5 Best Backpacker Hostels in Akaroa 🎒 [2023]

1. Madeira Hotel

You can’t get any more central in Akaroa than this hotel offering a cheap place to stay. The Madeira Hotel offers cheap 4-bed dorms and an affordable double room. Each room has a small kitchenette with a microwave, toaster and coffee machine; but don’t expect full kitchen facilities here. Nevertheless, the accommodation, attracting trade workers more than backpackers, is situated above the Madeira Hotel pub so you don’t need to go too far for food and a drink.

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2. Halfmoon Cottage

What used to be a hostel has now transformed its dorm rooms into affordable private rooms; more like an out-of-town B&B than a backpackers. Nevertheless, Halfmoon Cottage in Barrys Bay provides very affordable twin rooms, double rooms and quadruple rooms, while BBH members still get a discount. Enjoy a spacious garden in the back of this homely cottage. There are also bikes and kayaks to hire to make the most of the area. Be aware that this accommodation is usually closed in the winter season which runs from June to September in New Zealand. Discover more small-scale stays like this in the 10 Best Boutique Accommodations in Akaroa.

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3. Akaroa TOP 10 Holiday Park

With accommodation ranging from small studios to powered campervan sites, the Akaroa TOP 10 Holiday Park has something for everybody, even backpackers on a budget. We recommend the studio units as the cheapest accommodation apart from camping. Family units are a great consideration for groups as well. Note that there are communal kitchen and bathroom facilities, so you’ll have access to all of the essentials just like a hostel. For more information on holiday parks, check out The Accommodation Guide to Holiday Parks in New Zealand.

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4. Duvauchelle Holiday Park

Finally, near the waterfront of Duvauchelle Bay just outside of Akaroa, Duvauchelle Holiday Park offers more camping options on the Banks Peninsula. Either pitch a tent, park your campervan or stay in one of the cabins or the self-contained tourist flat. There are cabins suitable for up to two or four guests with drink-making facilities and some with ensuites. Only the tourist flat comes with linen supplied so bring your own or hire some from reception. Note that there is also a fully-equipped kitchen and an absolution block with toilets and showers on timers. Discover more options with cooking facilities in the 10 Best Self-Catering Accommodations in Akaroa.

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[CLOSED] Onuku Farm Hostel

For an experience, rather than just accommodation, check out the Onuku Farm Hostel in the nearby settlement of Onuku. With all the backpacker-style accommodation you could think of – dorms, private rooms, cabins, stargazer cabins, van sites, tent sites and more – you will be sorted at the Onuku Farm Hostel. This is the perfect spot for getting off the beaten track. This hostel also features as one of our 13 Most Unique Backpacker Hostels in New Zealand.

[CLOSED] Chez La Mer Backpackers

The brightest and most central backpacker hostel in Akaroa is the Chez La Mer Backpackers. Stay in this budget accommodation with free WiFi, free mountain bike hire, free fishing rods and much more! Relax in the garden or lounge and make use of the kitchen and laundry facilities in this historic yet homely hostel.

[CLOSED] Bon Accord Backpackers

Another central hostel in Akaroa is the Bon Accord Backpackers. Keeping on the historic French theme, the Bon Accord hostel is set alongside the river on the edge of Akaroa town centre. Relax in the garden, grab some herbs and vegetables from the garden and make use of the communal kitchen facilities. As for rooms, choose from dorms, private rooms and cabins.