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We offer value-for-money accommodation, for those travellers on a budget or those who choose the affordable option. Our rooms are simple, neat and clean in a building that has real heritage value. If you want peace the surroundings are idyllic. The lodge operates out of an historic old miner's pub (formerly the Bucks Head Tavern) which has recently been converted to an accommodation-only business.
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I stayed at the Brunnerton Lodge for two nights an I absolutely loved it! It has this really cozy and homy feeling which I really enjoyed. The people are super sweet and friendly and definitely make sure you have everything you need. Rooms are clean and comfortabel.
Brunnerton is located just outside Greymouth, only a couple of minutes drive, at this beautiful location. Right under a mountain and next to a river. It's quiet and peacefull. There are a couple of walks you can do from here, that are really enjoyable.
I loved the fact that the hosts were so easy going. They pick you up from the train if you don't have transport and there is a car which you can use (if available off course) if you want to explore the area. Or just want to get something in town. I had a really pleasant stay here and would recommend it for sure! It is a good place to relax and enjoy the company of a very hospitable NZ family;)
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Date of stay: January 2015
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As soon as we arrived the owner was very welcoming and very friendly. Lovely warm fire in the kitchen and free WiFi was a great bonus. Room was clean and had electric blankets on the bed which was great for the winter!
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Date of stay: April 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Friendly staff. Comfy bed. rattly door knobs, and crooked floorboards which added to the character of this really old old building, it was cosy though and I slept well. Will stay again for sure. Nice river to explore, beautiful bush all around, nice peaceful, kitchen big enough. there were not many people when I stayed so it was pretty quiet too
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Not the worst night's sleep we've ever had, but the furniture was old and the cleanliness was conspicuously lacking. My wife and I also woke up with bites on our knees and ankles. If you find other options for accommodation in the area, we suggest taking them.
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Date of stay: January 2015
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Rachel N, Owner at Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers
Responded 14 Jan 2015
Dear Guests we are deeply disappointed that your experience with us was not of the high standard you were possibly expecting. At first I found it difficult to believe that the lodge was not amazingly clean as I feel I spend all day cleaning rooms and doing laundry. However i found on closer inspection that I had focused on day-to-day cleaning and the a major spring clean was in order. Which is currently underway. On the subject of bites there is no evidence that they came from the room you were in and were more likely the sand flies or mosquitoes that frequent the West Coast in hoards. However i have take the precaution of fumigating the rooms. It is no excuse but we really went from a quiet one bed room a night operation to being really busy and we were not ready for the pace. We are now putting systems in place to stay on top of general cleaning. We are a small family business and we have put our heart and soul into our operation over the last year and realise we have let you down with a substandard experience on your travels. Other than this we hope you had a great holiday. John K
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A lovely home with a lot of history tucked into the hills on the outskirts of Greymouth. John was a great host, cold night but the fires were stocked. Beds were warm, room was clean and the vibes were stellar. We played Uno by the fire. Would highly recommend, thanks so much for the stay and the stone.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I stayed a couple of nights at the tail end of my West Coast adventure. It is within easy driving distance of a few public gold panning areas, and is still close enough to Greymouth to do a shopping run, and has better ambience than Greymouth.
Tip 1: there are absolutely no food shops in Taylorville, so come prepared. Tip 2: sometimes nobody is there to greet you. Read the noticeboard outside the back door, instructions are left there. I did find this slightly weird, but it was all sorted out in the end.
I did get to meet the owners later that night, John even set me up with a log fire one afternoon after a long day goldpanning in the rain. It was really nice to just sit there, watch the flames and chill out.
As far as backpackers go, the standard of kitchen and bathroom arrangements is pretty similar to what you see elsewhere on the West Coast. At the moment there are only 4 rooms available, so if you can't abide being alone at times this isn't the place for you.
What is different about this place is that it comes with chickens in the back yard (eggs available for purchase for a donation), plus it is a historic old coalminers pub. The current building is just over 100yrs old, there's plenty of articles and newspaper clippings about the pub's history in the lounge to read. As is normal for really old buildings, the floor may not be level in places and some fixtures can be rickety.
Overall my experience was friendly and positive.
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Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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This Backpackers is a little way out of Greymouth but the location is great. You are out in the countryside and there are plenty of nice walks or bike rides to do. It's the perfect place to switch off and chill out for a bit.
The stove in the kitchen was absolutely fantastic and there was a living room with piano where the guests could hang out. There's just the one shared bathroom but it wasn't a problem. The lodge is quite old but has a homely feel which is just what we were looking for.
The best thing about the Backpackers was the wonderful hospitality. They were so friendly, helpful and kind. The owner even dropped us off at a good spot to begin our hitchhiking down the West Coast!
Thanks so much and if we're around Greymouth again soon we'll book in again!
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Date of stay: December 2017
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:There is an ensuite room which is nice too.
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If you want five-star hotel buffets, foo-foo drinks served with shaped ice cubes, and memory foam mattresses...go else where. I don't want to see you here and you certainly aren't into cooking in a shared kitchen with other like-minded folks.
The showers were hot, the beds comfortable, fireplace and lounge cozy with a piano and guitar provided, the WiFi functional, refrigerators provided and staff friendly and fun. Plenty of parking and a coal pile in the parking lot for the stove in the dining room brought back fascination with yesteryear...lots of interesting artifacts sprinkled about and a real pub that should be made a historical landmark all sum to make a very comfortable experience for travelers looking for a social atmosphere, Kiwi-WC-style.
Bathrooms are shared but a bathtub and shower were all clean and well-lit.
Will be back on my next visit to the area for all the great tramping and MTB and hunting opportunities.
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Date of stay: June 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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If you have the right expectations when booking a stay at this hotel you will have an enjoyable stay.
The bad: The lodge is an old house (in need of some renovation) and with only one bathroom for several rooms. Also the rooms do have a damp smell.
The good: The owner is really friendly and welcoming, the dog Jack is lovely, the internet is great (for New Zealand), plenty of space in the lounge and kitchen for everyone to do their thing without getting on top of each other. Cheap!
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Date of stay: March 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were shocked upon arrival to discover this place wasn't at all as advertised! At best it's a home stay as everything is shared, toilet/bathroom, kitchen etc The room we were to stay in had a really old an musty smell and very old bedding, the floors had not been vacuumed or room aired out! The bathroom had cobwebs and spider insects and spots of mould on the ceiling! We decided not to stay and found a better an a lot cleaner self contained unit in greymouth for very little more in cost! Please note this place was about 10 mins out of greymouth. On the bright side the owners were very nice and understanding when we decided to vacate early!
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Date of stay: December 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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There are more places to choose from in the Greymouth area.
PRICE RANGE
$60 - $69 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandWest Coast RegionGreymouth
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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