Helpful staff and friendly atmosphere. Clean and tidy hostel. Central location in Oban. Good value for money. Lounge and cooking area was warm and comfortable with good facilities. Kai fish and chips just over the road and pub and cafe just around the corner
The staff were very helpful in accommodating our group especially as things changed with COVID, The rooms were clean and comfortable. The kitchen was spacious with plenty of storage, utensils and new stoves etc.
We had an awesome stay at Stewart Island backpackers. Everything was immaculate and the bed was so comfortable. Great facilities and close to ferry, pub, cafes and shore. Excellent value. 8 Happy trampers.
I am a solo traveller, and I had a great experience staying at the Stewart Island Backpackers for 9 nights. The crew are lovely people, very helpful and there's always someone on site for if you need them. Central location to town (5min walk from ferry terminal), Golden bay wharf (swimming! and Ulva island ferry), the rugby grounds (kiwi spotting!) and the Kai cart (cod!). I stayed in my tent on the backpacker grounds, plenty of space and nice flat grass surrounded by native bush. The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of fridge space, cooking space (gas hobs) and utensils. The lounge is cosy and pool table is a nice touch! The facilities are set out in such a way that you can be social and meet people (my kinda thing) or keep to yourself. My experience was that the guests were very respectful of each other and not too noisy, but be aware most people are down there to go hiking so of course there will be some early risers. Bring ear plugs if that's not you. Daily cleaning meant the kitchen and bathroom were always in a presentable state. Basic, but clean, homely and has what you need. I guess the price may seem a bit steep compared to other places around the country, but fees and bills/power/water etc has to be accounted for so I believe they are reasonable. I will definitely be staying here again when I return. Thanks to Aaron, his whānau and the team (shout out to Tom, u da man) for making me feel so welcome, it was truly a home away from home.…
Great place for accommodation if you like clean and basic. Rooms simple and beds really comfy with nice soft bedding for warmth. Clean toilets, nice hot showers. Great communal kitchen and lounge for all ages. Helpful staff. Just a great place to base yourself.
backpackers was awesome!!! came here on school trip, accomodating and welcoming. rooms really good and warm. lounge room great for hanging out. showers really good!! good pressure and warmth. great deals and very welcoming friendly staff.
Awesome service. Aaron and Carol went well out of their way to accommodate our large group. The rooms are ideal. The games room and kitchen were perfect. Showers amazing after a long muddy walk! Thanks we'll be back.
We stayed here with our 18 month old and the staff literally could not have been nicer or more helpful with providing little extras to make the stay memorable, from kids books to toys and a great portacot it went so well and we really like the communal space and general vibe. If I was to offer one piece of constructive feedback it would would be that the showers may need an update soon - all spotlessly clean though. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in mid winter. Was treated amazingly by staff, I arrived with no plans and decided to do a big walk, they allowed me to change my 3rd night booked to the night I returned; last minute with no extra charge! I booked the cheapest option, 3 bed dorm, but as it was quiet I had the whole room to myself. All facilities you would expect, big common area, great kitchen facilities and great internet. 5 Stars!
We enjoyed staying here and soaking under hot water showers after tramping the frigid & muddy Southern Circuit. Great facilities only gripe is that rooms don't have enough (or any) clothes hooks. Helpful staff nicely changed our booking at the last minute due to gale force weather, no worries!! Highly recommended.
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