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Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers connect with each other at this social hostel where garden views enhance restaurant meals and the bar scene keeps the energy flowing

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Historic Cottages - Hostel in Kumara offers a welcoming atmosphere surrounded by beautiful gardens. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, start their day with continental breakfast options, or mingle with fellow travelers in the lively bar area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Dining table
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Kumara, a neighbourhood in Greymouth, is home to Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel. West Coast Rail Trail and Greymouth Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glowworm Dell and Lake Brunner. Shantytown Heritage Railway and Shantytown Heritage Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing. Visit our Greymouth travel guide
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Map
84 Seddon Street, Greymouth, 7832

What's nearby

  • Shantytown
    17 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Welshmans Conference Centre
    17 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Grey District Aquatic Centre
    20 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Monteith's Brewing Company
    21 min drive - 29.8 km
  • West Coast Rail Trail
    22 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Greymouth Station
    21 min drive
  • Hokitika (HKK)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Junction Honey Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Theatre Royal Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Western Food @ West Coast Food Market
    24 min drive
  • Empire Cafe
    3 min walk
  • The Jct Art & Craft Cafe
    5 min drive

About this property

Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel

Hostel located in Kumara
At Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [81 Seddon Street, Kumara]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 18 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel on 15 Mar 2026 start from AU$153, including 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 at Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel located?

Located in Kumara, this hostel is within 16 miles (25 km) of Shantytown Heritage Railway, Shantytown and Gem & Mineral Hall. Welshmans Conference Centre and Shantytown Heritage Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Good food. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare and Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of history and character
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

A pleasant surprise

Check in was easy & chatty. Asked us if we'd like to dine with them - check in is at the local pub - so an easy YES. Meal was great, accommodation across the road at a renovated home into bed sits was perfect. They had their own ensuites, so privacy was no issue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

MINORU

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

It's a quiet hotel in a small town

I stayed alone for two days. The check-in process was smooth, and the room was clean. However, the room was small and there was no desk suitable for working, so I used my laptop on a shared table. Overall, I think it passes the mark.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely en suite room with nice communal lounge & great cooking facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice little cottage,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and cosy cottage! We loved the feeling of being in a house that a great nana might live in. Beautifully clean and lovely beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, lockable room which included an ensuite. Comfortable couches in lounge area. All kitchen and laundry facilities fully stocked and available to everybody staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

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

Best kept gem in the South Island of New Zealand

This is the best kept secret of the South Island of New Zealand. Was so comfortable, loads of hot water, great kitchen with free laundry facilities. The town itself is worth investigating for any history buff. Would highly recommend it, and will to all travellers we meet on our travels
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky, homely and cosy original old house. Roo.a are on the large side. Staff are vert friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quieter than expected in a shared cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Delightful little cottage, with everything we needed, could only have been better if the laundry had had a dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great setup. Would be good to know that you need to check in at the theatre royal hotel. Other than that excellent value for money staff and facilities

8/10 Good

Sonjya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned fixtures and furniture - exactly as you'd expect in a Historic Cottage including old style teacups. Had walk-in robe and good size ensuite - TV to share in lounge and full cooking facilites including stove, microwave and full-size share refridgerator. We took the time and sat on the veranda. The vacant lot next door holds multiple information signs on Kumara, the area, its pioneers (all sorts). Nice small walk up and down the street with other info signs at different points of historical interest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was neatly presented and overall pretty good. There was some difficulty in checking in because it was at the pub across the road. The room could be better heated ànd the addition of an electric blanket would-be good but maybe kiwis don't feel the cold. If you want reasonably priced food don't go to the pub it is way too expensive for pub food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At the time of writing, this hotel has a 9.2 on Expedia. That is truly absurd. This hotel is old (they don’t call it “historic” for nothing) and run down (featuring peeling wallpaper, a saggy matress, threadbare carpet and a kitchen that looks like it was built in the 80s). Making things worse, there is literally not a single thing of interest in Kumara (it only exists because it is a stop on the West Coast Wilderness Trail). Unless you’re using this hotel as a way to break your cycle trip, I see no reason to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service

Good for a quick sleep

It was not what we expected but it was ok. We were in one of several rentable rooms in a cottage we thought we had all to ourselves (read hotel.com descriptions closely!). We had our own bathroom but the living room and kitchen were shared. We think there was only one other occupant so it was not noisy. We did enjoy the community stove on a cold night while playing cards in the living room. The bed and bathroom were small but comfortable. There was mold on the bedroom curtain sheers. We told them when we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well presented. Spacious grounds. Good value for money....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was totally amazed as to what was on offer for my 55 dollar a night stay. The cottage was a lot bigger then expected with updated bathroom facilities plus laundry. Room was comfortable and easy access to the Theatre Royal across the road which catered for beautiful dinners and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A welcome warm property during a thunderstorm. Perfect for a group.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service. Place was what we had expected. We had the place to ourselves which was really nice. There was also a great pop up burger, fish and chips shed across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique plave. Loved our stay. Very clean. Received an upgrade which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Hilco

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

FORRESTER

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023