53 Nelson Crescent, Napier Bus 14 Tel (06) 835 4523
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Aqua Lodge consists of three houses on a residential street a few minutes’ walk from the town centre, near the cricket stadium. One of the houses is generally used by long-term guests. Each building has its own kitchen (with dishwasher) and common areas. Cleanliness and maintenance varies throughout the property, but things are generally on the tattered and worn side. There’s an outside yard with tables and a barbecue and a swimming pool (which didn’t look all that inviting when we visited). Still, there’s a friendly and social atmosphere to the place.
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Price Dorm bed $24 ($21 BBH) Double room $58-72 ($52-66 BBH) Twin room $58 ($52 BBH) Camping $16 ($13 BBH) per person Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
this wasn't the best hostel that i have stayed in, but it was good. the people working there were really nice and helpful. there were 3 buildings, so it was easy to find a good room to hang out in, no matter what mood you were in. most of the people staying there appeared to be fruit pickers (maybe) and living there as well. everyone was nice and the bed was comfortable. what more could you ask for.
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Anonymous
France
Like at home 1 October 2003
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I spend a few months in this Hostel and the owner is very helpful. He can help you to fine a job, to fix your car, to give you a lift to work ... And with 3 houses, it's like at home ... It's not a 'big building' !! Napier is a great place to stay in winter and to find a job.
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Anonymous
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just a shithole.... 2 September 2003
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my car got stole here and i really didn't get any help of the people working here, it wasn't clean at all and the people working there weren't friendly att all....
