Barnacles Seaside Inn in Kapiti Coast, New Zealand

Stay at the beach and enjoy the seaside with fantastic sea views. We are right on the beach with stunning views of Kapiti Island & the South Island and you will enjoy an awesome beach for walking, running, swimming and fishing, or just enjoying the sunset. WE ARE 45 MINS NORTH OF WELLINGTON CITY on the beach at Paraparaumu Beach.

Situated at Paraparaumu Beach on the Kapiti Coast, our YHA hostel is less than an hour north of Wellington and is a beautifully restored NZ former guesthouse. Boat trips to the bird sanctuary at Kapiti Island can be arranged.

We offer several categories of rooms. There is a mix of single, twin, double, triple or family rooms. Rooms with sea views are very popular!

We have a lounge and kitchen for guests, as well as immaculately clean guest bathrooms.