Pickled Parrot


Greys Lane, Paihia
Tel (09) 402 6222 or 0508 727 768
Website www.pickledparrot.co.nz







BUG Review
Just around the corner from all the Kings Road hostels, the Pickled Parrot manages to have a quiet and secluded feel. Facilities include a kitchen and TV lounge and a nice outdoor garden with lots of trees and flowers and a barbecue. There’s a parrot hanging around, but it wasn’t talking when we visited. Guests have free use of fishing gear and free access to the tennis court on Kings Road. Free breakfast is included as well. It’s definitely a more laid-back option than many of the other hostels in town, but still very close to the action.

Price
Dorm bed $23-25 ($20 BBH)
Single/double/twin room $60 ($54 BBH)
Camping $16 ($14 BBH) per person

Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.

Credit Cards
MasterCard,Visa

Reception Open
8am-8pm daily

Off-street parking Wheelchair access TV lounge Kitchen Laundry Tennis court Free use of bicycles Non Smoking (all indoor areas smoke free)
 


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Last Update: November 30, 2008



Travellers' reviews for Pickled Parrot
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Average Rating based on 3 Reviews
Maintenance  3.67/5  (3.67)
Cleanliness  3.33/5  (3.33)
Facilities  3.00/5  (3.00)
Atmosphere  3.67/5  (3.67)

Compared to other hostels in this destination
Maintenance  4.39/5  (4.39)
Cleanliness  4.41/5  (4.41)
Facilities  4.24/5  (4.24)
Atmosphere  4.35/5  (4.35)



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(Review ID: 7477)
 
Very good hostel for a family stay, dorms i rate 10/10 great atmosphere, great host, January 11, 2008
Reviewer: Billie from AUCKLAND NZ

Pros: Good location to town, parking outside hostel, nice outdoor decks with tables & chairs
Cons: When raining,not completely under cover when getting from dorm to shower and kitchen

    
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Maintenance   4.00/5  (4)
Cleanliness   3.00/5  (3)
Facilities   2.00/5  (2)
Atmosphere   4.00/5  (4)

As a family of 5, I found this hostel very suitable, there were the outdoors for the children to roam about in, bikes to ride, hamock to sleep and swing in. Kitchen and bathroom facilities were aveage but good enough. My only diss would be that the fridges were in bit of a state, but I guess that came down to the guests that left them that way.
 
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(Review ID: 11040)
 
laid-back, March 12, 2005
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Maintenance   4.00/5  (4)
Cleanliness   4.00/5  (4)
Facilities   4.00/5  (4)
Atmosphere   4.00/5  (4)

Small hostel with ponds and greenery, good outdoor sitting areas & sep. areas with hammocks. A-frame twin rooms we are a walk to the loo and showers but private and layout gives sense of "space". Modern feel, clean and staff were friendly and helpful - as was resident cat. Def. recommend if you want to chill.
 
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(Review ID: 11041)
 
Nice location, December 17, 2004
Reviewer: Kathleen C.

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Maintenance   3.00/5  (3)
Cleanliness   3.00/5  (3)
Facilities   3.00/5  (3)
Atmosphere   3.00/5  (3)

This is a nice clean hostel with basic rooms. The breakfast in the morning is great! The only thing I didn't like was having to walk through the courtyard past everyone eating to get to the bathroom. They have nice hot showers though!
 
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