| check-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include an outdoor saltwater pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a bbq area. basic dorms have free wi-fi and shared bathrooms. in an out-of-town business area, this straightforward, roadside hostel is a minutes walk from kaikoura's beach and 12 minutes from kaikoura station. there are also 3 kitchens, and common areas with tvs, wood-burning stoves and guest computers. towels and linen are included. private rooms add tvs; some also have en suite facilities. air-conditioning is not provided. breakfast and parking are complimentary
Omega Rental Cars Blenheim 1 hr 51
The Emporium Kaikoura (1 min) Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) (3 min)
Marine facilities offering ocean boat rides to view pods of dolphins & swim with them in the ocean. Dolphin Encounter (3 min) Kaikōura Museum (13 min) Whale Watch Kaikōura (12 min)
Up close & personal encounters with giant sperm whales, seals & dolphins aboard a tourist vessel. Seal Swim Kaikoura (11 min)
Family-owned tour service offering excursions for swimming & snorkeling with seals. Kaikoura Peninsula (9 min)
Earless seals Kaikōura Peninsula (6 min) Kaikoura Beach (16 min) Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway (9 min)
Ocean-hugging walkway with views from clifftops, plus a chance to see seabirds, seals & whales. Kaikoura Llama Trekking (6 min) Kaikoura i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (13 min) Point Kean Viewpoint (9 min) Fyffe House (6 min) | 
