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The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

2.0 star property
Discover a serene oasis with lush gardens and inviting spaces. Relax by the barbecue grills or explore your next adventure.

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Front of property
Property grounds
6-Bed Shared Dorm
Hair dryer, towels
BBQ/picnic area
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
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Queen & Single Room With Bathroom

Queen & Single Room With Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

7-Bed Shared Dorm

Highlights

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

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6-Bed Shared Dorm

6-Bed Shared Dorm

Highlights

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

Basic Cabin

Highlights

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

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4-Bed Shared Dorm

4-Bed Shared Dorm

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
55, Whakarewa Street, Motueka, 7120

What's nearby

  • Motueka District Museum - 13 min walk
  • SimPit Technologies - 2 min drive
  • Skydive Abel Tasman - 2 min drive
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 19 min drive
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 20 min drive

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
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Communal kitchens and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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.

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 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 does it cost to stay at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel?

As of 9 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel on 12 Feb 2025 start from AU$107.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Motueka District Museum, SimPit Technologies and Skydive Abel Tasman. Tasman Golf Club and Little Kaiteriteri Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. The property was beautiful and the staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved where hostel was situated. Beautiful grounds & walkable to the main shopping area. Very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Janik, Toronto

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet and close to the town
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngakau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was amazing, highly reccomend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great and staff was very welcoming when we checked in early. It was a communal spirit on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply lovely, we even made friends with one of the cats.wouls stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tony, Broadstairs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved the grounds, no issues as such a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely character nice and quiet very nice and helpful owner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with group
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant host. Pleasant accommodation with a comfortable bed. Good parking facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Anna

10/10 Excellent

Karensa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazingly quiet property. Cute little cabins. Would highly recommend. Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property far exceeded our expectations. We expected a room with a bathroom and nothing else..... for the price we paid we were happy with that. The beds were comfy. The owner was friendly and chatty. The rooms were well stocked with jug, toaster fridge. There was a fan for the hot nights. It was close to town. The gardens made it seem like we were on a tropical island get away. It isnt a fancy hotel but we were pleasantly surprised with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Freiendly staff, cool place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021