Beachcomber Lodge & Backpacker

Good value for money - I had a whole dorm to myself which was delightful!

Extremely friendly and forthcoming reception. Were put in a 4-bed room (only the two of us!), although 6-bed booked. Cool concept the rooms facing the little garden - feels cosy. Mattress and pillow so comfy! Rarely slept so well. Air fan in room. Kitchen has everything you need. Easy to clean. Common food area from former guests. Labels to tag your food. Showers and toilets good. In front of toilets big, deep, long sink which was quite convenient for us. Tabel tennis with balls, rackets and net. So nice, every accommodation should have it. There was also Billard and a chill out area. Parking. Cute cat.

There were x7 of us and we had booked x4 rooms. We were in the backpackers area and the rooms fronted an enclosed courtyard with only one entry from the street which suited us. We had travelled on motorbikes (x4) and felt the bikes were safe, unseen from the street and parked directly outside our rooms. Also, good restaurant across the road for breakfast, the Colonel next door and shopping center nearby.

I liked the place and will definitely get back. Plenty of space for parking, a big kitchen, good layout. Clean and well working showers with good pressure, clean toilet. Pool table and ping pong in the lounge. Tables outside, you can eat out and enjoy a warm evening. Friendly staff. A fan in the room.

Brilliant Backpackers. Outdoor-indoor communal areas has a very cool vibe and is well equipped. Communal area to hang washing too (or dry out tents etc). Staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful at checkin and checkout. Rooms are four beds to a room, so no overcrowding in the dorms themselves. Comfy bed. Super clean. Hot showers. Great vibes for travellers and hikers, lots of Te Araroa hikers around.