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The White Elephant Accommodation
How this fits the wine trip
About 91 km in a straight line from Blenheim, the nearest of our three wine hubs. That is not the road distance, so check the route before you plan a tasting day around it.
- To Blenheim91 km
- To Cromwell535 km
- To Queenstown560 km
About this place
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.
Contact and map
55 Whakarewa Street7120 Motueka
- +64 35286208 Reservations
- Open on OpenStreetMap
This guide does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-10-08.
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