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2 Brunswick St at Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars
Renton_Darcy   6 contributions
New Zealand
Mar 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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We stayed at Bumbles simply because it was the only place with a vacancy and it turned out to be in a cracking location (not up one of the many Queenstown hills!) with pretty cool views. However, the receptionist was useless. She vaguely pointed in the direction of our room without warning us that the place was like an outdoor... more

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4 of 5 stars
CiaraMuzz   16 contributions
Dublin, Ireland
Jun 16, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
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We stayed in Bumbles for three nights and then a further three nights later in our trip. We stayed in a double room both times which was very clean and spacious. We had a shared bathroom, which we shared with an adjoined 5 bed dorm. The bathroom was always clean and tidy. The common/ tv area is clean and also... more

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2 of 5 stars
ShellyR41   1 contribution
San Francisco, CA
Apr 3, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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Our last two nights in New Zealand we booked a twin room at Bumbles figuring we'd live it up and have our own room for a final treat. Unfortunately we didn't get to see (or smell) the room (#6) until we arrived. Immediately upon opening the door the musty smell was evident and it didn't go away no matter how... more

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2 of 5 stars
around_the_world_nj   9 contributions
New Jersey, USA
Mar 6, 2008
1
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I was pretty disappointed by this hostel - especially after reading the good reviews on tripadvisor. I spent most of my time in NZ in hostels and would say this was the worst. The good: Walking distance to downtown. Quieter than other Queenstown hostels. The bad: NO LIGHTING when walking up stairs trying to find your room at night. NO... more

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5 of 5 stars
AdamG982   4 contributions
Los Angeles
Feb 20, 2008
1
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This was one of the best hostels ever!! We had the most amazing view from our room and it was so cheap. There were 8 beds in our room and it had a bathrrom. Everything was very clean and our roommates were so fun. All the bars and clubs are walking distance and we all went out together. The staff... more

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5 of 5 stars
bettyboo78   3 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Sep 17, 2007 | Trip type: Solo travel
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Fantastic place to stay, the views were only amazing and the staff went out of their way to make sure we had a great stay. Highly recommend this place. more

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4 of 5 stars
KimandChris   20 contributions
Sheffield
Aug 1, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
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Our flight to Queenstown had been cancelled so we had to take the bus meaning we arrived around midnight. We phoned ahead to let them know we'd be late but on arrival we found our key wasn't waiting outside as it should have. Luckily one of the people that worked there was cheakily using a bit of free internet time... more

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5 of 5 stars
gogaillimh   6 contributions
gaillimh
Mar 3, 2007
2
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I stayed in Bumbles for about 3 weeks last August and had a great time there. It is smaller than alot of the other hostels around and as a result every gets to know each other quickly. This was the first time I had every travelled alone and I met loads of other backpackers here. The hostel is only a... more

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2 of 5 stars
juliedon1   6 contributions
Ireland
Sep 4, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
4
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We were disappointed with this hostel after reading some good reviews on it. We paid $180 for three nights in a twin room. The room was small, although not the smallest we've seen. There were bunks beds which was fine, except the top bunk was quite high and had no ladder up to it so you'd to scramble up and... more

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3 of 5 stars
traveller0070   1 contribution
singapore
Apr 26, 2006
3
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Stayed a Bumbles for 2 nights. Slept in a 6 beds room which connects to 2 twin rooms. Toilet is at the basement. Pretty cold when walking down to the toilet at night. Room balcony feeling Queenstown lake. Great view. Kitchen is quite big and there is a place for tv and sofa. For 6 beds room, rate is about... more

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2 Brunswick St at Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand
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