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Harbourside City Backpackers Reviews

105 The Strand, Tauranga, Tauranga, New Zealand

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79%Overall Rating

From 18 ratings
  • 71%Character
  • 74%Security
  • 96%Location
  • 83%Staff
  • 77%Atmosphere
  • 70%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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  • Avid Traveller: 10-20 Reviews Added
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70%

Nice building but is long past overhaul of carpets and wall paint and it smelt a bit. Bed was comfortable and I had a good nights sleep. Allie was friendly and helpful, not so much the other staff member I encountered

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Enjoyed our short stay, would like to have stayed longer but the bus was booked for onward journey.


77%

Great location, good double room, kitchen area and outside balcony.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your comments glad you had a wonderful stay we loved having you hope to see you again soon take care Tracy and the harbourside Team.

93%

Awesome place to stay in if you're in Tauranga! The kitchen is great and has a beautiful patio :) The people working there were very nice and helpful, and gave great recommendations as to where to eat and what to do! Loved it here and would definitely recommend it to others as well!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
thanks so much for your comment and really glad you enjoyed your stay see you again soon and happy travels

87%

this is my 2nd stay with Harbourside City Backpackers and it's highly recommended. Excellent location, value for money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • All Female Group, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
so glad you enjoyed your stay hopefully we may see you again and let us know if we can do anything more to make your stay even more enjoyable

87%

An ideal location on the water front, staff very helpful and friendly even to mature backpackers. We would definitely stay there again. We did not approve of Hostel World charging the booking fee in US Dollars instead of NZ dollars and will not be using them again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thankyou for your comment happy travels take care.

80%

Me and my girlfriend only stayed for 2 nights but we were generally pretty happy with our stay. Nice location, clean and secure. There were some dramas with a group of guests at night but the friendly staff handled it well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your comment Happy Travels.

80%

great location, brilliant terrace, pretty basic though but nice and clean

  • Avid Traveller
  • 08 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (10 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your comment Happy Travels

63%

rooms were too small and mattresses were really poor quality.kitchen was too small for that many people and no tv (people playing games all night).view from the balcony was nice though and good location.

  • Globetrotter
  • 05 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (24 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comments. Do you remember what room you were in as we continually upgrade our inner sprung mattress if we get complaints about a certain bed. There is a small TV room off the kitchen, we encourage guests to mingle and meet new people! Happy travels.

77%

If you want to get to know people, while you're sitting at the balcony this is the perfect place! At the weekend people are always in a good party mood! Was a great fun to stay there!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We are glad you loved your stay with us! Happy travels.



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