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Dolphin Lodge Backpackers Reviews

15 Deal Street, Kaikoura, Kaikoura, New Zealand

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86%Overall Rating

From 16 ratings
  • 81%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 91%Location
  • 93%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 84%Cleanliness

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93%

Their tunes list was excellent. Very easy going and friendly. A mix of all ages. Quiet yet sociable. I'd go back there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Love the fireplace in the lounge, good for a cold day. Nice view of the sunrising over the sea too. Friendly staff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Great place to stay and good value for money, owners very knowledgable about the area and willing to help you chose the right activities for you.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


47%

The room had not been cleaned properly, there were used tissues and a condom wrapper in the bedroom! Also some of the people staying there were very inconsiderate slammming doors and talking loudly during the evening whilst we were trying to sleep! My partner had to shout really loudly asking them to be quiet which did not help him as it effected the quality of his sleep. We informed one of the managers in the morning but felt as those he did not really care.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We do apologise for the tissues left behind the bed, this must have been a rare oversight as we do keep a very high standard of cleanliness as you can see from our previous reviews. With regards to noisy guests, we expect people to be considerate of others in the lodge. We were informed by other guests that there was a noisy group that night but they did quieten down when asked to by another person. We do care about all our guests and the feedback they give us but we believe that there are some people not quite suited for backpacker accommodation.

87%

We found a warm and helpful welcome in this hostel. Our room was adequate and there was a working heater. The location is stunning, and near the town centre as well. The hostel was clean,kitchen facilities adequate. We would stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 41+
  • (8 reviews)


83%

Nice hostel! Staff our really friendly. Feels like a second home.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


87%

This was a great atmosphere! The view off the back porch, the hot tub, the fireplace and even the great music selection just really made this hostel. My only criticism is I did not know there would be a cat, and my allergies went crazy the whole time I stayed there. I absolutely loved my stay though!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


87%

Lovely outdoor area

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

VERRY NICE HOSTEL, IF WE ARE GOING TO VISIT NZ AGAIN WE WILL BOOK YOUR HOSTEL AGAIN. WE VILL ABSOLUTLY RECOMEND THIS HOSTEL.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

Private with bathroom was excellent value

  • Avid Traveller
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 31-40
  • (10 reviews)


97%

Can not fault dolphin lodge! spectacular view and easy walk to the town centre. Stayed in a double with private ensuite, facilities exceeded expectations.


80%

The hostel is well maintain and the location is good, just on the top of The town. But the kitchen is quite small and the ventilation of the cooking Smell are sneaking into our room. Overall it good

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Male 31-40
  • (9 reviews)




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