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This is a cosy and homely hostel with nicely maintained rooms not far from the town centre. Shared rooms have comfortable beds made up with duvets. There is a small living room with sofas and log fire and there are also tree-filled gardens with pleasant places to chill out
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Price Dorm bed $25 Single room $60 Double/twin room $65-105 Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
Arrowtown is 20 minutes from Queenstown and is a great place to stay if you cant get accommodation there or avoid the adventure capital of the world, as it like to call itself, madding crowds. Arrowtown is a gold rush town and they have gentrified the main streets in the late nineteenth century style. Its a nice laidback town where you can enjoy its café culture and fab restaurants (I would heartily recommend Pesto) or stroll along the Arrow river. Its actually a lot nearer many of the high adrenalin activities than Queenstown.I would highly recommend Poplar Lodge, Arrowtown. Both Jackie and Adin are seasoned travellers (Jackies photographs of her travels adorn the walls which gives it a lovely homely touch) so they get the essentials right its clean and has great showers. But Poplar Lodge goes way beyond budget traveller expectations. It has a large landscaped garden, there are barbecues on Christmas Day and expert advice is provided on what to see and do around Arrowtown.
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Maria
SF, California
Great cozy place to stay! 21 June 2003
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(Review ID: 12273)
My friend and I stayed here for two nights and definately enjoyed our stay. It is very close to the main street of Arrowtown, a 2 minute walk at the most. The hostel is spacious, very clean and offers a relaxing environment to unwind. Staying here, you don't feel like you're in a massive backpackers hostel, but rather at home since it doesn't accomodate more than 15 or 18. I would definately recommend staying here, it's a great alternative to staying in Queenstown which is only 20 min. away.
