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YHA Kaikoura Reviews

270 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Reviews of YHA Kaikoura

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93%

In the 2nd floor were just mixed bathrooms. But I'm male, so I don't care, but maybe women do.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

Eines der besten Hostels, in denen ich war. Man hoert das Meeresrauschen beim Einschlafen und das Hostel leigt direkt an der Bucht. Der staff ist unglaublich hilfsbereit und nett.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


63%

The view is amazing from the dinning area. The rooms / hallways / design and layout feels like a rabbit warren.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


73%

YHA Kaikoura not far not closely for some destination where I want to go to :) The view from YHA Kaikoura was nice. there is a beach, sunset, sunrise, cloudy, windy, and more some beautiful view.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


66%

A good 20 minute walk outside of the centre of town, close to the beach with fantastic views and is lovely to walk along towards town. Hostel clean, large kitchen and dining area, comfy sitting room. Not a party hostel, which suited us fine as we had an early start. Would probably stay closer to town next time but nice stay all the same.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 20 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (18 reviews)


83%

Really nice hostel with great staff.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 17 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 31-40
  • (12 reviews)


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  • 19 Nov 2011 (93%)
  • In the 2nd floor were just mixed bathrooms. But I'm male, so I don't care, but maybe women do.
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