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Albatross Backpacker Inn Reviews

1 Torquay St, Kaikoura, New Zealand

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90%

This is easily one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. I think because it had a music area and painting area it attracted a really nice groupnof people. The staff and long term residents were friendly and even made cake to share. I can't recommend it enough really!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

I really like the atmosphere there!! the stuff are really helpful and friendly. Free coffee and tea. Eco-friendly. cosy musical area and sofa~ I'm definitely coming back some day!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

A Fantastic hostel. The atmosphere was brilliant and felt really homely. Free tea and coffee are a big bonus. And Katie, Ben and Jon are so helpful and the best staff you could have asked for.


86%

The Thanksgiving dinner was a nice touch.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


96%

We enjoyed our stay there. The staff is really helpful and nice to speak to. We love the common area which is very cosy and homely. We also saw a great effort being put into recycling and the whole green thing. Our sincere thanks for upgrading us from a 4 bed dorm to a 2 bed room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Couple 31-40
  • (1 review)


96%

this is a good place. the owners are nice and make good athmosphere. the common room is charming, and relaxing to sit in, and it's not too big, so it's easy to know people and makes friends. nice and warm.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Male 41+
  • (5 reviews)


50%

The main common area had very good character and had lots of space and diversions to relax after a hard day of holiday. Unfortunatly the rooms didnt meet this same high standard, all decor and fittings were fairly dated and questionable in cleanlyness. Our room was in the Annex the decor and fittings were dated which felt unclean, not helped by the damp smell. Our four person room only bearly had enough room for our bags with no lockers for security.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Lovely hostel in a lovely location

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (6 reviews)


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