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The Guest House Reviews

134 Wakefield St, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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73%

nice hostel, sympathic staff, free wireless lan, but using the computers (if you dont have your own is quite expensive)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


20%

Beds are a disgrace. I almost injured myself as the middle of the beds caved in several times. Unsafe, unsecure metal planks that are bent? Pathetic.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Unfortunately incidents like this will hapen very occasionaly and are unavoidable. We are not sure why you did not mention it when you checked out as we would have been prepared to offer compensation. The bed has been replaced. Please accept our apologies.

63%

nothing special but clean


70%

very comfortable, traffic noise present but unavoidable

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


63%

I felt I didn't get value for money. I especially hated having three beds in my room. I also hated not having internet at the guest house.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Kenya
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We are sorry that the spare bunk bed in your room caused offence. Most of our rooms have both a double bed and a bunk bed to allow us flexibility, The (free!) WiFi is only available at Backpack Oz (just over the road) as stated on the website. Thabk you for taking the time to comment.

80%

I stayed in this hostel at first and switched to Backpacker Oz later cos' wifi is only available in Backpacker Oz & it'd be more convenient to stay there directly. I actually like the Guest house better, although it is sometimes too quiet to look like a hostel, but it is cleaner and the kitchen would not be closed in late evening. The lock of the room I stayed cannot be locked properly sometimes though. Overall it is a good hostel as you can tell from the details such as the no. of sockets.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female
  • (6 reviews)


76%

Nice, small Hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Very clean rooms, toilets and bathrooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

We enjoyed our visit, and the staff was most helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

Excellent, friendly, efficient staff. Neat and simple, but I felt safe and comfortable. They accommodated my request to not be on the ground floor without fuss. They need to buy some new pillows though!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

Loved the private room and thought it was great value. Staff were excellent and even gave me a refund for incorrectly charging me extra - very apologetic about their mistake and I appreciate that. Reception staff asked me about myself and paid an interest in my pursuits and reason for my stay. Instructions given for accessing and using Guest House were clear and easy to follow. They also let me check out early the night before and trusted me to leave the key, which I also appreciate.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Great all round x

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


43%

On the website the Guest House said they had free Wifi which is why I booked there. However it's only available at Oz Backpackers down the road, fairly disappointing. Everything seemed a bit grimy and in need of painting...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for staying at the Guest House. We are sorry that did not enjoy your stay. On our website and Hostel World page It clearly states that the internet and free WiFi is located at Backpack OZ, (a massive 30 second walk away) so we are little confused there.

83%

Its good, but the guest house should also have wi-fi

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


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  • 70%Fun
  • 82%Cleanliness

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  • 22 Jan 2012 (73%)
  • nice hostel, sympathic staff, free wireless lan, but using the computers (if you dont have your own is quite expensive)
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