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The Fat Cod Backpackers

9 Auckland St, Picton 7220, New Zealand
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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This is a lovely little hostel, right next to the ferry and bus terminal and a couple of minutes walk from the shop. it's quite small so really cosy and friendly with nice staff and very clean with a well facilitated kitchen too. Really nice, welcoming atmosphere and very nice owners. Would definitely stay there again.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

I stayed at the hostel for a couple of nights in March. The staff were chatty & friendly and very helpful. I liked my room, it was not busy so I had my choice of top or bottom bunk! The facilities were clean. Towels were provided and the laundry facilities were inexpensive. I also received some vouchers on arrival for... More

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Rachelle M, Owner at The Fat Cod Backpackers, responded to this review
April 27, 2013

Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to add a review to our trip adviser page. We enjoy hearing what people have to say about our business, (good or bad) as it helps us in improve our service to you. All the best Rachelle More

Warkworth, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

We breezed in looking for somewhere to shower and change before catching the late ferry to Wellington. We were made very welcome and given towels and pointed at the showers - very hot and very welcome! We were able to use the kitchen, very clean and well equipped,to prepare some much needed food, and the lounge for resting in till... More

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Hawera, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

I know the past reviews are pretty crappy, but this place now has new managers and they are wonderful. It's almost a shame they've inherited the past ratings. But I guess the only way is up. I'm not a backpackers type of girl, but after staying here I'm a convert. Everything was clean and easy to use. Kitchen well stocked... More

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Address: 9 Auckland St, Picton 7220, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Marlborough Region > Picton
Hotel Style:
Ranked #17 of 24 Specialty lodging in Picton
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
New Owners have redecorated and revamped this backpackers. Modern colours through out and nice modern rooms. Comfortable lounge and well equiped kitchen. Great deck for a drink in the sun. Great location, closest to the ferry and next to train station, 100 meters to the centre of town and accross the road to the foreshore. ... more   less 
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