The Barn Cabins & Camp

Friendly staff, easy check in- take a padlock if you want to store luggage as they have free lockers, but no where to store baggage otherwise

I thoroughly enjoyed my night in a double room with partial ocean view. My room and bed were very comfortable. I hiked to the beach before sunset. There was no food choices other than what you bring. They sell frozen pizza and a few basic other things for purchase while the office is open. They give you a small amount of Wi-Fi free. Otherwise you can purchase 10 GB for $5 which I did. Shared kitchen and bathrooms. Friendly roosters that you will meet quickly if you’re eating any food outside… Gorgeous sunrise over the ocean. I recommend staying here priced affordably for any budget.

The barn is such a special place I will always say has the best view in town!! But its the whole vibe that the team fosters that makes this place so special! So many outdoor activities on offer great local knowledge onsite delicious coffee and yoga classes to help with all the tired bodies exploring the national park literally a stones throw away! We had a beautiful extended stay and my partners parents had the best time in the creek house when they came to visit so much so they have re-booked the same place for next time!! I have done a fair amount of traveling and by far the best camp ground I've stayed at!!

Such a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere! We stayed in a double cabin which was extremely well presented, exceeded our expectations for campground cabins. The cooking facilities were spacious and had plenty of equipment. All of the staff were extremely friendly and the outdoor deck entertainment area was a great place to relax during the evenings or play some table tennis. We will definitely be back - such a great place for families and couples alike!

Great experience at this campground. Cabins were good quality, not over stocked for the time of year with sufficient facilities for everyone. Could use an extra chest freezer. Location is 10/10 and close to lots of activities in Marehau and surrounds.

It's such an amazing vibe!!! Absolutely LOVED my stay here. I wish I could have stayed longer! The vibe, the staff, the veiws, everything was perfect. I've been all over the south island in my van, and this was BY FAR the best place I stayed at. The staff are super helpful, kitchens were clean, showers were hot (and included in the stay), and just The Barn itself is so homey I could see the Abel Tasman track from my campsite!! Cheers to The Barn!!! And Park Cafe for open mic night on Thursday

Cabin was spacious, warm and spotlessly clean. However, for the $116 we paid, just a tea kettle,cups and some coffee would have been nice. Not even a couple of drinking glasses for a quiet drink before bed. Shop doesnt open until 8am, so nowhere in Marahau to get so much as a coffee if you are hitting the road early. Beautiful place. Aclean bed and a clean towel is what I would expect from hostel prices, not cabin/motel prices.

All in all a very solid campsite with an exceptionally good location! The campsite is located directly at the entrance to the Abel Tasman National Park and starting from here you can make beautiful tours in the national park. There is a water cab service in the village and a pizzeria not far from the campsite - probably the only one far and wide. Exactly but also this remote location offers here the possibility with clear skies at night to observe the stars including the Milky Way. It has very little "disturbing light" with which one sees the Milky Way very well. The camping site is well developed and has a lot to offer. There are several kitchens and sanitary facilities as well as a playground. The sanitary facilities are in a very good condition and extremely clean. We did not need the kitchen because of our camper. The camping site has a bit of a hippie charm and is quite uncomplicated. Behave yourself and be friendly, then you will have a very nice stay here - if you want incl. early morning yoga sessions. We do have to make two minor deductions though, as some corners like the clothes washing room could use a little love (including the machines). The place has limited wifi (250 MB free) but good wireless reception (antenna nearby I suspect). In short - I would come again :) PS: To the caravan people - unfortunately it has no dumping station on the camping site. You have to do your dumping in Motueka.