Pounamu Pathway - Māwhera
Pounamu Pathway - Māwhera, Tainui Street, Greymouth 7801, New Zealand- Attraction
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Unique Historical Property
Noah's Ark Backpackers is a captivating ex-monastery with stunning city, sea, and sunset views. Admire the stained glass windows, timber paneling, and original wall paintings by New Zealand Artists.
Relaxing Garden Oasis
Enjoy the large garden area with a spa pool, BBQ, and hammocks. Take advantage of free mountain bikes and fishing rods for outdoor adventures.
Cozy Shared Spaces
Unwind in the shared lounge with a log fire, piano, and library. Choose from private or dormitory rooms with fun animal themes. End your day with free car parking provided.
Book now for a memorable stay at Noah's Ark Backpackers!
Check-in from
01:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Bunk bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 8 bathrooms, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Individually decorated room
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 8 bathrooms, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 3 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), 2 Bunk bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 50-cm TV and DVD player
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 8 bathrooms, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Large bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
10 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed
237-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, city views
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - High pile carpet in room
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
22 m2
City View
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed or 1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 8 bathrooms, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
291-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, partial sea views
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - High pile carpet in room
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
27 m2
Partial Sea View
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed
161-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, courtyard views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
15 m2
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
6 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Large bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
12 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Single bed (90-130 cm wide), Large bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
16 m2
City View, Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
26 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
8 m2
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Bed comfy. Everything clean
Shower had hairs in it. Instructions are clear.clean up yourself after shower. Not owners fault
I really enjoyed my stay here. This hotel beautifully combines classical charm with a strong artistic feel. The historic building, wooden floors, cozy lounge, and unique details make it warm and full of character. The bathrooms are modern, very clean, and newly renovated — excellent quality. A charming and comfortable place with great atmosphere. Highly recommended!
The hosts were very friendly and welcoming
The house is beautiful. Ola was very kind and friendly to us, she always has a smile on her face. The other guests were very respectful and quiet. The kitchen is very complete, tidy and clean. The dining room is big and beautiful. The bathrooms are modern and clean. We locked ourselves out of the room, and they helped us even when it was almost 1 am. They apologized to us when we were the ones that locked themselves out. I can’t recommend this place enough! I wish we could’ve stayed longer.
A period property full of charm and character. I received a warm welcome during check-in and the location was great, just a few minutes walk from the train station / centre.
The room was very cold with an inadequate heater.
Good location, good communication. Spotless kitchen.
I loved this hostel. The building is amazing — very bohemian and historic — and you can tell the owners really make an effort to maintain it. The common areas are spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is super well equipped with everything you need. Perfect location, close to everything. I came with my bike and they stored it in a safe place next to their house. Peaceful atmosphere. I stayed for two nights and I would definitely come back.
Ola and Jeremy are amazing hosts! Fun, quirky rooms and lovely kitchen/dining room facilities.
The shower I used was either really hot or cold (no happy medium).
Sehr freundliches, sympathisches Personal. Gemütliche Atmosphäre. Einzigartige Einrichtung. Ich hatte ein Zimmer komplett in Leopardenstil. Sehr sauber. Nur ein paar Minuten von der Innenstadt und trotzdem ruhig. Einer meiner besten Aufenthalte in Neuseeland.
Die Küche war etwas klein.
Very accommodating and friendly owners. Facilities are great and very comfortable beds.
The staff were very friendly and it was close to downtown greymouth. Would stay again if in greymouth
Accueil parfait emplacement proche gare et loueurs de voiture très pratique
La moquette très vieille dans les chambres ce qui ne peut pas être propre mais il y en a dans tous les hébergements visités
Velmi hezké ubytování, v blízké vzdálenosti od centra. Moc milí hostitelé. Rádi se znovu ubytujeme a všem doporučujeme. Děkujeme za ubytování, rady a příjemné ubytování. Ať se daří a šťastnou cestu v létě do Evropy :)
Vše v pořádku.
Large and clean room, super charming villa, brand new bathrooms. I was even able to book a tour for a very reasonable price and spent a wonderful day with Ola driving to Hokitika Gorge, Dorothy Falls, and Lake Kaniere. My stay was fantastic. A thousand thanks, Ola & Jeremy, and best regards to Murray and Titus too!
Generous house and people. Best kitchen and clean. One of my best accommodation of 3 month NZ.
Beautiful heritage house with a lot of character
Showers could’ve been better designed.
TOUT Le personnel était charmant et disponible, la propreté, la décoration. Le style du logement dans sa globalité.
Rien à dire.
地點近火車站,拿着行李箱🧳很快到旅舍。員工親切友善。👍👍👍
沒有
Close to town and supermarket. Kitchen and infrastructure of storing. Refrigerated goods well organized.
Internet didn't work in our bedroom which was at the backend of the hostel.
Very well run accommodation. Well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable beds. Light, airy and spacious rooms.
Nothing
Easy to find and accessible to town. Secure and clean and well maintained.
The house the staff the location … did I mention the house
Accueil chaleureux. Décorations originales et de bon goût. Cuisine propre et bien équipée , salon et salle à manger pratiques
Rien à reprocher
Amazing building. Very special.
The beds were very comfortable, and the Wi-Fi connection was excellent. The kitchen was very well-equipped, and check-in was quick and easy. The location is convenient for exploring Greymouth, and the price is very reasonable for the quality of the stay. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the hot shower was perfect.
