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Ariki Backpackers Reviews

Cnr Ariki and Brougham street, New Plymouth, New Plymouth, New Zealand

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87%Overall Rating

From 9 ratings
  • 80%Character
  • 82%Security
  • 98%Location
  • 93%Staff
  • 82%Atmosphere
  • 89%Cleanliness

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93%

Perfect venue for WOMAD,and really lucky for the weather, too!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


80%

Very friendly and helpful staff. My plane was delayed untill the end of the afternoon and they let me store my luggage and use the facillties still. Top work!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


67%

Tired and old. Our ensuite bathroom was very dirty but that was due to the roommates we were sharing the room with. No parking which is a problem if you have a car. I don't feel it is worth the price they charge.

  • Globetrotter
  • 01 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple 31-40
  • (23 reviews)


93%

It was excellent, just what we needed

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

In this Hostel I had the best night I spend in New Zealand! The staff was very nice, even when we arrived at 11 pm to check in. A short walk to the city center and also to the nice beach. The other guys who stayed there were our age and cool to hang out with. Next time I go to NP, I\'ll stay at Ariki Backpackers again :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


87%

Great location. Only spent a night here but was exceptionally good. The place was going through some renovation while I was there but pretty sure it's all touched up now!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Female 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


83%

The lock on the door from room 6 had previously been damaged and the locks were quite tricky as it would jam or get stuck, but either than that it was Wonderful

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

The place was lovely and clean, good location and the staff were amazingly helpful!




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