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The White Elephant Accommodation

Motueka · Hostel ★★

Overview

When you stay at The White Elephant Accommodation in Motueka, you'll be near the beach and 13 minutes by foot from Motueka District Museum. This hostel is 12. 5 mi (20. 1 km) from Abel Tasman National Park and 8. 5 mi (13. 6 km) from Kaiteriteri Beach. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include portable fans, housekeeping is provided on a limited basis, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Rooms

  • CAB, up to 10 guests
  • Double room, up to 4 guests
  • DBT, up to 6 guests
  • Room, up to 10 guests

Facilities

Facilities

  • Check-in hour (14:00–20:30)
  • Check-out hour (10:00)
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library

Meals

  • Picnic

At a glance and nearby

Total number of rooms
13

No 24-hour front desk. If you arrive late, arrange your arrival with the hotel in advance.

How far from Fiordland

  • Queenstown airport555 km
  • Milford Sound572 km
  • Te Anau641 km
  • Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)659 km
  • Invercargill697 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in Elsewhere in the South Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

55 Whakarewa Street
7120 Motueka

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-10-08.