Reviews of Lyons Lakestay

8 Okareka Loop Road, Rotorua, New Zealand .

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90.5%

25 out of 28 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Lyons Lakestay'

Atmosphere
89.6%
Location
85.6%
Facilities
87.2%
Cleanliness
96.8%
Staff
95.2%
Value
81.6%
Safety
97.6%

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88.6%
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László Kiss

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

09 December 2011 László would recommend this property

Liked: Very nice, small, slient place, very friendly staff.

Disliked: Nothing.

85.7%
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Location - 80% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 80%

Roy Piepers

With my spouse / partner

Backpacking / gap year

17 September 2011

Liked: nice location

Disliked: nice facilities but I was hoping the rooms would have been a bit quirkier.

82.9%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 40%

Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Family Holiday
Visiting friends or family

19 February 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Close to lake & secluded

Disliked: Pressure on facilities when full ie waiting showers / cooking. Rather dominated by permanent guest.

94.3%
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Location - 60% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Linda Wilkes

With my spouse / partner

Sports, adventure or outdoor activities
Sightseeing & culture
Family Holiday
Romantic getaway
Shopping

16 November 2010 Linda would recommend this property

Liked: Excellent service. Very responsive and friendly. Authentic New Zealand experience. Beautiful lakeviews and nature walks close by.

Disliked: Too far away from Rotarua for walking exploration. Transport is available but costs.

91.4%
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Heike Gruber

07 March 2010 Heike would recommend this property

Liked: Nice hostess, very clean, good kitchen, close to beautiful Lake Okareka and not too far from Rarotonga.Good value for money!

Disliked: Heike left no negative feedback.

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Liz Bishop

01 November 2009 Liz would recommend this property

Liked: Very helpful family run accommodation. Clean, welcoming, small place with comfortable rooms, clean bathroom and kitchen. Lovely location. Would definately go back again.

Disliked: Liz left no negative feedback.

94.3%
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Stuart Hough

16 November 2008 Stuart would recommend this property

Liked: Beautiful garden, great views and peaceful setting. Great place to get away from it all and chill out. Very friendly hosts

Disliked: Stuart left no negative feedback.

85.7%
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Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 80%

Katy Mallender

01 November 2008 Katy would recommend this property

Liked: Great views, rooms small, but very clean

Disliked: Katy left no negative feedback.

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Customer review

25 October 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very homely and clean

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

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Rhonda Donaldson

15 October 2007 Rhonda would recommend this property

Liked: Beautiful position, wonderful hostess, clean, comfortable and fantastic value for money. Highly recommend it!

Disliked: Rhonda left no negative feedback.

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Richard Lye

20 June 2007 Richard would recommend this property

Liked: You will need a car for this hostel. It is out of Rotorua near to the Blue Lake. It is an excellent place to relax away from the hustle and bustle.

Disliked: Richard left no negative feedback.

91.4%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 80%

vicky Barnett

28 April 2007 vicky would recommend this property

Liked: friendly hostel, out of the centre in a beautiful location but close enough to centre with a car to explore the area.

Disliked: vicky left no negative feedback.

88.6%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 60%

Customer review

22 February 2007 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Close to the Blue and Green lakes, fantastic. Lovely owner.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

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18 December 2006 would recommend this property

Liked: Quiet, friendly atmosphere in a picturesque setting; good for people with own transport.

Disliked: left no negative feedback.

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07 December 2006 would recommend this property

Liked: This hostel had all the comforts of home and more, including a heated floor in the kitchen to keep your feet warm on those cooler nights. I really loved this hostel and liked the fact that it was a smaller hostel.

Disliked: left no negative feedback.

88.6%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 80%

03 July 2006 would recommend this property

Liked: very clean and tidy away from the hustle but still close enough when you want to go and exolore. area very relaxing

Disliked: left no negative feedback.

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Customer review

30 June 2006 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great location on Lake Okareka, very peaceful and quiet (means a car is a must though) Wonderfull establishment; clean, spacious and comfortable, and a great owner!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.


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