Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers
745 Taylorville Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Quirky and charming living room and bedroom”
“I had a big family and we had the whole house, just shared kitchen and bathroom …”
“Thank you to Mr John the owner for your great kindness and service, higly apprec…”
“Friendly family run business”
“Good value for money, good locale”
“Excellent value”
“Great personal attentive service, quiet, beautiful location, very comfy, and wit…”
“Great people, great value for money, good location”
“Everything was (very) old, but clean enough”
“Rooms were clean and kitchen was one of the best equipped we came across”
“The hoast was very engaging and accommodating, we happened to forget to bring b…”
“Breakfast was not an option”
Overview
Just 900 metres from Grey River, a popular swimming spot, Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi and free bicycle rental. Located in a historic miner’s pub, it features rooms with lovely garden and mountain views. Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers Greymouth is 10 minutes’ drive from Point Elizabeth, and 1 km from the historic Brunner Mine Industrial Site. Shantytown is a 20-minute drive away. You can meet other guests in the shared lounge, or prepare a meal in the communal kitchen. Free parking is available on site.
Traveller reviews
Michael John Harris
solo_traveller
May 5, 2026
“Charming stay”
Quirky and charming living room and bedroom. Like stepping back to the 60s in the best possible way. Bed were comfortable and enjoyed the communal kitchen even though we had a little kitchenette. I would stay again.
Kalara Ragasau
family_with_children
April 29, 2026
“Great homestay for family”
I had a big family and we had the whole house, just shared kitchen and bathroom but overall all is well. Thank you to Mr John the owner for your great kindness and service, higly appreciated, we will definitely come back. Excellent.
The Man
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
“Basic backpacker hotel. Quite far from Greymouth”
Friendly family run business.
Beate
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
“Old but comfy”
It was cheap! And we had a car, so it was easy to get to. Everything was (very) old, but clean enough. The bed was comfy, and the beds had electric blankets. Bryan was very welcoming.
Jonita
couple
April 12, 2026
Very cozy place in a nice area.
McDonald
solo_traveller
April 8, 2026
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Mish
couple
April 6, 2026
“Great value for money, awesome hosts with friendly dogs and chickens!”
Eva
family_with_children
April 4, 2026
“Very good value budget accommodation, friendly hoast, worth a try 😀”
The hoast was very engaging and accommodating, we happened to forget to bring butter with us, which would have spoiled our breakfast, the hoast was kind enough to let us have his own butter from his own kitchen
Anthony
solo_traveller
April 4, 2026
Good value for money, good locale
Joe
solo_traveller
March 29, 2026
“Idyllic spot to stay”
Great personal attentive service, quiet, beautiful location, very comfy, and with a rustic, retro West Coast vibe. It feels remote, historic and forgotten. Loved it here
Emma
couple
March 23, 2026
“Simple and basic accommodation for the right price”
Simple room but had everything we needed for a night stopover.
Christine
couple
March 18, 2026
“Good value, rustic.”
An old pub now a backpackers lodge. Think 100 years old building. Rooms were clean and kitchen was one of the best equipped we came across. A variety of guests who were good company and no noise at night. The owner couldn’t be more helpful. Open fireplace was great. Excellent value.
Courtney
couple
March 1, 2026
Great people, great value for money, good location. Hassle free.
Liz
couple
February 26, 2026
It was good value for money.
Sharon
couple
February 25, 2026
“Quiet rural setting, comfortable beds, friendly owner”
Rural setting, quiet
Radu-Augustin
couple
February 21, 2026
The host was friendly and the location was convenient. Also the other people there were quite nice. The bedsheets were clean.
Andrew
couple
February 17, 2026
“Just acceptable for the money we paid”
Breakfast was not an option.
Alex
extended_group
February 10, 2026
Great funky old hostel. Very friendly staff, and a comfortable spot to set up!
Catherine
couple
January 30, 2026
Can't get much better value for money - great location on the west coast, with a good kitchen and really helpful/friendly hosts. Good night's sleep, very quiet and comfortable.
Faye
family_with_children
January 27, 2026
“Affordable Backpackers”
Upon arrival, we found parking at the rear and entered through the back door to access our booked room. This is a well-organized, small backpackers with a kitchen that covers all the basic essentials. We stayed for one night and felt the room was fair for the price. The shared lounge and kitchen feature a cozy wood burner, and the owners are incredibly friendly—they even offered my husband a beer! The location is excellent for exploring the Brunner Mine Historic Area, which is an easy walk (less than 1km one way) and rich with coal mining history.
Facilities
Activities
Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Cycling, Public Bath, Bike tours
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Heating, Designated smoking area, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Pet bowls, Shuttle service, Laundry, Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage
Family Room with Private Bathroom
This heated room features a seating area and lovely garden and mountain views. It has access to shared bathroom facilities.
Budget Double Room
The double room offers a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This heated room features lovely garden and mountain views. It has access to shared bathroom facilities.
Double/Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
This heated room features lovely garden and mountain views. It has access to shared bathroom facilities.
Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
The triple room offers a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The triple room has garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
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