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This hostel is in what appears to be a rundown old schoolhouse, however it was actually purpose-built 20 years ago as a hostel. The dorms are small rooms connected by covered boardwalks, and they have old mattresses. There is a huge common area/kitchen with TV, books and sofas. This would be the best place to hang out, but it’s not altogether inviting. They have internet access ($2 for 15 minutes), laundry facilities and a barbecue. It has a central location.
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Price Dorm bed $24 Single room $36 Double/twin room $55 Camping $12 Bed sheets $2 Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
its a base hostel for all travellers on the island and the cheapest. 23 April 2009
Pros:
big hostel, rooms were warm, good showers
Cons:
office closed at lunch, coin operated computers
Duckybo
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Maintenance
(3)
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(3)
Facilities
(2)
Atmosphere
(2)
(Review ID: 12700)
your on an island with no phone reception which is great. the office was closed when we got there for lunch from 12-1 so went to the Kai Kart for fish and chips best one ever that ive had and ive had a few. the rooms are great cause there might only be two in one room and there nice and warm at night too as there's a radiator in the room. the kitchen was small but had everything just don't expect the cooker to cook for ya do cause you'll be waiting a while for it. shop before ye come to the island as theres only a 4square supermarket with little food and its really expensive. there is a pak'n'save in Invercargill so stock up there. if ye want to drink for the night theres only 1 pub on the island in the hotel and it closes early. otherwise stweart island is the best place to come to.
Great place for hikers, bird watchers and outdoorsy people 6 April 2006
Pros:
Lots of New Zealanders stay here - great tips from locals
Cons:
Pretty basic facilities; clean but basic
therese
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Maintenance
(3)
Cleanliness
(3)
Facilities
(2)
Atmosphere
(4)
(Review ID: 280)
As lots of local New Zealanders stay here - so they can hike (tramp) on Stewart Island - this hostel had the most "locals" of the 15 I stayed at in NZ. You can get loads of information from the other guests; not so many international tourists. The facilities are rough enough to cope with all the muddy boots, plus stinking & wet clothes.Good kitchen facilities, clean dorms, and helpful staff (thanks Sue).This hostel IS safe for female travellers - unlike some others that may have problems on Stewart Island.
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Not a good place to stay for women 14 September 2005