Gastvrijheid, veel ruimte, schoon,
One of the best hostels I've ever been to, it was very clean and tidy. The owners were friendly and helpful, giving some good advice about walks and restaurants in the area. The garden was nice too, and I loved the drawings on the wall everywhere.
I would suggest to put some little shelfs for the person sleeping on the top bunk bed, and maybe some curtains for the low bunk bed, as I always find them useful, but apart from that it was perfect.
The place is clean, kitchen and dining room are convenient, room is comfortable
A beautiful old building, exceptionally clean and well maintained. New boutique rooms with hand basin t.v. and fridge on ground floor are a perfect fit for older travelers who can’t quite manage the stairs.
The curtains in boutique room need blackout. The door near the front door is noisy as is the fridge. TV didn’t work, but wifi was being fixed so could have been the issue.
It was easy to find. 5 minutes walk to the town and the train station and the food supper market
There are washing machines there but you can’t do your own washing. You have to pay a fee and the lady does it for you. So I gave the lady a bundle of clothes when I got them back there were 3 socks Missing. And the Lady swore blind I didn’t give her any socks. But I got one back.
Mooie kamer
Sanitair
Lovely vibe, rooms and owners. Made my entire Christmas a fun experience!!!
A wonderful stay! The room was spotless and beautifully decorated. Every room had its own unique charm, each with a special animal theme. The kitchen was huge with lots of cooking space. Check-in was a breeze. I absolutely loved this place!
Lovely staff, very original place I 100% recommend it!
Friendly nice place
Nothing
Jeune homme s’occupant de l’accueil est charmant ! Grande cuisine et différentes installations à disposition des voyageurs.
Maison et chambre fort vétustes, il faut être à l’aise avec le concept… Salle de douche et toilettes refaites mais cela reste basique et pas très confortable. Ok pour une nuit de transition, mais je ne conseillerai pas d’y rester plus longtemps.
Shared kitchen spotless, new showers
Het is een prachtig onderhouden oud huis. Centrale plek, vlakbij het trein- en busstation. Het is er rustig en schoon.
Zeer grote keuken met verschillende vuren/potten en pannen/ ... dus kan makkelijk met verschillende mensen gelijk koken Verschillende toiletten en douches. Verschillende kamers waren pas gerenoveerd en lijken algemeen volop te investeren in verbeteringen. Authentiek pand met hoge plafonds, gezellige kamers (zitruimte/eetkamer) Zeker de moeite om te bezoeken
Kamer rook een beetje vochtig (denk dat ze deze nog gaan renoveren)
custom rooms per animal
the cow room was a bit creepy, and no water pressure
Sehr freundliche Mitarbeitende, sehr sauber
Etwas hellhörig, wir konnten quasi mit an den Telefongesprächen im Flur teilnehmen.
Great hostel, well equipped kitchen, all areas very clean, newly refurbished washrooms, comfortable mattress and pillows, quiet area. Great stay, would recommend!
Very well equipped kitchen and friendly owner
Bathroom layout and cleanliness could be slightly better but pretty good
I absolutely loved my stay here. The house is beautiful, and the individual rooms are thoughtfully designed with so much love and attention to detail. You can really feel the care that has gone into creating this place. The owners are the friendliest and most welcoming hosts I’ve met on my travels. I slept better here than I have in the past three months — the atmosphere is incredibly peaceful and calming. It’s honestly the most tranquil and relaxing place I’ve stayed so far. Everything was spotless, the kitchen was excellent and very well equipped, and there’s truly nothing that could have been better. The beautiful backyard with hammocks and even chickens was the perfect place to unwind. I couldn’t recommend this place more — it was simply perfect.
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The interior decor of the hostel was done out in animal themes such as cartoons on the walls and door-stops on the floor in the shape of animals, to reflect the hostel's name Noah's Ark and how Noah brought in pairs of all species of animals into the ark. The hostel is a short walk from the centre of Greymouth and the railway/bus station.
Great community atmosphere, quiet and respectful guests when we stayed.
They are doing up this lovely old heritage building, so be patient with small inconveniences here and there (a light or tap not working etc )
Ein sehr schönes Hostel in einem frisch renovierten historischen Haus mit Garten und Veranda. Sehr nette Besitzer! Wir waren im wunderbaren Giraffenzimmer.
Nichts.
Spacious and comfortable. Loved the balcony.
Noisy neighbours chain sawing down a tree.
Wonderful house and so nice people I met there. Our hosts were very welcoming and do their best to make your stay confortable. Thank you for Christmas eve dinner 😉
Lovely place to stay
Nothing was a good deal
ベッドやキッチンが清潔でした。
シャワーを浴びる際に温度調節のレバーが少し動かしただけで極端に熱いか冷たいに変わって髪を洗う際に大変だった。
Very clean and helpful owners.
L'accueil La bâtisse L'emplacement, calme
Pas de prises électriques par lit Pas de lumière par lit
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Areas to consider
Cleanliness
8.68/10Reviews noted the cleanliness of the hostel, though minor issues were mentioned.
Service
9.15/10Guests highlighted the friendliness and helpfulness of the owners.
Location
8.99/10The location is convenient, close to public transport and attractions.
Room Quality
8.64/10Rooms were generally praised, though some concerns about noise were raised.
Amenities
8.57/10Amenities were described positively but some renovations are ongoing.
Value for Money
8.73/10Value was appreciated, with some minor concerns about adherence to rules.
Food and Beverage
8.68/10Food was well-received, but some guests faced restrictions on meal times.
Overall Experience
8.95/10Overall experience was positive with heartfelt recommendations.