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The Pickled Parrot Backpackers

9 Greys Lane, Paihia 0247, New Zealand
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Eire
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2010

Located within walking distance of shops/ferry/beach, but a little further out than some of the other hostels. Cute parrot and cat greet you on arrival and made the stay more pleasant. Sociable vibe-rooms all surround a central eating/cooking/socialising area. This is nice in some ways, but a total nightmare if you want a quiet night's sleep, which many people do... More

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21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2009

The Pickled Parrot is possibly the best hostal I have ever stayed in. We were there twice and stayed in 2 of the rooms and also had a nosey into the dorms. The rooms are spacious, spotless and the linen was also clean and good quaility. The beds look new and are very comfortable. The bathrooms are all communal, which... More

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Surrey
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2008

This is a lovely small hostel, really close to all the main parts of Pahia but far enough away to get good sleep. Its a 5 minute walk to the bars, shops and beach. Set back from the road you can read in the garden or chill on the veranda undisturbed by noise. The couple who run it think of... More

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Glasgow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2008

The Pickled Parrot is a lovely backpackers hostel in a quiet area of Paihia close to the beach, harbour and bus stop. I stayed in a twin room and it was clean and comfortable enough. The hostel is quite small but very friendly and owner Rose is really welcoming and helpful (she can help with arranging tours and activities). The... More

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Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2012
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The Pickled Parrot Backpackers Paihia, Bay Of Islands
Address: 9 Greys Lane, Paihia 0247, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Northland Region > Bay of Islands > Paihia
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Ranked #4 of 25 Specialty lodging in Paihia
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Come and relax at the Pickled Parrot. Enjoy free breakfast in this small personal hostel set in a sub tropical garden paradise. Friendly welcoming hosts, very clean accommodation, excellent kitchen facilities, all linen provided. Close to beach, restaurants and shops. ... more   less 
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