We are an eco hostel working to minimize our effect on the environment.

Your haven and hideaway in the heart of the horticultural powerhouse of Hawke’s Bay, the city of Hastings.
A custom built lodge designed to accommodate the international working traveler, we offer long term accommodation with huge weekly discounts and can even help you find seasonal work.
Children stay for free! For families looking to explore the region and seeking a quality cabin that won’t break the budget, look no further than our family cabins.
We also offer quality motel rooms with en-suite bathrooms, ideally suited for overnight guests and business travelers.
Do you have a sporting, school or family group that requires lodging? We can help with that too!
Everything you need in a base:
– Unlimited WIFI
– Linen included
– Access to 3 communal kitchens and all onsite facilities
– Free use washing machines
– On-site secure parking
– Car wash facilities
– Free bike use
– Secure and gated complex
– Complimentary transport to/from the Intercity bus stop
Less than 5 mins away from Hastings City Central, with helpful hosts and a friendly international vibe, Ecolodge Pakowhai is a perfectly peaceful place.
1000 Pakowhai Road
Hastings
New Zealand
Call or text +64 27 298 8910
Email [email protected]
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Ashley 2026
It’s a lovely site surrounded by trees, plenty of cooking facilities including an outdoor kitchen and enough showers & toilets. The whole place gets cleaned everyday by a lovely and chatty cleaner so no where felt unclean. Would definitely recommend the Ecolodge Pakowhai!
- Ashley 2026, Google
Tara 2026
This place is just amazing! It’s a great atmosphere, with lots of nature around you. If we needed help with anything, we got it immediately and if your looking for work, they’ll help you finding it. We’ll definitely come back on our next trip!!
- Tara 2026, Google
Chanelle 2021
Best Backpackers Lodge ever! I have met such wonderful people from all over the world and shared awesome experiences with. Set in such a tranquil setting, I highly recommend traveler's come stay here, such a beautiful place.
- Chanelle 2021, Trip Advisor
Olivia 2020
Eco Lodge Pakowhai was the best hostel I've ever stayed in. It's located outdoors in nature and is especially suitable if you want to stay somewhere for an extended period. I met people who will remain friends forever.
- Olivia 2020, Trip Advisor
Maggie 2018
Outstanding experience! Best welcome ever. Our room was much better than expected with clean fresh linen, modern look, great en suite and it was so warm! The sites facilities were perfect.
- Maggie 2018, Hostelz.com
Adrien 2019
I honestly think that this is one or THE best hostels you could find in all NZ. The place is just amazing with just heaps of space for everything, all the living rooms, kitchens and sofas, and places to chill. It's perfectly cleaned and I recommend this place to anybody in NZ.
- Adrien 2019, Hostel World
Irakli 2020
Best hostel in NZ. I can say I am lucky with hostels in New Zealand, but for me Number 1 is Ecolodge Pakowhai. I would definitely stay again and recommend this place to anyone!
- Irakli 2020, Hostel World
