so impressed this the place so nice out the back with the bbq and the river feeding the eels and trout the inside is awesome and nice and clean got on well with the stuff thanks for that aaron will be back up sometime from Shane and Dayna

Good place to stay - the owner and the host were both welcoming. The kitchen could be better equipped, but they do have a suggestion box, so are open to improving. A fair walk out of town, but right next to a great fish and chip shop which the host recommended.

Don't be seduced by the website video of ducks swimming in a bubbling brook. The idyllic-looking grassed area out back is uninviting and the creek disappointing. The location is not ideal. It's a fair walk into town and this hostel is right on the road. Traffic noise easily penetrates the thin walls. In fact the thin walls are a real... More

We have booked accommodation about 8 weeks prior to our scheduled arrival. We were promised a double room and a twin room, both with ensuite. Upon arrival, we realized that the double room was not with an ensuite. Regrettably, with 2 elderly women, we could not stay in a room without an ensuite. We have paid 60% cancellation fee for... More

Meet up with some new friends travelling north from Christchurch, we stopped off in beautiful Kaikoura to swim with the dolphins and see their famous whales. We all stayed at Lyell Creek Lodge and loved it there. It is a home away from home. Looks like its just been done up with new carpets, beds and facilities etc. The Hostess... More

We stayed in this Lodge one night in December on a trip around the South Island. The staff were friendly and helpful, and as inexpensive and basic accommodation, it was fine for one night. The room I was in was reasonably clean, although I felt that the bunk could have had a wipe down. The toilet was not conveniently located,... More

Thank you for having 13 of our ladies to stay your facility was fantastic could not find a single fault we are looking forward to next year when we will certainly be booking the Lodge again Jenny Stephens Tai Tapu Golf Club Christchurch

The place appeared clean and tidy but my bed was riddled with BED BUGS. so much so i have over 50 bites on one arm alone. I was in a twin room so moved to the other bed as i couldnt find the duty manager. i didnt pay for the room but it has cost me as much in creams... More

Lyell Creek Lodge is a short drive from town and the whale watching tour. We only stayed one night so spent limited time at the hostel but I found it to be clean and comfortable. We were offered a cheaper rate due to some renovations being done which meant we did not get ensuite rooms as requested. This was no... More