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The Duke Hostel

2.0 star property

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
Reception
Coffee service
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$74
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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27-31 Guinness St, Greymouth, West Coast, 7805
  • Place, West Coast Rail Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Left Bank Art Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteith's Brewing Company
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Greymouth

The Duke Hostel puts you in the heart of Greymouth, within steps of Jade Country Greymouth and Pounamu Pathway Māwhera. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Greymouth hostel include West Coast Rail Trail and Left Bank Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Jade Country Greymouth - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pounamu Pathway Māwhera - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Left Bank Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Greymouth Station - 6 min walk
  • Hokitika (HKK) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodstock Craft Bar & Eatery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Speight's Ale House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dp1 Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Duke Hostel

The Duke Hostel offers its guests an arcade/games room, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Duke Hostel also features laundry facilities, a hair salon, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

This Greymouth hostel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Duke Hostel offers 50 accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Greymouth hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

The Duke Hostel Greymouth
The Duke Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Duke Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Greymouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Duke Hostel?

The Duke Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Duke Hostel?

As of 25 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Duke Hostel on 29 June 2026 start from AU$74, 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.

Is parking available at The Duke Hostel?

Yep, The Duke Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Duke Hostel?

The closest beach to The Duke Hostel is Hokitika Beach (36 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Duke Hostel?

No, The Duke Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Duke Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Duke Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Duke Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool building and very friendly staff! Everything was walkable, dinner and drinks!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaypee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed couple of times. Staff were very accommodating and kind. Room was nice and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was perfect. The entire place was very clean. Enjoyed the huge kitchen with a big refrigerator and freezer. The two common rooms were great to share with other travekers . The staff were fantastic.travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaypee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and price. I love the comforter/duvet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and many amenities (FREE coffee). Excellent staff and very customary service. Learnt about the history of the hostel by talking to the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic accommodations but a good place for your money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

This was a great hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, staff were polite and it was walking distance to most of town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glen and his son were very welcoming, facilities all clean , bed very comfortable, hostel well placed for exploring Greymouth.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an ex hotel it is well set up. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old building but the facilities are excellent, bed was great, staff great it’s warm and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

A great place to stay!

A great play to stay! Glen was so helpful and friendly. The rooms are great value and each room is individually decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mila

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

Great stay

The owner is the friendliest guy! Free, simple breakfast and free bikes to borrow. Everything was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Charming

Had a great stay. Not modern but very clean and well equipped. Has some charm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hostel and good value

One night stay. Single rooms are very good value. Facilities were clean, huge kitchen for anyone to use and free milk :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent oritentation to property, very clean and tidy - like the improvements he is doing to the business. Excellent hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a good stay. Need cheap bed with shower kithen,it had it all
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While some parts may be old and in need of a spruce up (or new carpet), the overall cleanliness of both the room, and all of the facilities, was absolutely fantastic. You can tell the owners really care about great, friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay close to everything. The rooms are so clean and the the bed was comfy. The common areas are a bonus and kept so clean . The host is just amazing knows the area so well and can tell you all about different places you can go and visit. Thanks for a great stay . Would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family had a great stay at the Duke Hostel. The location is convenient, and the common area is spacious with good Wi-Fi. They have a ping-pong table and pool for entertainment. The friendly staff made our Christmas special with a surprise cake. The hostel is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nathan

basic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly quiet. Very frIendly manager. Clean, with good kitchen facilities. If you’re looking for low-cost, basic accommodations, this is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025