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Visitors praise The Barn Cabins & Camp for its cozy atmosphere, excellent facilities, and convenient location near activities and walks, with many highlighting the thoughtful amenities like fireplaces and entertainment options. However, some guests have reported issues with the cleanliness and condition of rented gear, and a few found the presence of wandering farm animals in communal areas to be a nuisance.

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Address
14 Harvey Road, Mārahau 7197, New Zealand
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Phone
03 527 8043
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Website
www.barn.co.nz

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About this place The Barn Cabins & Camp

The Barn Cabins & Camp is a hostel and campground at Mārahau, at the southern entrance to Abel Tasman National Park on New Zealand's South Island. It is mainstream budget accommodation tagged gay-friendly, not a gay venue. Options run from dorms to private cabins and campsites, with barbecues and a playground on the grounds. Google reviewers give it 4.6. Most guests are here to walk the Abel Tasman Coast Track or kayak, and water taxis leave from Mārahau. Motueka, the nearest town for supplies, is about 20 minutes' drive. Book well ahead for summer, December to February.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Reservation required WiFi Year-round Pet-friendly Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.6
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663 reviews

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Manon Bouguet Varin
Manon Bouguet Varin May 2026
★★★★★

Really really nice campground, close to all activities, especially the kayak. Cozy vibes, smooth check-in even after hours with clear instructions. Friendly cat. Close to a really good fish&chip place. We recommend!!

Joanna Giles
Joanna Giles May 2026
★★★★★

INCREDIBLY, WONDERFUL place to stay!!! The Barn at the start of the track night one. I just love it. They've thought of everything. The outdoor hammocks & swing chairs, x3 fireplaces indoor and out, pretty lighting, table tennis, darts, couches verandah and even a movie theatre! Pretty little cabins & everything incredibly close to everything else. Could not be cuter and all the signage is so friendly and often hilarious. Cabin had bedding top & bottom sheet and a duvet a wonderful heater and a little deck with lovely little table & two chairs. I just love it & feel like it's been designed specifically for me!

Enzo Lin
Enzo Lin May 2026
★★☆☆☆

I rent some gears form The Barn and don’t recommend -The backpack is quite old and NOT CLEAN: didn’t seem to be cleaned or checked before being given to the next customer. There was still rubbish ( receipts from March) and much sand inside the bag. -The overall quality of the backpack was also not great. The hip belt could not be tightened enough to fit me properly, which meant all the weight was carried on my shoulders instead of being distributed to my hips. Some parts of the backpack and sleeping bag were slightly damaged. While it didn’t affect its functionality, it did make the gear feel quite worn and old. This made it quite uncomfortable to use during my trip.

Carina HE
Carina HE Apr 2026
★★★★★
Quentin Lanfear
Quentin Lanfear Apr 2026
★★★★☆

Nice place to stay,didn't like the chooks wandering around in kitchen area,eating & 💩 under the tables

Hannah
Hannah Apr 2026
★★★★★
Julie Collins
Julie Collins Apr 2026
★★★★☆

Awesome place, excellent facilities, clean and well maintained.

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Last updated on 26 October 2026

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