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YHA Wanaka Purple Cow Reviews

94 Brownston Street, Wanaka, Wanaka, New Zealand

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Reviews of YHA Wanaka Purple Cow

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93%

Almost the Perfect Hostel! Everything was fine!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Great place to stay, will defo be back again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Good location. Nice rooms - 6 bed dorm had mini kitchen and bathroom. Laundry, bike hire, you name it. Very clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (8 reviews)


80%

It was a nice hostel, but we expected more from the references.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


93%

Great community room and great location. Very clean, with ensuite bathroom.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 27 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 31-40
  • (12 reviews)


93%

Was brilliant place. I liked the daily film and message board. Well done guys.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

The staffs were friendly and helpful... clean and nice place to stay. I love the kitchen the most... :D

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male 41+
  • (4 reviews)


93%

This hostel has the most amazing view. It is also nice and clean with really friendly staff. Would defo stay here again..wanaka is fantastic place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Excellent hostel!!!awesome staff & free pool too.great if your heading to snow daily like we were. Most poeple love this hostel-I wouldn't disagree with them

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


86%

Nothing can take the place of the lake view from the lounge. The best place to chill out.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Male 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


93%

Great place, brilliant location and friendly staff. The views from the main room are amazing!!


76%

Friendly helpful staff. Prime location and all the facilities you'd require. Large and well set up kitchen.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


83%

The guys at the front desk, a scottish guy (can't remember his name)was friendly and a good help but when the other guy called john was there he was so helpful, he basically picked out the best things to do and gave us tips etc. He helped with everything i asked and he set a good example.Unfortunately i don't rate this YHA as excellent because I think the manager called lee i saw a couple of times was being a bit rude and talking innapropriately to other customers. Overall thumbs up! cheers guys

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


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