The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Property class: 2

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A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is NT$985
NT$1,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

Room options

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A room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Queen & Single Room With Bathroom

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

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A small, single-story mobile home with a front porch and two chairs.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a wooden headboard, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a small table with a lamp, and a view of greenery through a window.

4-Bed Shared Dorm

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a bay window with curtains.

6-Bed Shared Dorm

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, numbered 9 to 13, wooden floors, and patterned wallpaper.

7-Bed Shared Dorm

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Motueka, The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel is near the beach. Abel Tasman National Park and Kahurangi National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include SimPit Technologies and Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle. Visit our Motueka travel guide
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55, Whakarewa Street, Motueka, 7120

What's nearby

  • A coastal scene with kayaks on turquoise water, a rocky cliff, and dense green vegetation.
    Abel Tasman National Park
    33 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Motueka District Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Skydive Abel Tasman
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • SimPit Technologies
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach
    22 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Domino’s Pizza
    15 min walk
  • Toad Hall
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    8 min walk
  • Sprig + Fern Motueka
    13 min walk
  • The Smoking Barrel
    15 min walk

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
    • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
    • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Communal kitchens and limited housekeeping

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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 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel on 2026/11/6 start from NT$985, excluding 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Motueka District Museum, SimPit Technologies, and Skydive Abel Tasman. Motueka Saltwater Baths is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for our overnight stay. Easy walk to restaurants & supermarket
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, clean room, friendly staff and loved the garden
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and good linen and towels
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room in a garden position. Very quiet at night Shared cooking facilities available when ever required
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It suited my needs and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all the basics one needs. Warm, comfy bed, good water pressure and the staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely home like enviroment, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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quiet and close to the town
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and accommodating staff, and great amenities. Room surfaces were quite dusty/dirty and there were spider webs found periodically but nothing too majorly bad. Heater in the room was great and the bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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Loved where hostel was situated. Beautiful grounds & walkable to the main shopping area. Very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

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We had a good stay. The Cleanliness was ok. We could park our motorbikes on the property and there are a lot of cool shops nearby. In the kitchen wasn’t that much space for our stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Everything was fine and clean and friendly staff, except the showers and toilet (who are used by others) is built against the wall of my room. If you want a good sleep you need earplugs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

You get what you pay for...

Pros: Clean, very welcoming host at check in, cheaper than other accommodations in area. Cons: Tight, awkwardly designed bathroom, thin walls (can hear neighbor's every move), one pillow. All of the above is somewhat understandable as it is a very budget accommodation. What was intolerable was the extremely unreliable wifi - worst I've experienced in NZ. Ok stay for a quick night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pros: I had a good stay at the White Elephant. I stayed in a cabin at the back of the property. The gardens at the back are beautiful and it was very quiet at night. The staff are excellent - very friendly and helpful - many thanks to Lorin and Gurt/Gert! The cabin had a comfy bed, ensuite, fridge, toaster, kettle and crockery & cutlery. There was a good heater. The location is excellent. The local bus stop (from Nelson) is a 5 minute walk and the supermarket & town centre are a 5 to 10 minute walk. There are lovely estuary and beach walks in Motueka. Cons: The cabin was not super-clean and all the surfaces were rather dusty. Also, on my last full day, I came home to find ants near the head of the bed and in the bathroom. Another guest also told me that she had ants in her food in the communal kitchen. The White ELephant is certainly not the only place in NZ to have ants, but it would make me think twice about staying again, because I was staying in September and not in the hotter weather, when ant activity is worse. If they could do a deep clean of the cabin and address the ant problem before their summer season, then I would definitely recommend the White Elephant.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attractive backpacker hostel with great cabins. Complete kitchen & lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good, cheap, clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely cabin

Great place to stay before heading out to the abel tasman!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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