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Southern Comfort Backpackers 30 Thomson Street, Invercargill Tel (03) 218 3838 BUG review Set in a fine old country house, this hostel has plenty of character. Inside, it is carefully maintained, with a newly renovated kitchen and good showers. There is a quiet common area with log fire, books and internet access as well as a nice outdoor garden with barbecue. The dorms are spacious and clean, some with gorgeous log fireplaces and stained glass bay windows. There are laundry facilities and information about the town and surrounding area. It has a low-key atmosphere and a residential location. It is a good place to relax. About BUG's hostel reviews This hostel was visited by one of BUG's team of hostel inspectors who write independent reviews and assess a star rating based on an objective assessment criteria. We show up unannounced at hostels to write honest and unbiased hostel reviews. Many of BUG's reviews now feature videos and photo slideshows. BUG never receives payment for listing any establishment and BUG's researchers never accept free accommodation in exchange for favourable reviews. Price Dorm bed $23 ($20 BBH) Double/twin room room $52 ($46 BBH) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes. Seasonal opening 8.30am-8.30pm daily Reception open summer 8am-1pm & 3pm-9pm daily; winter 8.30am-1pm & 4pm-9pm daily   Tell a friend      Last update: May 15, 2012 Guest reviews for Southern Comfort Backpackers Average rating based on 2 Reviews Maintenance   (3.50) Cleanliness   (3.50) Facilities   (4.00) Atmosphere   (4.50)   Compared to other hostels in Invercargill Maintenance   (4.00) Cleanliness   (4.20) Facilities   (4.10) Atmosphere   (3.90)

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bigkalesoup   San Francisco, CA   4 reviews       Luckily we didn't stay long 14 January 2006 Pros: Nice kitchen and lounge Cons: Odd reception hours, mixed up our reservations      bigkalesoup saw things this way Maintenance    (2) Cleanliness    (2) Facilities    (3) Atmosphere    (4) (Review ID: 66) We arrived just after the beginning of their lunch break, and the reception didn't come back for 3 hours! They lost our reservations, so instead of a private room, we were put in a dorm room that was unoccupied. Didn't get to see any of the other rooms, but I wouldn't go here if you are allergic to mold. The soft, nonsupportive mattresses smelled of body odor. The only place for smokers was the front porch, outside our window. No fresh air. Showers and facilities were nice, but the room was repulsive.javascript:emoticon('')   10 of 11 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?                   Nici   Swaziland       I'd like to give more stars! 26 January 2004 Pros: n/a Cons: n/a      Nici saw things this way Maintenance    (5) Cleanliness    (5) Facilities    (5) Atmosphere    (5) (Review ID: 12451) It's not a usual backpackers, its an old villa, with great interieur, not many beds, only on one floor, with a nice garden. Its like home far from home (even nicer as the flat at home :-) The receptionist is not there at most of the time, but waiting is not bad at that place   1 of 8 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?

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