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Peppertree Lodge Reviews

15 Kings Road, Paihia, Paihia, New Zealand

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87%Overall Rating

From 22 ratings
  • 85%Character
  • 75%Security
  • 93%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 93%Cleanliness

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70%

Good equipped kitchen, easy to meet people there if you're travelling alone and it's not too far away from the beach etc. The countdown is quite far away and I couldn't find another supermarket but also didn't have the time to really look for it in the area. if there'd be lockers in the bedrooms would be great, also more plugs in the room would be helpful. I would recommend the place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

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Lisa, we are really sorry you did not enjoy your stay at our hostel

63%

Certainly one of the most noisiest hostels I have ever stayed in. Okay if you are under the age of 21!!!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 31-40
  • (10 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Mark, you picked the busiest weekend of the summer, easter. We like all hostels were 100% full, the street was really busy and most noise came from the street, i made sure that the lodge was clear of noise from 10.30pm, and moved folk on, however i do not have influence on the bars or other hostels.We have on site security and off site security locking up at 11.30pm and opening at 6am, plus 3 walk throughs during the night. You were in a room with 3 foreign students who were 20, but i was through the hostel after 10.30 at least 3 to 4 times on each of those nights, any noise was not from here. Ithink your comments are 100% unfair.

87%

I chose to stay here over the other hostels because they offered free kayak hire and had private bathroom. Room was clean and basic Bed was comfortable. Friendly Aussie guy on reception. Cheap and cheerful base to explore the area. Check out Tango Jet Ski for an awesome trip, Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russel for a pint at least (1kg lamb dinner for 2 was delish) Paihia bakery rocks too! Enjoy!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Excellent location near the beach, good facilities with bbq, provided kitchen. The rooms are very clean. Staff is helpfull. Excellent value for money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
WE ARE PLEASED YOU ENJOED YOUR STAY HERE, come back again

90%

Really enjoyed my stay, great hostel to meet like-minded people and quiet. Extended my stay as I enjoyed the hostel so much and would recommend highly to anyone not in it for the party :) so sad to be back at base in Auckland!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

Hey was a lovely stay at Peppertree Lodge. Been there last weekend with a friend and we enjoyed our trip due to clean and comfortable rooms. Has been the first hostel with good beds for long time:D I really liked the staff, very friendly owner who can get good deals when it comes to trips and activities!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


90%

I thought this was a lovely friendly hostel, and it has everything you need here. I was a little concerned about security though as you can reach in and unlock the door if the window is open! We didn't have any problems mind...

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 31-40
  • (32 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
The windows are for ventalation, and if we ensured they could not open then those rooms sure would get very hot, during the day we close them when folk are not about. We do have outside sercurity through the lodge at 11.30pm, and another 3 times during the night before the kitchen etc is re opened at around 6am, we also have on site sercurity that also do at least 3 walk arounds over the period of a night.

80%

good hostel only 2 things I didn't like: the kitchen and the common room closed during the night and only one plug in the room

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
The reason the kitchen and lounge close at 11.30 pm is to protect guests food etc, as when the bars close folk have in the past taken guests food and other things in the kitchen

97%

Staff is friendly and helpful,location is close to the beach and town centre,clean facilities,a great range of DvDs,nice people there and you can book all the activities through reception and get a discount. I really enjoyed staying at peppertree lodge and will recommend it!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 14 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (11 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Katrin, thank you, hope to see you back in the near future regards bryan

100%

An amazing hostel!!! It is very new and the staff are keen on help you. Moreover, they offer you free kayaks! Great value for money!!

Owner Comment (Show)
Marcel, thankyou for the review, the kind words keep us focused to try and ensure everybody has the same experience, the long hours are worth it when we get great feedback, see you back here oneday regards bryan

97%

Wonderful backpackers! Easily the cleanest I have stayed in for years, would recommend

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you, hope to see you back one day



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