Title: The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel Hostel in Motueka with free parking ## Photo gallery for The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel ![Front of property - The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel (Motueka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624615/073c571d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel (Motueka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624615/e5499e65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6-Bed Shared Dorm - The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel (Motueka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624615/15cc1c6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel (Motueka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624615/d4c3434d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel (Motueka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624615/63259058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel offers travelers a quiet garden setting and a comfortable library for downtime. Guests appreciate the convenience of in-room WiFi, can relax on the terrace, and have access to barbecue facilities for outdoor meals. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Laundry - Free WiFi - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 8 - Dec. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=9624615&PinnedHotelID=9624615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=9624615&PinnedHotelID=9624615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 9 - Dec. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=9624615&PinnedHotelID=9624615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=9624615&PinnedHotelID=9624615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=9624615&PinnedHotelID=9624615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=9624615&PinnedHotelID=9624615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=9624615&PinnedHotelID=9624615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=9624615&PinnedHotelID=9624615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Queen & Single Room With Bathroom ![Queen & Single Room With Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624615/5fa85b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen & Single Room With Bathroom 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Furnished patio Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Portable fan Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Shared/communal kitchen - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom ![Double Room, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624615/acd958c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Private Bathroom 9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews ### Highlights Furnished patio Heating Free cribs/infant beds Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Portable fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Electric kettle - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624615/c9fa1acf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Shared Bathroom 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Furnished patio Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Portable fan Coffee/tea maker Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for 4-Bed Shared Dorm ![4-Bed Shared Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624615/2d360041.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4-Bed Shared Dorm ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for 6-Bed Shared Dorm ![6-Bed Shared Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624615/15cc1c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6-Bed Shared Dorm ### Highlights Heating Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 6 - 3 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for 7-Bed Shared Dorm ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624615/dc2f5771.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 7-Bed Shared Dorm ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 6 - 3 Twin Bunk Beds ### Basic Cabin 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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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, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills - Luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Business services - Laundry 8.2 Very good 165 reviews CA $65 CA $75 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=20450403&PinnedHotelID=20450403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 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 washroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 ### Property 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 Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services. ### Property is also known as White Elephant Backpackers Hostel Motueka White Elephant Backpackers Hostel White Elephant Backpackers Lodge Motueka White Elephant Backpackers White Elephant Backpacker Motueka, New Zealand - Nelson-Tasman White Elephant Backpackers Lodge The White Elephant Accommodation White Elephant Backpackers Lodge The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel Motueka ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel? ### Where is The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 57 8 - Good 43 6 - Okay 12 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arnold Dec 1, 2025 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! ##### Arnold Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela Oct 19, 2025 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. ##### Angela Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ronja Nov 16, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Ronja Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronja Jan 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely cabin Great place to stay before heading out to the abel tasman! ##### Ronja Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely home like enviroment, clean, friendly staff ##### Stephen Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Janet Ho Feb 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities At good location ##### Janet Ho Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### edward Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect Excellent stay with everything that you would need at the accommodation and in the short walk to the town. I’ve stayed here before and would definitely recommend it ##### edward Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, comfortable room. The property was beautiful and the staff were helpful and friendly. ##### Emily Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### TONY Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities quiet and close to the town ##### TONY Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa Feb 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Simply lovely, we even made friends with one of the cats.wouls stay again. ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Carla Dec 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved where hostel was situated. Beautiful grounds & walkable to the main shopping area. Very convenient. ##### Carla Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ngakau Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Host was amazing, highly reccomend ##### Ngakau Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Gail L Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness The neighborhood was a little sketchy but we walked to town without any problems. ##### Gail L Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory Mar 13, 2024 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. ##### Gregory Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Christopher Jan 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very pleasant host. Pleasant accommodation with a comfortable bed. Good parking facilities. ##### Christopher Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Christina Feb 15, 2023 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Loved the grounds, no issues as such a short stay. ##### Christina Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nigel Feb 13, 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely character nice and quiet very nice and helpful owner ##### nigel Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### john Jan 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lovely cabin in great garden setting. The onlly problem we encountered was lack of Wi-Fi in the outside apartments. It was ok in the hostel part ##### john Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shrub Jan 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Very good if you don't need wifi Everything was perfect, just extremely bad wifi (you can say no wifi there) ##### Shrub Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy Dec 25, 2023 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. ##### Stacy Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cynthia Feb 5, 2023 Liked: Staff & service When we stayed it had a hotel, hostel, and backpackers with tents on the property. The gardens was amazing. The attendant was friendly and attentive ##### Cynthia Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rob Feb 15, 2025 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 ##### Rob Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David Feb 17, 2024 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. ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine Sep 23, 2025 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. ##### Catherine Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Dec 30, 2024 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. 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