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Racecourse Backpackers Hostel

130 Racecourse Road (between Epsom Road & Racecourse Road), Riccarton, New Zealand
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Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

my fault that i didn't at least to a basic check before i booked this. the beds are yucky, they don't even supply a doona cover. i am totally fine with only having the most basic accomodation, but it needs to be clean. and this so isn't. the attend doesn't help, either. despite looking quite close to the airport, the... More

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Invercargill, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

We booked a double room, only wanting a cheap clean room for a brief overnight stop. It was cheap, but it wasn't clean. The sheet on the bed was clearly dirty when we arrived. I asked for it to be changed. They said no. I offered to change it. "No" again. The reception staff explained to me that it wasn't... More

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Should have checked the reviews of this place before we booked.... Reception is supposed to be manned during the day, when we got there no sign of anyone. When the guy finally turned up after 2 hours and I had a go at him he rudely said "I was at lunch, what do you expect me to do". Was $60... More

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Mareeba, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

One of the worst hostel we've stayed at for location and cleanliness. Ideal location or airport but other than that it's to far out of city and away from everything. 2 toliets and 2 showers for whole place, glad there wasn't more people there when we stayed, seemed like a last resort kinda place when everywhere else is booked.

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Deutschland
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

This Backpackers was SO ugly and disgusting, we left after the first night, even though we already paid for a second night because originally we planned to stay there for 2 nights! No toilet paper (the reception-guy took his own toilet paper with him when he used the toilet!!), the kitchen totally unequipped and unusable because it was so dirty,... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Booked with iphone showed up two hours later, the place is disgusting they won't let us cancel. Shady in every aspect. Dogs running around, riff raff everywhere, filth aplenty. Don't waste your money and ruin your trip being penny wise and pound foolish.

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

hmm. i dont know what to say. money not worth what ur getting. did not take a shower coz there's a lot of bugs. dunno if the water is safe to drink. It's sleepable but please make this as you last resort like us who were careless enough to forget to book a decent accomodation.It's like living/sleepin in a ghetto.... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

This is not the Ritz. It's not even a Travelodge. What you get is a room with a bed or two, a very basic TV, a handbasin, a fridge and a bit of storage; and showers and WCs a short walk away in the corner of the courtyard. The room we were in smelled damp and I really didn't want... More

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Ellalong
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

This place was horrible! The sheets were so dirty and stained I had to sleep fully clothed and put multiple t-shirts over the pillows. The bathrooms were disgusting, there is no way I would have showered here. It is not close to the airport, I don't have anything positive to say.

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Cairns, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

Do not stay at this place I arrived after midnight after flying in. Was told they were close to aiport NO WAY cost me $30 taxi to get there, then was told by an asian person who could barely speak english that they did not have dorm rooms and I had to pay $60 for a room. What a scam... More

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Additional Information about Racecourse Backpackers Hostel

Address: 130 Racecourse Road (between Epsom Road & Racecourse Road), Riccarton, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Riccarton
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Wheelchair access
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Ranked #2 of 3 Speciality lodging in Riccarton
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