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Matterhorn South Reviews

56 Brownston St., Wanaka, New Zealand

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100%

The hostel was safe and clean and it has its own great personal character, I just loved everything! Staff and the whole atmosphere were amazing! The garden was lovely and free tea and coffee nice too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

Motel style hostel with airy ensuite room and fridge and bunks incase 4 people wanted to stay. Good location for town and parking just outside. Good communal space with 2 lounges (not told the code for the 2nd one) and kitchen although seating inadequate for all guests. Reception we felt were not all that helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Lovely homely feel. Very close to the lake, shops & supermarket. Attracts people who are very sociable like backpackers & hikers but not party animals. Clean hostel with good kitchen & hot showers. Note they have sold the spa now. Id also recommend going to Uncle John's Pizzeria / Fish & Chips / Chinese takeaway for good value delicious meals just down the road to the lake.

  • Globetrotter
  • 26 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 18-24
  • (79 reviews)


76%

We enjoyed our stay at Matterhorn South . Facilities were adequate and kitchen was clean. The location is also near to the lake. Good value.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


76%

Very friendly hostel. Had some great points and fun vibe; however, the door in the dorm room was incapable of locking. We had to leave the door open ): Not a good scene. Also my motorbike had a litre of some sticky beverage poured on it overnight. I dont think it is an unsafe hostel but probably wouldn`t stay there again due to the door not locking.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Loved everything about this hostel. Feels like you're at home :) By far one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (7 reviews)

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Thank you, very much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed your stay in Wanaka.

66%

Staff was a little bit lost, and sometimes reception closed in the middle of the day for apparently no reason, so when I got there had to wait outside for 40 minutes to check in...

  • Avid Traveller
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Luxembourg
  • Female 18-24
  • (11 reviews)

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Hi, i apologise that you had to wait on this day. It does state on the reception door that i close for lunch for an hour. Thanks

86%

gave us an upgrade. love it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


83%

Definitely has a lot of character, lovely old wooden building and it feels very cozy, bed frames are made from wood and the whole place is cool like a cottage by the lake. Security is a bit patchy and the staff leave the doors open to the dorm rooms after they're done cleaning never mind all your things in the room. Free herb and vegetable garden (seasonal of course). Staff was helpful and easily approachable.


90%

Lovely Hostel, great location, lovely environment. Overall was a wonderful experience. Will stay again in a heart beat.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


96%

Great hostel, the double room was pretty but a little beat small. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good location and good view from the dining room. Quiet place with a beautiful warm pool outside. Nice athmosfere, kithen good equiped. I raccomend you especially for couple.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


96%

very nice and helpful staff, we realy enjoyed our stay at the love shack. thank you

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Great hostel. Only stayed one night but it was a pleasant experience. Would definitely recommend it.

  • Globetrotter
  • 15 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Male 25-30
  • (42 reviews)


70%

Nice place to stay except for the bed, too small, and all the pans have to be changed, they are burned we can't use them.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Enjoyed a brief but good stay. Did not get a chance to use the nice lounge upstairs but the kitchen was clean for preakfast

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


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