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Rainforest Backpackers Reviews

46 Cron St., Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef, New Zealand

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Reviews of Rainforest Backpackers

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80%

Would't it be a bette idea to put the bunk beds on the ground floor and the double bedrooms upstairs. We were kept awake well past midnight by the people above us and then woken up again at 4am by what seems to be someone jumping or falling from their bunk bed ! We thought it was another earthquake. Apart from not getting any sleep one night out of the two, we enjoyed our stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


60%

There was no cosy atmosphere. The living room is too small. The kitchen is too big. We had a water shortage and had to buy drinking water. The bedroom area was very noisy with doors slamming all the time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • keschuneick
  • Germany
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Great place to stay. Giant cooking area, plenty of computers, great location.


76%

Fantastic room with ensuite, tv, fridge and parking directly outside. Lots of people and groups with a good overall atmosphere. Large kitchen but not well equip with cleaning utensils so difficult to keep clean. Good place would stay again.

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


63%

Normal, nothing spectacular. Dorm room a bit small for 4. Kitchen is big. Insect repellent should be provided as too many insects this time of the year

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

This place was fine, but not special.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Hot tub was a great addition just a bit too hot guys!!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (13 reviews)


86%

We had a brilliant time at this hostel. There are plenty of facilities on offer and it is not far to the local supermarket. The bar on the complex is great, the staff are very friendly and it has an excellent atmosphere! The staff organise various different games such as a pool competition and a dancing competition so it is very easy to meet other people! There is also a spa available for free use during the day and meal offers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Northern Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


70%

Dorms could do with a bit of upgrading. Good kitchen.

  • Globetrotter
  • 05 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (32 reviews)


90%

I love Rainforest backpackers, I've stayed here before & will always go back! Sometimes the people from the large bus companies can be a little disrespectful of others staying there, we had some pretty noisey people staying in the room above us but I guess you get that everywhere!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 27 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (11 reviews)


93%

Best value hostel we visited. Definitely recommend for winter if you're interested in the glaciers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (6 reviews)


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