The Lazy Shag Reviews

Our stay in the Lazy shag was great. The owner was lovely and very helpful. Ensuite bathrooms are excellent and there is easy to purchase unlimited wifi. A bit of a walk from town but it is right inbetween the town and supermarket which is useful. Unfortunately alot of travellers took advantage of the owners niceness and made the kitchen into a huge mess both nights we were there and were exceptionally loud. Aside from this the hostel was excellent.

I spent one night at Lazy Shag. It was almost nice. I don\'t have any complaints. Very cheap, cleanness and good location.

Not had any experience of the dorms but my private room was ok for the night. A bt pokey and utilitarian but clean & functional and reasonable value for money. The kitchen area looked tidy and well equiped and its in a quite location with fantastic views of the surrounding area from the deck. It's abit of a hike from "central" Kaikoura but no where is very far in this small seaside retreat.

Nice, spacious dorm rooms - extremely comfortable beds & v. quiet. Lovely view from dining area outdoors - the opportunity to swim with seals (organised at the hostel) was a brilliant bonus! Toasty warm log burner, nice atmosphere - would definitely stay here on a return visit to Kaikoura!