Bazil's Hostel & Surf School  

On New Zealand’s rugged West Coast in the heart of Westport, a short stroll from Miner's Brewery and NBS Theatre and minutes from the beach. Easy drives put you at Solid Energy Centre, Coaltown Museum, Carters Beach and Cape Foulwind seal colony. This pet-friendly, family-friendly hostel doubles as an accredited surf school.

Choose from standard dorms, self-contained rooms, twins, doubles and family rooms—plus powered and tent sites. The property keeps things social with two lounges, two TV rooms, movies, hammocks, an herb garden and a cozy lobby fireplace. Extras include an on-site surf school (free surf lesson with certain stays), surf and bike hire, a new bush bath and large outdoor garden spaces.

Free Wi‑Fi and free self-parking, bikes and surfboards for hire, free transport to nearby beaches, a fitness area, arcade/game room and a kids’ playroom. Relax in covered BBQ areas, stroll the garden terraces or soak in the bush bath — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and head straight to the surf.

Complimentary high-speed wired internet plus free wireless across the property, luggage storage, laundry and a safe-deposit box. Tour/ticket assistance and transfer booking are available from reception.

Grab casual bites at the snack bar/deli or unwind in the on-site bar with an evening atmosphere. English breakfasts are available for a fee and the large outdoor covered BBQ area invites self-catered meals and group cookouts.