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Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers

Level 1, 102 Albert Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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graz
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

we spent one night at the hostel during our stay in new zealand and i have to say that it was the worst experience of our holiday - i hadn't expected much for the price, but i hadn't expected so bad conditions. we had the tripel ensuite room - the towesl and the bed linen were dirty, a lot of... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

I booked to stay here for 3 nights, but only stayed 1. I have stayed in several backpackers around auckland and new zealand. This place was awful, the beds were unbelievably uncomfortable, you could feel every metal bar of the bunk bed through the matress. The sheets were dirty and smelt, the pillow was just as bad and wafer thin.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Hi Travelers, I've currently stayed in that particular backpacker and must say it was anything else than enjoying. Lonely planet says it's a new backpacker but it is not!!! The rooms are fitted with bunk beds (I stayed in a 6 bed dorm) and it was a mess and not clean at all. Every room has luggage boxes to be... More

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Portland, Oregon
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

I am a tourism professional and have slept in hostels all around the world, from the dirtiest $2/night of SE Asia to the best standards of European and North American hostels. Surf 'n' Snow was among the most disappointing ever, particularly considering its price. I splurged on a private room with bath, booking through a well-known NZ hotel website. The... More

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Glasgow
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

The room smelled terrible. The window was extremely unsafe for my two year old daughter, she could easily have climbed out and fallen three flights to the street below. The mis matched bed linen was so old it was transparent. The bed was uncomfortable. The pillows were lumpy. The floor was filthy. There were two wet patches on the floor.... More

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Matamata, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

Great Location (except no parking!) BUT in a Noisey area (central CBD). Reception staff lovely - BUT reception area a mess. Clean, Basic accomadation with towels supplied BUT curtains didnt fit and windows didnt shut! Booked a triple room, from what i read, should have been 3 single beds but ended up with 1 double and 1 single. Wasnt such... More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

I've been in New Zealand for about 6 months, in different places. Every backpackers has something special, but on this backpackers happens something really amazing, the people who works there it's really nice (cleaners, receptionist, managers), always they are sharing with others and having a great time near to the reception, in the kitchen or in the smoking area. It's... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

I spent one week in this hostel. In my opinion is really nice. The staff is really kind. They helped me in organize my trip around New Zealand with a lot of options and information that I had no idea. They plan all my trip at a really good price. :) Is not a dry hostel and you have a... More

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sydney
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Whilst travelling in New Zealand for 1 month we booked this hostel because the city accommodation was fully booked - it was the worst experience of the trip. When we arrived we were told these were the last 2 beds. You could not access the beds at all due to baggage in the way from other guests that had been... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012 via mobile

Me and my friend almost checked out again after just checking in. I'm not sure what the smell was and where it cam from but it wasn't pleasent. Luckily the the next day it was almost gone. twin room was basic and sheets clean, carpet not though. We've chosen it for location and cheap price but wouldn't choose it again.... More

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Surf `n` Snow Backpackers Hotel Auckland Central
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers Auckland, New Zealand
Address: Level 1, 102 Albert Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Auckland Region > Auckland Central
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