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Bay Adventurer

28 Kings Road | PO Box 29, Paihia 0247 , New Zealand
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Bay Adventurer
3.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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Dublin, Ireland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

When I googled this place, I was very excited to stay there. It just looked great! But the reality was far different from what the website said. I stayed in a 6 person dorm. Though clean, the room for 6 was the size of my average sized bedroom at home for just me. The common room/kitchen was TINY. There was... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

I'm very impressed by this place. The showers, toilets, kitchen was always clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Its quite at night so I could get a good sleep. If you want to party late there is the Pipi Patch just foot steps away. I have stayed at so many backpackers and never got a good night sleep because... More

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manchester
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

I really didn't enjoy my stay here. Despite seemingly having an army of cleaners the bathrooms were constantly filthy but may be this had something to do with the fact that you had to walk outside to get to them. Which was great fun in the middle of the night when it was raining. I was there over New Year... More

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2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

I was to stay at this hostel for two nights while visiting the bay of islands. Just before we reached the hostel I received a telephone call from home about a death in the family and I had to return home. I contacted the hostel to cancel the reservation and told them the circumstances and the lady who I was... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

The good: It has a pool. There is good parking and its close to some bars and restaurants. The bad: The staff were very standoffish and not welcoming AT ALL. The room smelled of pee. There are passive aggressive rules plastered everywhere about how they "have great CCTV". Worst of all the rude manager would not return our key deposit,... More

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MarkHarnden, Owner at Bay Adventurer, responded to this review
18 January 2012

I am the owner of this hostel and must first of all apologize for the bad experience this guest had. We have now changed our night manager and trust that the problems experienced by a few reviewers has been solved. We do have a few signs around, as do most hostels, encouraging guests to clean up the kitchen after them... More

Auckland, New Zealand
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
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We booked to stay here as a group for the State Ocean Swim. This was our second time staying at the Bay Adventurer and our last. The good - the accommodation is clean & tidy, great location with adequate facilities, BBQ's, pool etc. The bad - unfortunately the manager lacks customer service skills of any kind. We booked a unit... More

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MarkHarnden, Owner at Bay Adventurer, responded to this review
18 January 2012

I am the owner of this hostel and must first of all apologize for the bad experience this guest had. We have now changed our night manager and trust that the problems experienced by a few reviewers has been solved. I am very sorry for the previous managers behavior which was clearly unacceptable. Our new Manager has been trained by... More

Fox Glacier, New Zealand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

The hostel itself is nice enough, rooms are clean and comfortable although the dorm rooms are a bit cramped, the price is average and the location is ok (all the hostels are in the same place though and most are cheaper than here!) Everything about this place though is overshadowed by the miserable, bordering on aggressive staff. I've never had... More

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MarkHarnden, Owner at Bay Adventurer, responded to this review
18 January 2012

I am the owner of this hostel and must first of all apologize for the bad experience this guest had. We have now changed our night manager and trust that the problems experienced by a few reviewers has been solved. I am very sorry for the previous managers behavior which was clearly unacceptable. Our new Manager has been trained by... More

Adelaide, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2011
1
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We stayed in an ensuite studio room at $107 per night for 3 of us - had a double bed with a single bunk on top, kitchen, sofa, table and chairs and a lovely bathroom with a good shower. Everything very clean. The only negatives would be: No toaster, and poorly equipped cupboards in kitchen - although this didn't really... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2011

We were a large group of 14, including grandparents & teenagers. The apartments were comfortable & clean . Our teenagers loved the casual outdoor ambience in the evenings, compared to the "stuffy" hotels we usually stay in. You just need to request for your extra requirements of sheets/towels before 9pm as there is no service after that. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I arrived on a Friday night at the end of the busy christmas period. My first 3 choices of accommodation in Paihia were booked up so I settled for this one after a decent review in the Lonely Planet. The lonely planet was written at least 4 years ago though which is enough time for accommodation to turn BAD-O. The... More

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MarkHarnden, Owner at Bay Adventurer, responded to this review
18 January 2012

I am the owner of this hostel and must first of all apologize for the bad experience this guest had. We have now changed our night manager and trust that the problems experienced by a few reviewers has been solved. I am very sorry for the previous managers behavior which was clearly unacceptable. Our new Manager has been trained by... More

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28 Kings Road | PO Box 29, Paihia 0247 , New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM60 - 311

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