Was supposed to stay one night at the beginning of October. My boyfriend and I had rented a private double room (rm 9 right in front of reception). Thankfully we did an inspection as soon as we got the room, and discovered bedbugs and fecal matter behind the bed, on the mattress, the face touching the wall. We immediately decided... More

Very close to ferry. Dorms feel institutional. Double room small but do-able. Great big kitchen where everyone meets and visits. Friendly, helpful staff. Owners love their job and are so suited to it. More

Wish id read the reviews before I'd booked. Those guys arent kidding. I paid the extra for the double bed, not a bunk., lucky for me it wasnt a cold night. No sleep for me. Lock still not fixed, carpet about 30yrs old, and the trains shunting for half the night not 20mts away . Lots of other choices in... More

I recently stayed at this lodge before picking up clients who were coming over on the ferry for a tour of South Island. I waited at reception calling out to see if anyone could check me in, there was no bell or way of getting attention, i eventually rang their number, the phone alerting them to my presence. I paid... More

I stayed here for three nights, which was to long ........ the two old man that live at the backpacker and work for rent.... got drunk and started to make moves on all the girls in the hostel.. as these guys are in there 60's and looked like they had not had a bath in a year... this puts you... More