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Raglan Backpackers

+64 7 825 0515

We offer our guests free unlimited WiFi but with the endless awesome activities available in Raglan you’ll be too busy to need it!

Accommodation

Equipment hire

Surf Camp

the surf camp

surf lessons only

5.0

Welcome to Raglan Backpackers and Waterfront Lodge

We’d love to have you to stay, and or play. We have awesome waterfront accommodation 1 minute walk from downtown Raglan. Choose between private , shared and self contained accommodation.

We also offer kayak, paddle board, bike, surf board and wetsuit rentals to guests and the public.

Come for a surf lesson with us, or relax in a hammock. Take a yoga class, or kayak to the pancake rocks. Theres something for everyone, including a hot tub and sauna 🙂

Surfing

Guaranteed the cheapest surf rental in town!

Come surf with us on the world famous surf spots in Raglan! Check out rentals on our Deals page.

We offer surf package deals including accommodation, surfboard and wetsuit rentals as well as surf lessons and surf camps.

Surf rentals include free tips for beginners so you can get shreddin’ and get sooo pitted in no time! All rentals and lessons include free transport to the beach in our snazzy electric car!

Surf with us

Surf board, kayak and paddle board rentals, yoga and Free stuff!

Free hot tub, sauna, skate boards…there’s always something to do when you hang out with us!

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Yoga

Kayaking

Hot tub

Paddle Boarding

Horse riding on the beach

Game nights

Sunroom, private or 3 share

Triple Room

View from the Waterfront house Seaview dorm

Courtyard garden double room

Seaview 8 bed dorm

Rooms

All our rooms have lots of natural light and air, and heaters to keep you cosy in winter.
We have an awesome line up of private and share rooms, including 6-share, 4-share, 3-share, double, twin or single rooms!

All bed linen provided.

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Reviews

Check out some of the reviews that our guests have left on Trip Advisor or Google.

Or if you’ve stayed with us please leave us a review!

Raglan Accommodation for Backpackers

If you've never stayed at Raglan Backpackers before you're missing out big time. Besides the amazing crew and owners there's tons of stuff to do around the hostel. Think surf lessons, mountainbiking, kayaking, eating burgers, bbq-ing. If you're looking for...

a warm welcome and active people to hang out with this is your place. Gezellig is the Dutch word for what this place is, its very gezellig :)

Rated: 5 out of 5
Review by Danny R. on Tripadvisor

Great and easygoing

The hostel is clean and tidy. Staff is welcomed and friendly like all other travellers. We stayed in a room for three people and met a nice guy too. There is no wifi as they want you to interact with...

others. There is an access to a full equipment kitchen, a lounge or a garden with hammocks and a hot tub. If you need to check anything online there are two PCs available. You can get surfing lessons or hire kayaks in a decent price. There is a short walking distance to the beach, closest supermarket or pubs and fast foods. A little advice for people who just started their traveling, they don't do keys for the rooms. But everyone seems to trust each other. Great place to stay, will be back for sure and for longer next time!

Rated: 5 out of 5
Review by Nikoleta A. on Tripadvisor

Explore Raglan

Raglan might be a small town, but we have a lot going on!

We’re not only famous for surfing, but also the art scene, alternative eco-friendly living, great fishing and a sense of community.

Come check out our funky cafes, individualist shops, 7 art galleries, amazing environment centre, community garden, creative markets, black sandy beaches and more.

Explore Raglan