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Drifting Sands Backpackers 197 Revell Street, Hokitika Tel (03) 755 7654 Website www.driftingsands.co.nz BUG review This hostel is in a small house in a residential area not far from the centre. It has a small untidy kitchen and a common area with old furniture. The dorms are ordinary, with single beds and duvets. There is a lounge and laundry facilities. There is free tea and coffee but there is no internet access. This hostel is currently changing ownership, so it should see some changes in the near future. 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 $29 ($25 BBH) Single room $55 ($52 BBH) Double/twin room $70 ($64 BBH) Prices are in New Zealand and are inclusive of all taxes. Credit cards MasterCard, Visa Surcharge for payment by credit card Reception open 9am-12.30pm and 4pm-8pm daily   Tell a friend      Last update: May 15, 2012 Guest reviews for Drifting Sands Backpackers Average rating based on 2 Reviews Maintenance   (4.50) Cleanliness   (4.50) Facilities   (4.50) Atmosphere   (4.50)   Compared to other hostels in Hokitika Maintenance   (4.29) Cleanliness   (4.43) Facilities   (4.00) Atmosphere   (4.29)

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tonyhic   Chippendale, Australia   8 reviews       close to the glowworms 3 January 2011 Pros: close to everything, warmhearted hosts Cons: aging slightly      tonyhic saw things this way Maintenance    (4) Cleanliness    (4) Facilities    (4) Atmosphere    (4) (Review ID: 14546) Right on the beach and a short walk to the town centre and 20 minutes to the gloworm dell - Don't miss that. The hosts are very friendly and helpful.   5 of 12 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?                   John Bateman   UK       A very cosy hostel , beach is at the back door 1 October 2003 Pros: n/a Cons: n/a      John Bateman saw things this way Maintenance    (5) Cleanliness    (5) Facilities    (5) Atmosphere    (5) (Review ID: 12443) This Hostel is no longer called Sea Side , but now named Just Jade Experience as well the owners are jade carvers and run a very popular Jade Carving experience, where tourists can be hands on and design and help create their own jade carving. good value for money. The hostel is an old style house and the owners have kept it looking like a home away from home , you can stay 1 or 2 days there, or if you like the laid back lifestyle of Hokitika stay a week or more like we did John and Liz Bath UK   19 of 21 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?

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