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Kiwi Basecamp Reviews

69 Bealey Ave, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand

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79%Overall Rating

From 46 ratings
  • 76%Character
  • 81%Security
  • 79%Location
  • 83%Staff
  • 78%Atmosphere
  • 80%Cleanliness

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97%

free towels :). breakfast is just bread, but the bread is home-made and very yummy. staff are lovely. great hostel :) :) :)

  • Avid Traveller
  • 05 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (11 reviews)


77%

The hostel is well located for what remains of the centre of Christchurch. The staff were helpful and the room was clean and pleasant.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • louisehoneysett
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


80%

Overall OK. Needed a mat in the shower as the floor gets very wet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


90%

The free airport shuttle is killer, especially since free anything whatsoever is rare at NZ hostels.


77%

A quiet but nice little hostel. Location is fine but in a mostly residential neighborhood. Clean but a bit worn down in places. Having to pay for both WIFI and Internet terminals is a big minus in 2012 for me. Not a bad choice but you can probably find better.


83%

It's necessary to put some cloth and bath holders in some toilets.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (4 reviews)


87%

Great little hostel in a great location, would definitly stay again next time I'm in Christchurch

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

Stayed only for one night, it's a nice hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

Very friendly, very helpful girl on reception, the room was clean if a little basic but for one night was just the ticket.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


60%

a lots off people from around the word but I didn't find the staff friendly,very cool but its a hostel not a house it has to be clean always n mostly in the kitchen n the main room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Greece
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


93%

This was a nice small hostel. Very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The only thing I didn\'t like was the price for wifi. $10 for 500Mb was the worst I have seen in New Zealand.

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


67%

Staff was great and very accomodating and people were friendly. No toilet paper in the evening of my stay which came as a bit of a surprise and disappointment. Bed was very squeaky so I didn't get much sleep

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


97%

A very friendly hostel with a homely feel. Nice area to sit out the back. Some nice places to eat just around the corner too

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


83%

The fresh baked bread is awesome!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Really nice hostel, clean and the staff was really helpful and kind.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


80%

Friendly hostel. The free breakfast was a nice touch. The homemade bread was lovely. Free airport shuttle is great too. The two negative points were: the upstairs toilet lock was broken for two days. The other is the storage cupboard under the stairs. It isnt really big enough to accommodate more than a few bags, plus there isnt a lock on it, so you kinda take you chances a bit. Saying that, I didnt feel security was something to be concerned about in this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Excellent location, easy to get to from the airport, very friendly and helpful staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


67%

There are two kitchens, there is complete equipment in the downstairs kitchen and the upstairs has basic equipment (no toaster and some things like a beater). Overall the basics are good but there is nothing fancy at this place.

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


97%

Lovely place. Just stayed for one night but it felt like home.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Mightyoz
  • France
  • Female 31-40
  • (8 reviews)


73%

Very english type of house with horizontally opening windows and cramped hallways. Room was without closet or similar, neither was there a table. Bit overpriced, maybe.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Mixed Group 25-30


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