29 Mokonui Street, Te Anau Tel (03) 249 7847 Websitewww.yha.co.nz
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This hostel is in a quiet residential area a few minutes’ walk from town centre. It offers good amenities, including a cosy TV lounge with lots of DVDs (which you must borrow from reception before 8.30pm), internet access ($6 per hour) including Wi-Fi, a nice garden barbecue area, a volleyball court and a tennis court. Facilities are clean and well-maintained and there is a fully-equipped kitchen. The dorms are spacious and have comfortable beds. The building has a bit more character than most YHAs, but it still has that “school holiday” feel and it caters to a more mature crowd than the average backpackers’ hostel. Most people staying here are coming or going from the walking tracks, which gives it a busy atmosphere.
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Price Dorm bed $28-33 ($25-30 HI/YHA) Single room $45 ($42 HI/YHA) Double room $68-88 ($62-80 HI/YHA) Twin room $74-88 ($68-80 HI/YHA) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
Great location near the lake and the town 23 April 2009
Pros:
only a few minutes walk to the town and lake
Cons:
not enough computers in the lounge, could hear the toilets next door
Duckybo
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(Review ID: 12701)
the kitchen is tidy so get in before the rush as not many hobs in the area. the staff at the reception are very helpfull in what you want to do as like most places the've done it themselves. the room i was staying in was right next to the girls toilets so if someone flushed the toilet during the night you could hear it perfectly. if you want to watch a film you have to get it off reception and make sure you get there before they close too.
did day triper to milford sound from here and trust me thats all you need to do. did overnighter in doubthful which was the best one ever and its buffet dinner and breakfast so backpackers trust me you won't eat after doing this best food ye'll have for a while. te anua is a quiet little place otherwise.
Good stop over place on the way back from Milford Sound 9 July 2007
Pros:
Location is good for town and lake
Cons:
Small lounge area
paul1
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(3)
(Review ID: 5587)
We stayed here in Dec 06. We had a twin room which was small but clean. The shower facilites and kitchen were good. There are a lot of tables and chairs in the dining area but not many seats in the lounge but has a nice warm fire. There is also a large TV room. It is well located for shops and the lake.
Pretty good - up to typical YHA standards 9 March 2007
Pros:
Clean, well run, friendly staff.
Cons:
Only a few minor quibbles
ukulelemaybe
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(Review ID: 1257)
I enjoyed my stay here. Te Anau is a beautiful place and this hostel is well run and clean. The facilities are good and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
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K the Fo
USA
They close early, but still ok 15 December 2003
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K the Fo
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(Review ID: 12475)
Reception is open very limited hours but the rooms and bathrooms are clean and the staff (depending on who) can be helpful. They have some nice facilities and some smaller dorm rooms.
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Graham FitzGerald
London, England
Helpful Staff and immaculate communal and dorm areas. 6 September 2002
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(Review ID: 12476)
This hostel offers superb accomodation at a very reasonable price. For couples the doubles rooms are a cheaper alternative to the local motels. The kitchen is clean and spacious and the the hostel is located in near to the local shops and restaurants.
