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Montrose Backpackers Reviews

9 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef, New Zealand

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83%Overall Rating

From 16 ratings
  • 78%Character
  • 78%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 80%Atmosphere
  • 84%Cleanliness

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63%

The hostel was OK. Great big common areas, but the whole place had a weird smell.

  • Globetrotter
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (24 reviews)


83%

A change machine for doing washing outside of office hours would be fantastic, and an extra power point in the double rooms, hard to run the heater and charge two phones, otherwise a great stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


90%

Very nice hostel. Nice TV room. Free computers offered with internet, but no wifi for your own, which for me was fine. Very clean and right in the city center.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


70%

Good location, although unless you really like walking long distances you probably need a car to get to the glacier view. The kitchen and living room were good. My problem was the blankets in the room were absolutely stinky. I noticed a smell in the room and thought it was the other backpackers but once I tried to bundle up I realized the blankets smelled like the last 50 people had sweated into it and it had never been washed. Also - no wifi, but free desktop usage.


90%

Very good value! It is a 2-3 minute walk to everything! Great view for the glacier! Staff very helpful and pleasant! I would definitely stay there again!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 28 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 41+
  • (17 reviews)


77%

Great location. Great free Internet Very clean Good kitchens

  • Avid Traveller
  • 28 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Northern Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (15 reviews)


93%

Great hostel with an excellent location in Franz Josef! Very clean, free coffee & tea, spacious rooms and not expensive. Recommend this place to anyone as base to explore the beautiful glacier!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


93%

awesome! Loved it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


77%

Find same more furniture for outside use! We´d a great stay anyway - Thank You!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Good hostel, would stay again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Fabulous and clean hostel, very well managed! Owner is respectful of customers, and the Atmosphere he created made it an enjoyable place to stay. Would definitely go back and will recommend to anyone passing through the area!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello Jennifer, Really Glad you liked our hostel & management .Thanks for leaving feedback. Enjoy the rest of your Holiday . Thanks the Team at Montrose

90%

Very clean! Great location on the edge of town - close to walks, next to Blue Ice Bar (the most happening place in FJ). Parking available. Large kitchen and lounge room facilities. The hostel seemed to be busy with guests in the morning and evenings, but our upstairs room was quiet, spacious, and comfortable. My only wee complaint would be that there was no line to hang laundry on - only dryers.

Owner Comment (Show)
Adria thank you very much for your lovely comment & feedback. Very glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks The team at Montrose



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