Bazil's Hostel & Surf School offers a tranquil garden for unwinding and an arcade room for entertainment. Adventurous guests appreciate the practical amenities like free WiFi and laundry facilities while enjoying activities such as archery and cycling in the area.
Located in Westport, Bazil's Hostel & Surf School is near the beach. NBS Theatre and Coaltown Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cape Foulwind Lighthouse and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Westport travel guide
At Bazil's Hostel & Surf School, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and archery at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
English breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a front desk safe
Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a TV in reception
Room features
All guestrooms at Bazil's Hostel & Surf School offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
English breakfast available for a fee: NZD 5 per person
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Archery
Bicycle rentals
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No lift
Raised toilet seat
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Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bathroom
Towels provided
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Heating
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: from approximately NZD 5 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
Bazil's Hostel
Bazil's Hostel Westport
Bazil's Westport
Bazil's Hostel Surf School Westport
Bazil's Hostel Surf School
Bazil's Surf School Westport
Bazil's Surf School
Bazil's Hostel & Surf School Westport
Bazil's Hostel & Surf School Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is Bazil's Hostel & Surf School pet-friendly?
Yes, this hostel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Bazil's Hostel & Surf School?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bazil's Hostel & Surf School on 12 Mar 2026 start from Rp1.197.806, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Bazil's Hostel & Surf School?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Bazil's Hostel & Surf School?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Bazil's Hostel & Surf School?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Bazil's Hostel & Surf School located?
Situated near the beach, this hostel is steps away from Miner's Brewery and NBS Theatre. Solid Energy Centre and Coaltown Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Bazil's Hostel & Surf School Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Had a great time at Basils, accommodation was very good, and the vibe was relaxed but efficient. Surfing lesson was also very good. Great stay, would recommend.
Lynley
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Owal
9 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff and long term guests, arrived with a group tour and the property was oversubscribed meaning I didn't get to stay in the original room I booked but instead a big dorm room to myself.
Owal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Christopher
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A few mix-ups with pay on arrival/pay online but otherwise a very pleasant stay, the staff were super helpful!
Rooms are nice and clean, as well as bathroom. Hostel is a walkable distance to beach. Nice outside area to sit.
Kitchen is a bit small and hobs were not working properly.
Liked:
1) Staff were very friendly and accomdating providing us with a fan to keep cool during the night.
2) exterior design- hamicks and tents and paintings were really cool.
3) Easy to navigate the backpackers.
4) kitchen facilities were sufficient having good space kitchen and cleanliness of the chairs.
No dislikes at all.
Room smelt very bad, like it was damp. In room description it listed shower and toilet, but there was none. Walls are paper thin could literally hear the person in the room next door talking to themself.
Hatten die Suite ohne Küche, diese war wegen vieler Kiwi-Reisender überfüllt und haben unseren Kocher für Spagetti aus dem Wagen geholt. Die Suite selbst hat muffig gerochen. Für eine Nacht OK, mussten aber die Betten abziehen.
Quaint.
Was very quiet because of the lack of overseas tourists due to Covid.
Room was clean and spacious.
On-site amenities were great.
Staff very friendly.
Had a slight glitch where I ended up getting charged twice - once by Expedia and again on arrival. Once I realised this and brought it to their attention), they refunded me very promptly without question.
Stayed for a few nights around an event out of Westport. Great outdoors areas with a massive courtyard with plenty of tables and hammocks. Really chill vube and just nice and relaxing. Had a private room, everything was nice and clean, about what you'd expect comfort wise from your average backpackers. Would recommend as a good base for a west coast stay.
Tom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
8/10 Good
Alexander
16 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Surfer-dude experience
Decent place for one night or if you’re Surfing... Glad to see a place that stays away from plastic bags. Room was spacious, great essentials in the kitchen. Convenient walk to Main Street.
Mattress was pretty old, so my husband and I kept rolling into the middle. Pillows weren’t comfy either.
Shower pressure was great at night, but when everyone was showering in the morning at 8am, it was awful.
The privacy was lacking as our room was on the way to some shared rooms and as people walked by, everyone kept peeking in. Some even opened the curtain to look in.
Awesome friendly and helpful staff. Great layout and facilities. Super clean and tidy. You can hear everything but they are good at the curfew of 10pm. Beds were not super comfy but you get that on the big jobs sometimes. Showers were amazing!! Definitely recommend.
Kitchen spotlessly clean. Room was cosy. Lots of lovely outside space. The ambient music was played too early in the morning and we could hear it from our room. Loads of parking. Close to everything Westport had to offer.
The staff were efficient and friendly - checked us in very quickly and we managed to put our stuff in our room and left for the supermarket within 5 minutes of our arrival.
The premises was clean and pleasant. The common areas such as the large table in the kitchen and the fireplace were great for hanging out to chat with people we met on the trip.
The room was exactly as pictured, a little tired, but clean, well appointed and spacious.
We had an enjoyable stay - I would definitely return and recommend Bazil's.
What an amazing hostel! Comfortable room, great wifi, everything was clean, but what I especially loved what the overall character of the place. There is a big inner courtyard with plenty of seating and hammocks for guests to hang out. The entire place is painted with bright cheery colors. Owner was super friendly. Wish I could have stayed a few more days.
The staff was excellent very accommodating. great location. The town was very friendly
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Frank
18 Feb 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Westbort Hostel
Nice and friendly hostel. Was a bit concerned about noice as there were many young people living there but after 9 pm it was very silent. For us a bit elderly people it was very nice with all this young surfers living there. Could stay there again.