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55 Coote Road Napier New Zealand
Property Type: Hostel
  • Budget accommodation, typically offering shared rooms that may be dormitory style.

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 5 traveler reviews
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“Don't Drop the Soap!”
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3 of 5 stars
tiffanytom
Shanghai, China
Aug 4, 2008

We stayed in the Warden's room, which was clean and just big enough for a double bed and nightstand. Bathrooms were a litlte walk from the room and on the dingy side, but what can you expect, it's prison! Seasonal fruit pickers were staying in most of the rooms when we were there, and were a little loud at night... more

“Loved the atmosphere”
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4 of 5 stars
PF1
Bristol, England
Oct 11, 2006

Phoned up when we arrived in Napier and met promptly by the coach. We stayed in the Penthouse - so named as we had a toilet and cold water sink ensuite! Separate shower and toilet blocks for all. A great experience, expecially as the Guided Tour of the Prison was so good. So glad we stayed here whilst at Hawkes... more

“Take a Bathrobe!”
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4 of 5 stars
plant_chicky
Auckland City
Mar 22, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

... if you get up late; you may encounter a tour of the place when you emerge from your cell/bunk room! My sleepy partner emerged to a group of tourists with cameras taking photos outside our room!! Had a great time during our 2 night stay in Dec 04. Initially, wondered what I had got myself into - the place... more

“Prison Rocks!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Ipswich, Uk
Mar 12, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

Napier Prison Backpackers is the most unique hostel stay in NZ, which coupled with fantastic owners, awesome sunrises over the pacific, the sound of the ocean crashing on the beach, quiet, lots of outside space ( a real boon after the barely available outside feel of city hostels) and constant improvements, makes this one of the best value for money... more

“Being able to say you've slept in a Prison is the only perk.”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
May 5, 2004
2/3 found this review helpful

Cold and still very basic for NZ Standards.The Approach road is somewhat steep and at night very very dark. You could quite easily miss it. I had a car and still found it quite difficult to locate. I wouldn't want to be walking around late at night trying to find it.Still needs ALOT of work doing to it before it... more

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