14 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs Tel (03) 315 7472 Websitewww.yha.co.nz
BUG review
This hostel is a section of the Kakapo Lodge. It is very plain, with little in the way of facilities. Amenities include a TV lounge with mismatched sofas and a small TV; a spacious kitchen stocked with lots of cutlery and dishes and an outdoor veranda with a nice view. The dorms have simple wooden bunks with bedside lights. Bathrooms are a bit old, but clean nonetheless. The location is good and reception staff are very friendly.
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Price Dorm bed $26 ($23 HI/YHA) Double/twin room $56-76 ($50-70 HI/YHA) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
