109 Devonport Road, Tauranga Tel (07) 579 5638 Websitewww.loft109.co.nz
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Loft 109 is a small, cool hostel on a commercial street a couple of minutes from The Strand, with shopping and a cinema right nearby. It’s up a flight of stairs from the street and has a small balcony overlooking the action below, as well as a little kitchen and TV/common room. A couple of deck areas feature a barbecue. The décor has some style, with exposed brick and nautical flourishes. There’s also a log fire, and an all girls’ dorm on another floor. Like most hostels in Tauranga, seasonal work can also be arranged here.
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Price Dorm bed $23 ($20 BBH) Double/twin room $54-60 ($48-54 BBH) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
Nice room but public areas a little crowded 12 December 2004
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(3)
(Review ID: 12257)
I arrived during fruit picking season and the hostel was so crowded there were people sleeping in the hallways. My single room was very nice and had a balcony. The bathrooms were co-ed and were usually not that clean. Also, the kitchen was overflowing with food on the counters and in the fridge. I found a cockroach in my groceries after I left. Regular maintenance definitely needed in the kitchen areas.
