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YHA Napier Reviews

277 Marine Parade, Napier, New Zealand

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Reviews of YHA Napier

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80%

Very friendly comfy hostel, we enjoyed our stay. Although there are no ensuite facilities there are plenty of bathrooms near the bedrooms. Situation near the town centre which means some traffic noise but not excessive.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 41+
  • (2 reviews)


90%

The hostel is very close to the main street on across the road from the sea, so very well placed. Reception was very helpful with my queries.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Excellent service, and great staff, all in all a very pleasent stay!


83%

My room was really very small. It was quite noisy although I had specified when booking that I did not want a room on the street.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • French Southern Territories
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

what a great place to stay! sea views and friendly staff!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Cheers Glenice nice to be appreciated. Regards Ollie, Vikki, Vaughan, Bob, Carole and the cat Masha

96%

Wonderful place,new facilities, fresh, clean and effective staff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Super comfy mattresses, bathrooms were clean, the place had character and the kitchen was stocked with everything you need. Location was perfect and Napier is super cute! The staff were incredibly helpful. Can not say a bad thing about this place. I wish more places were this awesome!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 31-40
  • (12 reviews)


100%

Really great hostel unfortunately traffic was a bit noisy and the beds a bit hard, notwithstanding this I can throughly recommend the place.


93%

Great location - across the road from the beach, friendly staff. Dorms available for 2 pple, works out cheaper for a couple than the twin room online. Near to bars, cafes & shops. Place was clean.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 03 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (11 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Cheers Bartosz for saying we are "clean" and "friendly", usually that is what backpacker owners say about themselves without asking their guests. Your comments are useful for other travellers and I am going to add a plug for Napier YHA. We have 3 x 2 bed bunk rooms which is a cheaper private option for couples than a Twin or Double room and we have 4 single rooms reasonably priced if you want a break from dorm dynamics (snoring,. teethgrinding, light switching, plastic bag crackling and other bizarre habits). Regards Bob (manager)

90%

If there was an excellant plus for location this YHA in Napier should get it. I woke up in the morning to the most fantastic view of the sunrising. It was breath taking.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Lovely Hostel, well thought out and Bob is lovely!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

bob and staff were very accommodating. place was clean and service is excellent. keep it up!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Philippines
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Having a really good time here

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

The Global Gossip was a bit expensive and was not working probebrly and then They didnt answer the phone..... The check desk where really good with it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Yeah I agree Rose, Global Gossip is a "bit expensive". Provision of cheap internet seems to be a problem in NZ according to the big supply companies. Currently I don't reckon there is enough competition and fast free internet is still a dream for both you and I. Belated thanks for your feed back. Regards Bob (manager)

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