Reviews of Manor House Backpackers

23 December 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The person in charge, Pete, was very capable, friendly, helpful and always willing to provide information about places to go to and things to do. Being an old house the place has great character and atmosphere. The room, kitchen, toilets and bathrooms were kept very clean. Everyone was friendly and helpful and most importantly, they cleaned up after themselves. It felt like home! There was free tea (maybe coffee) at all times. Would definitely recommend this place. We love it!

Disliked: It was quite a distance from town but being avid walkers it was not a problem for us. We also like the peace and quiet of the place. However it seems that there is a bus service to town. Parking was also available for those with cars.

12 December 2010 Justine would recommend this property

Liked: very cosy, friendly owners and staff. dorms don't lock so you have to trust your fellows.

Disliked: dunedin is a cold place and the hostel was freezing! it was also empty when i was there, so i'd say too quiet

29 November 2010

Liked: There was little to like other than the friendly receptionist. We would not stay there again or recommend it to others.

Disliked: We regreted our decision to stay at the Manor House. The web photos are deceptive. The place is weary and worn. Its double bedrooms are small, poorly furnished and ours had carpet stains. Linen looked weary and we had to ask for towels (with this the first accommodation in three weeks that did not supply them). There were too few showers for the number of guests and the bathroom had a large curtainless window that opened directly to the adjacent carpark. The kitchen was dirty as was the fridge and its stale foodstuffs. We were asked to label food but no labels were provided and the tea-towels were of such poor quality that they wouldn't dry the mismatched crockery and cultery (so much of its was wet in the dirty cupboards). The coin-operated internet did not work. The up hill driveway could be car-damaging if you were not careful. If you must stay there, free parking is available directly across the road and the better option.

15 August 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the house

Disliked: location

28 April 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: was quite homely

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

28 April 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It was excellent. It's an independent hostel, with good facilities, the rooms are spacious, the owner pleasant. It's quite large - not cramped and compact and not like some of the more intensive, battery farm-like hostels like Base and Frienz.com. I found the other guests were interesting, independently-minded, as was the owner and staff, and it is just a 10 minute walk from the city centre. This is one of the best places I've stayed - excellent.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

19 February 2010 Alberto would recommend this property

Liked: Paula was very helpful and an asset to the place, Congrats

Disliked: Alberto left no negative feedback.

18 January 2010 Michelle would recommend this property

Liked: The staff were friendly, and even helped us on our journey from the hostel by giving advice on what route to take. The hostel had good facilities, and felt more like home from home. Plenty of advise was at hand about what to do in neighbouring towns. I would definitely recommend this place!!!

Disliked: Michelle left no negative feedback.

17 January 2010 Anand would recommend this property

Liked: Fun hostel with good people hosting it and staying there. Clean and well organized.

Disliked: Anand left no negative feedback.

15 January 2010 TIBOR would recommend this property

Liked: I felt like I'm at home. Really good old style building.

Disliked: TIBOR left no negative feedback.

24 February 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Staff were friendly and helpful, room was large and very comfortable.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

12 February 2009 Brendan would recommend this property

Liked: Rustic

Disliked: Brendan left no negative feedback.

09 October 2008 Trevor would recommend this property

Liked: helpful staff

Disliked: Trevor left no negative feedback.

13 June 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Facilities

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

07 May 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: very cosy chilled out atmos

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

26 April 2008 Raymond would recommend this property

Liked: Really great staff! The rooms are excellent to! Kitchen is great and the place is quite close to the centre of town!

Disliked: Raymond left no negative feedback.

25 March 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Good location, not much city noise, friendly staff

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

16 March 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: good location, helpful staff, free parking outside

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

14 March 2008 Jani would recommend this property

Liked: Manor is like a home away from home. Very clean kitchen and comfy living room combined with Sam's down to earth way of taking care of things this was an excellent place to start our journey in NZ!

Disliked: Jani left no negative feedback.

01 February 2008 Michael would recommend this property

Liked: Quiet locationbut an easy walk to the city centre. Bathroom and in particular toilet facilities were a bit limited. Nice outdoor eating facilities but thankfully, the weather was fine as indoor eating area in the annexe was a bit limited.

Disliked: Michael left no negative feedback.

27 November 2007 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Was an awesome old house!!!!!! soo cool

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.