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Catlins Blowhole Backpackers 24 Main Road, Owaka Tel (03) 412 8111 Website www.catlinsbackpackers.co.nz BUG review Catlins Blowhole Backpackers offers an exceptional standard of accommodation in two small red houses on the main road. Each has a kitchen, bathrooms, a lounge, and themed rooms fitted with attractive furnishings, heating and attention to detail. Beds are extra comfortable and made up with thick duvets. Bathrooms are freshly painted and spotlessly clean, and there are cosy lounges with log fires, new sofas and TVs. One of the kitchens is due for renovation, but overall this is an excellent choice. The atmosphere is quaint and quiet. 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 $27 ($24 BBH) Single room $60 ($54 BBH) Double/twin room $62 ($56 BBH) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.   Tell a friend      Last update: May 15, 2012 Guest reviews for Catlins Blowhole Backpackers Average rating based on 2 Reviews Maintenance   (4.00) Cleanliness   (4.50) Facilities   (3.50) Atmosphere   (5.00)   Compared to other hostels in The Catlins Maintenance   (4.50) Cleanliness   (4.60) Facilities   (4.30) Atmosphere   (4.70)

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riverside   uk   1 review       lovely backpackers, lovely area 28 September 2006 Pros: great decor, very clean, good location Cons: couldn't stay longer      riverside saw things this way Maintenance    (4) Cleanliness    (5) Facilities    (4) Atmosphere    (5) (Review ID: 854) we stayed in the new house but got to have a look at the original building. fun rooms and good atmosphere. loved the visiting cat!! not far to the beach and walking distance to a great restaurant. would definitely stay again. if you are going to the "deep south" then the catlins are well worth a visit   8 of 9 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?                   hibiscus   Inverness, Scotland, UK   1 review       Great place to stay, loved the cat room! Miaow! 13 December 2005 Pros: A home from home, log fire, near the fantastic beaches. Cons: I don't live there.      hibiscus saw things this way Maintenance    (4) Cleanliness    (4) Facilities    (3) Atmosphere    (5) (Review ID: 23) Nice, cosy place, laid back, great decor. Stayed in November when the nights can still be a bit chilly, so the log fire in the living room was a bonus. Great rooms with heaters and comfy beds. Loved the pews on the front porch. Pub and shop close by. Great to explore the beautiful beaches with penguins and sea lions. Very friendly and helpful owners. I'll definitely be back!   1 of 9 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?

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