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The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Motueka

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6-Bed Shared Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Escape to The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel, where a tranquil garden and cozy library await. Connect with in-room WiFi, unwind on the terrace, or enjoy barbecue grills. Previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
$57 nightly
The total price is $66
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Queen & Single Room With Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen & Single Room With Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

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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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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4-Bed Shared Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Shared Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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6-Bed Shared Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Shared Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

7-Bed Shared Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
55, Whakarewa Street, Motueka, 7120

What's nearby

  • Motueka District Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • SimPit Technologies - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Skydive Abel Tasman - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 17 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Toad Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Simply Indian - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

When visiting Motueka, The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel is a great choice to consider. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 40
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 3 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel and nearby?

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel like?

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel is located a short 13-minute walk from Motueka District Museum.

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Reviews

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Gardens
Room
Bed

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely cabin

Great place to stay before heading out to the abel tasman!
Ronja, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

At good location
Janet Ho, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Excellent stay with everything that you would need at the accommodation and in the short walk to the town. I’ve stayed here before and would definitely recommend it
edward, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

quiet and close to the town
TONY, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simply lovely, we even made friends with one of the cats.wouls stay again.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable room. The property was beautiful and the staff were helpful and friendly.
Emily, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved where hostel was situated. Beautiful grounds & walkable to the main shopping area. Very convenient.
Carla, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Host was amazing, highly reccomend
Ngakau, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant host. Pleasant accommodation with a comfortable bed. Good parking facilities.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely character nice and quiet very nice and helpful owner
nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good if you don't need wifi

Everything was perfect, just extremely bad wifi (you can say no wifi there)
Shrub, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Rob, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

You get what you pay for...

Pros: Clean, very welcoming host at check in, cheaper than other accommodations in area. Cons: Tight, awkwardly designed bathroom, thin walls (can hear neighbor's every move), one pillow. All of the above is somewhat understandable as it is a very budget accommodation. What was intolerable was the extremely unreliable wifi - worst I've experienced in NZ. Ok stay for a quick night.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Janet, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rachael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hilary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely home like enviroment, clean, friendly staff
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The neighborhood was a little sketchy but we walked to town without any problems.
Gail L, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Eric, 2-night trip