Dusky Lodge & Backpackers

A nice place to stay in Kaikoura. Short walk to near by restaurants and shops. Overall would recommend others to stay here.

The accomodation was very poor. The key provided did not lock our door, the toilet doors failed to shut properly, and a basin in the female bathroom had been damaged with a large piece of porcelain missing. No staff were seen on our visit. The atmosphere was cold with little in the way of community spirit. The kitchen was basic but OK to create typical pasta-style hostel-fodder. The instant hot water was good. The car park was unclear - rough, no defined parking spaces. Return is unlikely.

Good location and facilities, bathrooms were not overly clean though sadly