Hostels > Australia & Pacific Islands > New Zealand > Canterbury > Kaikoura

Book Maui YHA Arrival date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2012 2013 2014 Length of stay: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 nights    No booking fee when you book Maui YHA online through BUG 10 or more people? Book groups here! Maui YHA 270 Esplanade, Kaikoura Tel (03) 319 5931 Website www.yha.co.nz BUG review This hostel is in a big white building with a million-dollar view of the bay, town and the mountains. Dorms and common areas are excellently clean, but the kitchen and bathrooms could use (and will soon get) an update. Amenities­ include the standard laundry, internet access and a barbecue area. There is a quiet but convivial atmosphere here and the management and staff are very outgoing and friendly. About BUG's hostel reviews This hostel was visited by one of BUG's team of hostel inspectors who write independent reviews and assess a star rating based on an objective assessment criteria. We show up unannounced at hostels to write honest and unbiased hostel reviews. Many of BUG's reviews now feature videos and photo slideshows. BUG never receives payment for listing any establishment and BUG's researchers never accept free accommodation in exchange for favourable reviews. Price Dorm bed $28 ($25 HI/YHA) Double/twin room $57-73 ($54-70 HI/YHA) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes. Credit cards American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa Reception open 8.30am-1.30pm & 3.30pm-7.30pm daily   Tell a friend      Last update: May 15, 2012 Guest reviews for Maui YHA Average rating based on 2 Reviews Maintenance   (3.00) Cleanliness   (3.00) Facilities   (3.00) Atmosphere   (3.00)   Compared to other hostels in Kaikoura Maintenance   (4.03) Cleanliness   (4.08) Facilities   (3.87) Atmosphere   (3.87)

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Anonymous   UK       ok hostel but too far away 23 November 2004 Pros: n/a Cons: n/a      Anonymous saw things this way Maintenance    (2) Cleanliness    (2) Facilities    (2) Atmosphere    (2) (Review ID: 12171) This hostel is too far from town so if you've not got a car then i wouldn't recommend it. On the plus side, it has fine views and is clean. Not much atmosphere though i'm afraid and is more expensive than other options in Kaikoura.   2 of 11 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?                   Iain   UK       peaceful but a distance from town centre 2 April 2004 Pros: n/a Cons: n/a      Iain saw things this way Maintenance    (4) Cleanliness    (4) Facilities    (4) Atmosphere    (4) (Review ID: 12172) We had a double at the back of the hostel, so no sea view - could just see a white cliff face - but the facilities are great, the place is very clean and the staff friendly. Loads of information and maps up on the corridor walls. From the dining area there's an amazing view back along the peninsular to the Kaikoura Range of mountains. The only drawback is that you are a long way out from the centre of town - it's a 25 to 30 minute walk along the seafront to the shops and cafes and it can get windy! Do go on a whale watching trip - we were sick as dogs on the boat (I did say it got windy) but saw three whales and had tears in our eyes as the third one dove. Seems that trips earliest in the day (ours was 6.15am!) are least likely to be called off due to adverse conditions.   9 of 9 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?

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