Albatross Backpacker Inn

1 Torquay Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand 7300

Albatross Backpacker Inn
 
Building Exterior Communal Area Other Bedroom
Other Dorm Communal Area Building Exterior
92.9%
Overall Rating

131 out of 149 HostelBookers customers would recommend 'Albatross Backpacker Inn'

Atmosphere
96.0%
Location
92.0%
Facilities
91.2%
Staff
96.8%
Cleanliness
92.0%
Safety
90.4%
Value
92.0%

Recent review (18/04/2012)

RachelCronin thinks

This hostel was cute and it had a ski-lodge kind of feel about it. The lounge area is nice and the staff are helpful.

 
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Overview

** HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2010 - Ranked top 3 property in Oceania **

Winner of HostelBookers BEST ATMOSPHERE New Zealand 2010 and 2011!

The Hostel with Soul! Characterful historic building filled with music, art, food and good company!

Run by travelers for travelers, at The Albatross you'll find a warm, inviting place in which to unwind after your time on the road.

What we offer you:
- Spacious lounge filled with art by world travellers, musical instruments and plenty of space to relax.
- Funky well-equipped kitchen with complimentary herbs, spices, cooking oil and Fairtrade Organic tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
- Warm, comfortable rooms with heaters in each and fully made beds.
- An Art Corner for creating masterpieces!
- Guitars, ukuleles, hand drums and songbooks.
- Loads of fun board games and well-stocked book exchange.
- Regular group dinners, BBQ's in summer and hot puddings by the log fire in winter.
- Sunny garden with a gas BBQ, lots of tables and herbs & vegies for you to pick.
- Free bikes. Cyclist specials and lockable bike storage.
- Lots of good local info and advice, free guide book rental, onward travel booking.

Come join us for our next Curry Night, a Jam Session or an epic round of "Kaikouropoly"!
Ben and Katie look forward to welcoming you to The Albatross.

Accommodation Information

We have 4 and 6 bed dorms as well as private Single, Twin and Double rooms. Some of our beds are semi-enclosed with curtains and reading lamps.

All rooms are heated and have fully made-up beds with linen supplied. We also supply fresh towels in all private rooms.

Location Information

We are around 5 minutes walking from the bus stop and 15 minutes walk from the train station. Free pick-ups from the train station


What's Included

What's Included

Linen Free
Towel Free

Facilities

Facilities

Credit cards accepted Car Parking
Self-catering Facilities No curfew
Lounge area Internet / Wi-Fi
24 hour hot showers Tours/Travel Desk
Washing machines

Check-In/Out Details

Earliest check-in: 12:00
Latest Check-out: 10:00

Cancellation Policy

Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 2 days before arrival (local time). Payments made to HostelBookers are non-refundable.

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