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Kelowna - SameSun Backpacker Lodge Reviews

245 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviews of Kelowna - SameSun Backpacker Lodge

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100%

Excellent hostel to stay at, staff are extremely helpful and friendly, beds are nice and very clean - lots of fun activities to check out. Definitely a great place for backpackers to stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Absolutely loved it! The staff was very friendly. I had a private room and it was very clean and comfortable I would definetly recommend it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

The staff were friendly, the private room small but comfortable and the people were great. Security was good, it was close to downtown and transport. This was our first experience in a hostel and we will definitely do it again!


90%

Awesome hostel, maybe best I have stayed at! Fantastic vibe, staff are super friendly and helpful, rooms are good but its overall worth it because of the vibe

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


50%

we stayed at this hostel for one night after staying in vancouver at another same sun hostel. on arrival we where waiting for around 45mins to check in. On getting to the room, which was a private on suit room, i was shock to find it was tiny! the only way to get my board bag in was to stand it up on end. there was not enough room on the floor to lay it flat. in the morning we went down for the free breakfast only to find there was nothing left! at 9am it is supposed to run till 10 am. shocking

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

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I do remember your arrival and apologise for your delay at check in. This was an abnormal weekend as the Big White Job fair was on and everyone arrived on the same bus. Then unfortunately breakfast had not been re stocked when you walked into the kitchen as everyone was running around getting ready for the job fair. We have now put on extra staff for events like these. Cheers, Leanne - Manager

86%

A great place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Sep 2011
  • amitava
  • India
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Had an AMAZING time at the SameSun. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and made us feel at home. Will definately be returning :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

I checked in for one night and now don’t want to leave! Everyone is so friendly, I have met some amazing people. The staff are so helpful and awesome - they got me on the VIP guest list for the night clubs in town!! They have a huge patio to have some beers on with everyone and a DJ playing. You should definitely stay here!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Nice hostel, staff were very friendly and made us feel really welcome. Location is great you can walk anywhere downtown in about 10 minutes. It was difficult to get a decent nights sleep as there were lots of people coming in at 2am and the doors from the stairwell make A LOT of noise which kept waking me up. If you are looking for a quiet night this is probably not the place for you, but if you are looking for a place to meet people and have a good time then this is the place to be.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Sep 2011
  • Danielle
  • Australia
  • Couple 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


100%

SameSun Kelowna is easily one of the best hostels in Canada - amazing staff, amazing location and extremely fun atmosphere. The planned activities were great I lucked out and got on one of their houseboat trips at the last minute. Fantastic times. If you are coming to Kelowna I highly suggest staying there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

The hostel had a great location and was close to the bars and night life. With the location came many young travelers who were quite noisy. If you are looking to go out this would be a great place, if you want a quiet sleep I would suggest some where else.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

Our room had somehow been missed in the daily cleaning, but the girl on reception had cleaning organised and completed in no time!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


56%

the lockers are in a bad shape - opening them is very loud bunk-beds are cheap - you wake up if the other person moves in bed rooms are very small (8-people bunk)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


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  • 84%Fun
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