The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

2.0 star property

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6-Bed Shared Dorm
Interior
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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55, Whakarewa Street, Motueka, 7120
  • Motueka District Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Skydive Abel Tasman
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kaiteriteri Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen & Single Room With Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

7-Bed Shared Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

6-Bed Shared Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

4-Bed Shared Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Motueka

When you stay at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel in Motueka, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Motueka District Museum and SimPit Technologies. .This hostel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Abel Tasman National Park and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Skydive Abel Tasman.

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
  • ‪The Smoking Barrel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Simply Indian - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Toad Hall - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Hostel in Motueka with free parking
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel offers 13 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include portable fans, housekeeping is provided on a limited basis, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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 smoke detector, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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