy hostel”

Nice and budget stay, good location,friendly staff.

Reviewed December 18, 2019

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7.2
Very good
Selina from Australia
Solo traveler
Double Room with shared bathroom room
Stayed 2 nights in July 2019

Need little table side of the bed, need warm sheet i find too cold when enter the bed. Curtain ”

The curtain in the room very thin need thicker curtain in this time of weather. Shower so beautiful, n toilets very good.

Reviewed July 08, 2019

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7.6
Very good
Lai from Malaysia
Couple
Twin Ensuite
Stayed 2 nights in April 2019

Convenient ”

Is convenient to go everywhere

Reviewed July 16, 2019

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7.6
Very good
Lai from Malaysia
Couple
Double Ensuite
Stayed 2 nights in April 2019

Convenient ”

Nice location

Reviewed July 16, 2019

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6.0
Xavier from France
Solo traveler
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Too noisy”

I couldn’t sleep because of the noise. I came to this place to be able to rest but instead I found students who never closed the door of the room, were video calling with speakers on in the room and shouting instead of talking, I was so tired that I decided to leave.

Reviewed March 03, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Lay from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Double Ensuite
Stayed 3 nights in September 2015

Feels like HOME at Kiwi's Nest.”

Staff are very friendly. The place looks great and clean. Location is within walking distance to shopping and sightseeing.

I felt very welcomed the moment i stepped in. Wendy has been wonderful and helpful to ensure my room is good and showed me all the facilities within the hotel if i needed them. She even recommended some of her favorite restaurants which helped a lot for a first time traveller to Dunedin. My stay at the Kiwi's Nest had been an awesome experience to remember. Not sure if this is typical of the town.

Reviewed September 20, 2015

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10.0
Exceptional
maria from Philippines
Solo traveler
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in December 2015

Backpackers? It's a really nice one then!”

Comfortable Bed, Wifi, Nice Bathroom

I had a really wonderful time at the Kiwi's Nest! The bed was so comfy, the shared bathroom was so clean, had hot water, the mini-kitchen in the second floor had a fridge, coffee, & tea. And the location was the best! Just 8-15 walk to downtown Dunedin. There was also parking on the sides, but it's limited so first come, first served. Will stay there again!

Reviewed December 13, 2015

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10.0
Exceptional
Susan from United Kingdom
Couple
Double Ensuite
Stayed 1 night in April 2017

Exceptional”

Our stay at Kiwi's Nest was really comfortable, the staff were very friendly and very helpful. If we are ever in Dunedin Edinburgh again we will definitely stay here again. Sue & Richard England.

Reviewed April 14, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Pearl from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Double Ensuite
Stayed 5 nights in July 2016

Recommended accommodation for those visiting Dunedin ”

The host were fantastic and very helpful .. Overall a very good experience. Would definitely recommend Kiwi's Nest to those who are visiting Dunedin

Reviewed July 16, 2016

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