The staff were so kind and attentive, I had a wonderful stay.

All of our needs were met and we enjoyed the nightly option of gratis hot chocolate pudding and vanilla ice cream.

Very nice staff and it's in a great location wihban easy walk to downtown.

Very relaxed atmosphere.

My second stay in this hostel. It was just as good as my first stay, lots of stuff to do, nice area to hang out, nice people and friendly staff. It is super clean and you get everything you need. The receptionist was very helpful, too :)

Very friendly clean, excellent facilities and lovely Staff. Really nice area too

Very helpful and accommodating staff. Very nice room and very clean. I loved the kitchen and dining room where you get to talk to all the guests who are on various journeys

I stayed in a private double room before and after the Abel Tasman Track. I was able to leave my luggage in a secure closet at reception for free. The hostel felt homey and had a nice community vibe to it. I credit the friendly staff for that. Towels and bar soap were provided, at least for the private double room. The walls are thin so earplugs are recommended depending on how loud your neighbors are. Kitchen was well stocked, free coffee and tea, and of course the free chocolate "pudding" (cake and ice cream) at 8pm. My only complaint is that the Hotels.com confirmation said check in starts at noon (which already seemed oddly early) but reception actually closes during midday and does not re-open until 3:30pm.

We were going to be late arriving adter the ferry broke down. An email was replied to quickly and an envelope with access codes left taped to the door. Thank you. Lovely friendly and homely stay, staff were very gelpful and the chocolate pudding and ice fream delicious, thank you again. Good location, quiet but easy access to town. Would definitely use again.

C'est exactement ce que l'on recherche quand on prend ce type de logement. Un accueil chaleureux, dans une ambiance cosy (les parties communes donnent envie de glander une journée entiere dans un des canapé ou dans le jardin) les douches etaient spacieuses et propres, les chambres propres et confortables. On entend un peu les bruits de couloirs aux "heures de pointe" mais pour ce rapport qualité prix, c'est anecdotique !

2nd stay

Great staff and social environment

This is an awesome backpackers! Located 5 minute walk from town, well equipped for travellers, with plenty of additional thoughtful touches to promote a sense of community for those that stay. Out door hammocks, and garden seating areas, an indoor fire, comfy couches, an electric piano, guitar, a clothing trading chest along with chocolate pudding and ice cream served each night at 8, all promoted a sense of home away from home. Staff were friendly, efficient and the kitchen was clearly signed with instructions to promote a clean well functioning area. There was a lovely vibe and sense of caring amongst visitors. We loved it!

Nice place for short stances

Was a great experience - will be back

Good atmosphere, felt safe and comfortable, warm and happy place loved the chocolate pudding!

The best backpackers ever!

Stayed in queen double room with ensuite. Very comfortable bed and clean rooms. Great kitchen with plenty of utensils

This hostel is great. It's a little out of the way if you don't have a car, but the bus is only $3 from the airport and it's only an 11 minute walk. They have chocolate pudding every evening at 8pm. *(for Americans, it's not milky, liquidy pudding, but baked "pudding".) It gets pretty cold in the fall/winter. They offer extra blankets, but I still found it very chilly. I really liked the communal spaces and the hammocks, love a good hammock. I think this hostel is probably really busy in the summer, but in late April/May it's less busy.

The people are very noisy downstairs. The positive thing I can say is the place is ok and gardens homey and free pudding and ice cream but yes only good for one night stay coz of the people who stayed there longer are noisy. That’s the truth.