54 Russell Street, 7825 Westport, New Zealand
#20 of 22 hotels in Westport
Guests' ChoiceBased on 204 hostel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 October 2024
Sophia
IrelandBed wasn’t too comfy, very thin mattress
Nice relaxed vibes
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Keryn
United KingdomNot too many toilets/showers but as it’s off season it wasn’t too bad!
Really liked the tv room and selection of DVDs
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Burnett
New ZealandGreat atmosphere, and quiet time after 10 so you can still get a sleep in. Plenty of options for entertainment.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Burnett
New ZealandPizza oven, staff, atmosphere
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Henry
New ZealandThe shared bathroom for double bedrooms needs to be labeled. Strange that you’ll have to strip the sheets/pillow cases & take them yourself to reception upon checkout.
Has a peculiar ambience but comfortable enough for the one night stay. Be mindful that the Receptionist may not be local so you’ll have to find out information about the facilities or area on your own or elsewhere. Friendly, quiet, private enough, clean, safe. It is a backpackers/hostel so don’t expect a five star treatment.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Donny
New ZealandPrice, location and was cozy.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Toni
AustraliaNothing
Was a super friendly bunch staying within the Hostel. The rooms were massive sized and what we needed.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Jordan
United KingdomWas limited showers and toilets for the number of guests, just prepare to be patient.
The atmosphere of this place is second to non. It is chilled, relaxed and offers all you need for a backpacker stay. Bed was comfy, if a little wobbly. Multiple kitchens on site, and cleaning facilities right behind.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Amelie
New ZealandPeople coming to the room without knocking. One said he was housekeeping after opening the door before 10am on the first day for a two night stay. The other one didn’t knock and didn’t mention who she was, just asked if there was something left on top floor. I’ve slept really well but my partner thought it was noisy early in the morning. After all it’s an hostel, can’t expect to be quiet.
Walking to town and everything. Great outdoor space! Amazing artwork
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
L
New ZealandNo at this moment. Perfect.
It is an active and comfort place. The painting art on the wall so unique and express the relax melody.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Dalida
NetherlandsKind employees, good facilities, delicious pizza, very beautiful hostel
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Teresse
AustraliaIt's a place full of young people and we are not so allowances have to be made. But the noise died down pretty well around 11pm so no complaints.
It was very quirky and had a very lively atmosphere
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Morten
DenmarkA bit crowded and the cleaning was so so
The common areas were nice and pretty
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Moyra
United KingdomIt’s a busy time of year so dormitories were full
The self catering kitchens have improved since I was here previously, and there is also a kitchen serving evening meals, mostly pizzas I think, which is well thought of. I love the outdoor spaces and the beautiful murals. It’s quite quirky, self contained, and yet the town centre is very close by
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Gemma
New ZealandThe kitchen is too small for the amount of people staying there and it seemed a bit run-down, was hard to get in there to cook dinner for the family. No hot water in our room by the time we arrived in the evening. Bunk beds upstairs very uncomfortable. Also a bit weird having to strip your own beds in the morning when someone has to come and clean the room anyways.
The character of the place was pretty cool. Served it's purpose for a 1 night stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Ziggy
New ZealandReally cool space with everything we needed. Loved the outdoor areas.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Fasiha
New ZealandNeeded hot plates in room for cooking as the kitchen was overcrowded with minimal facilities and cleanliness. Didn't like the idea of doing room service ourselves by proving sheets and pillow cases with keys
Spacious room. Clean toilet
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Paul
New ZealandFriendly helpful team and great atmosphere
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Gwen
United KingdomNothing
Very friendly helpful staff. Really nice varied spaces. Toilets and showrooms very clean. Rooms clean and warm.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Yonah
IsraelThe music playing in the common areas all day long. It's audible in the rooms as well and is honestly really irritating. Also, please fix the cutlery drawer in the kitchen, it gets stuck often.
Lovely homey feel. Beautiful paintings everywhere. Lots of plants, great TV lounge, overall very cozy.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Felicitas
GermanyWe really liked it there. Great staff, super friendly and helpful. Everything is nicely decorated/painted. Its very spacious. The bathroom and showers have been very clean and looked super new. Our room was (12) was very quiet. The surfboard rental and transport to the surf spot was easy. Well organised. We would have loved to stay longer. We felt very comfy and cozy in our room. Not only for "young backpackers". As a mid 30s couple great as well :)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Caroline
New ZealandSheets were not super clean since only “half” the duvet sheet is changed daily - assume this is a weird New Zealand thing since we’ve seen it in many places.
Awesome place, good vibe, beautiful colors and arts everywhere.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Naomi
United KingdomNot enough toilets and would prefer toilets closer to the room for nighttime.
Chilled vibe, good music choices, friendly atmosphere
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Bailey
CanadaAll the common areas are outdoors so it is better to visit this place in the summer months. The town is pretty dead in the winter and spring.
The bed was comfortable.
Stayed in September 2023
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