Ratings based on 182 Verified Reviews
4.0 Room cleanliness
4.1 Service & staff
3.8 Room comfort
3.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 12 Jan 2025
We enjoyed the swimming pool and spa.
Comment from Hotel Management
14 Jan 2025 by Team Dusky , Hotel Management
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and made the most of the swimming pool and spa – they’re ideal for relaxing and unwinding. We’d love to welcome you back to Dusky Lodge for another great stay soon! - Team Dusky
by A verified traveler
Posted 4 Jan 2025
private rooms accommodates 4 guests, 2 bunk beds, 1 double beds, TV did not work during our stay
Comment from Hotel Management
14 Jan 2025 by Team Dusky , Hotel Management
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear our private ensuite room accommodated your group comfortably with the mix of bunk beds and a double bed. Apologies for the issue with the TV during your visit – the stormy weather in Kaikōura at the time affected the signal. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back to our hostel soon! - Team Dusky
by A verified traveler
Posted 21 Oct 2024
Comment from Hotel Management
16 Nov 2024 by Team Dusky, Hotel Management
Thank you for your fantastic rating! We're so glad to hear you had a great stay. We hope to welcome you again soon!- Team Dusky
by A verified traveler
Pathetic
Posted 9 Oct 2024 on HotelsVery smelly and unhygenic room.. Staff tried to help ti change tge room with her limited time but besds are dusty, smelly, stained with some or otger thing.. Very disappointed with the stay... Miserable
Comment from Hotel Management
9 Oct 2024 by Team Dusky , Hotel Management
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your initial experience was far from what you expected, and we understand how frustrating it must have been. However, we're glad that our staff could assist you with a room change and that you were satisfied with the new room. Your comments about the first room will be taken seriously, and we’ll be looking into the issues raised. We hope to provide a much better experience should you choose to stay with us again.
by A verified traveler
Posted 6 Aug 2024
We arrived 10mins after checkin and could not get in contact with the “after hours manager” we sat around waiting for an hour calling the provided numbers, and found him lighting the fireplace. Kitchen was nice hot tub was great. They have large TV and lounge area on both levels. Hopefully next time there will be better communication
Comment from Hotel Management
7 Aug 2024 by Team Dusky, Hotel Management
Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry to hear about the initial delay with the after-hours manager and appreciate your patience. It's great to know you enjoyed the facilities, including the kitchen, hot tub, and lounge areas, and had an overall great stay with us. We'll work on improving our communication to ensure smoother check-ins after hours. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hostel soon for an even better stay :)
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Aug 2024
Nice and quiet
Comment from Hotel Management
4 Aug 2024 by Team Dusky , Hotel Management
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us :)
by A verified traveler
Posted 2 Apr 2024
Good clean and comfortable accom.
Comment from Hotel Management
8 Apr 2024 by Dusky Team, Hotel Management
Thanks for the review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay here!
by A verified traveler
Posted 31 Mar 2024
For such a cheap price, this was an amazing place to stay at! The 24 hour kitchen was large and useful, there were plenty of common areas, the hot tub was clean, and the shower stalls were big! I would definitely Dusky Lodge to a friend!
Comment from Hotel Management
1 Apr 2024 by Team Dusky, Hotel Management
Angelica, Thank you for the review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Dusky and would love to have you back anytime!Cheers, Team Dusky
by A verified traveler
Posted 31 Mar 2024
Not very clean windows dirty and kitchen floor and tables not very clean needs more cleaning cloths the floor in the unit was very sticky for the price i would have expected it to be better
Comment from Hotel Management
1 Apr 2024 by Team Dusky, Hotel Management
Margaret, Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate the feedback and will pass this on to our housekeeping team. Best, Team Dusky
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 Feb 2024 on Wotif
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Apr 2024 by Dusky Team, Hotel Management
Thanks for the review, Katie!
