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This is a quaint 13-bed hostel with a good amount of charm. It has a small but well equipped kitchen, a cosy TV lounge with a log fire, and a simple outdoor common area. The dorms have thick mattresses and duvets, and though they are small, they are cared for. Bathrooms are very nicely maintained with good showers, and there are nice polished wood floors. It has a very quiet atmosphere and the management are friendly.
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Price Dorm bed $25 ($20 BBH) Double room $57 ($50 BBH) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
Don't have any complaints about Shortbread Cottage. The cookies were brilliant, went straight to the hips. The hostel is really small, very clean and cosy. The kitchen is clean and extremely well-equipped. The common room is comfortable as well, with lots of puzzleworld games. (which I secretly hate by the way, because I cannot solve them all!) The rooms are really comfortable and warm at night (oil heaters, hot water bottles are lovely). Felt very much like home. Nelson is pretty too.
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Anonymous
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Nice place,relaxin'!But OCD owner! 15 April 2003
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(Review ID: 12040)
A good stay if your missing your mom...The owner is vary paticular about things'n'lets everyone know about it!Relaxing when SHE'S not there.Clean rooms,comfy beds!,and FREE shortbread cookies evening at 6pm!Give it a try see what you think???
