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Harbourside City Backpackers Reviews

105 The Strand, Tauranga, Tauranga, New Zealand

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80%

Really enjoyed our stay, the staff were friendly.The beds were comfortable and clean as was the bathroom .

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

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Hi Diane Thank you for your comments! I am always pleased to hear of an enjoyable stay! Thanks for your patronage and we hope to see you again another time! Happy Anniversary Weekend, Kind Regards Brooke Manager

93%

Great place,staff,and location. What more can you ask for. Weather could have been kinder.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)

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Hi Mike Don't forget we both witnessed the sun shining through for about 1 minute on New Years Eve! Agreed, the weather was absolutely shocking during your stay, but as always, it's still a glorious day on the Tauranga Harbour! All the best to you and Diana, was great having you here for New Years -you are both welcome back anytime you like! Thanks and Happy Travels (with less rain!) Brooke Manager

100%

Awesome location, good facilities and helpful staff. Would definitely stay there again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


90%

Excellent location. Only 2 mins from main bus stop and i-site. Reception full of ideas and things to do. Easy access to Mt Maunganui which has plenty to do. Staff are nice. Many too many long-termers staying there?

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Charles We loved your feedback - thanks so much! And also, it was awesome having you stay with us! In a perfect world we would love nightly stayers only, however, since we are a 'working hostel' and find work for our guests, they need to be staying here for the duration of the job - so in that case, some of them are on 8-12 week contracts, and fall into a long term stay ... Fortunately we have enough rooms to be able to separate the long termers from our nightly stayers, to provide a more comfortable stay for all! We hope to see you again soon, but if not, HAPPY travels and remember, life is beautiful! Dream - Explore - Discover! Kind Regards, Brooke & her wonderful Team.

83%

Superb location and friendly staff.

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Thanks Mark for your feedback! Hope you enjoyed the morning sunrise on our deck? Happy Travels - Hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards, Brooke & her wonderful Team!

90%

Great staff and excellent location. Good lounge area upstairs for socialising.


90%

Awesome location! Right in the heart of the clubs, the place had everything you need, was tidy and had friendly staff. The lounge was big and it has a nice deck to drink on. Would stay here again, it was simple but very effective!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Beno! Thank you so much for your feedback :) Will be passing this on to my staff who dealt with you. Was a pleasure having you stay and look forward to seeing you again in the near future! Happy Travels! Kind Regards Brooke Manager

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  • 21 Jan 2012 (80%)
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