BUG review
As the name might suggest, this hostel is right across the road from the beach. It’s an older, rambling colonial house that was an earthquake survivor. The hostel is generally well-maintained, and has a TV lounge, a nice kitchen and front veranda for watching the action on Marine Parade. There’s also a backyard with a barbecue and an internet room. It’s only about a five-minute walk to the city centre, but free pick up from the bus is offered.
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Price Dorm bed $25 ($23 BBH) Single room $45 ($42 BBH) Double/twin room $66 ($64 BBH) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
Review from a HostelBookers customer 28 January 2010
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Shona McCulloch
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Maintenance
(5)
Cleanliness
(5)
Facilities
(5)
Atmosphere
(4)
(Review ID: 13398)
The Waterfront Lodge is one of the only hostels I've stayed at in New Zealand which comes close to the standards of European hostels. Free internet INCLUDING WiFi access (woohoo!), lovely clean rooms with free linen and towels, laid back and relaxed atmosphere, clean bathrooms with decent hot showers, brilliant location, lots of nice outdoor space, sea view and close to town and the supermarkets. Finally, the owner is fantastic, cheers Manni!
