Only stayed here one night but it was fairly average. Our room had a basin with a tap that leaked all night and could not be stopped. Owners weren't very helpful in trying to fix the problem either. Beds were also very uncomfortable as they were very thin.

This is a great hostel. I'm in a weird room - no. 26 - right by the reception and on my own, but I like it! Apart from walking through the kitchen to the shower! Great kitchen! Helpful staff Very comfortable I love the flowers everywhere and the gentle music playing in the background as I sit on the verandah... More

Stayed here for 1 night for the Fox Glacier walk. From my research it was the cheapest place for a private single room at the time. The single room is a bit smelly but I wasn't sure what the smell was. The showers are also cold and as the West Coast is not the warmest of places, a bit of... More

This is a pretty backpackers from the outside, with a nice big well kitted out kitchen (although they could do with more tables and chairs!). We had 3 double rooms between our group, which were fine but a bit damp.

We have stayed here just for one night. It is a nice hostel with a good location and very friendly owner. I'm quite "hard-to-please" person, but I've found a kitchen to be quite clean and good ordered. I suppose that the hostel is old, but still our room was ok, warm and tidy. Sad that we were too tired and... More

Stayed here one rainy day in July. Owner was affable and found the basics to be adequate in terms of hostel standards (clean kitchen and clean bathrooms), but there was a bit of a funky sweat smell in the hallway and the sound carried very easily inside the rooms...as well as outside. Had a room near the outdoor spa and... More

PROS: close to town, clean rooms, big kitchen, funky shared spaces, hot tub out back for extra R&R, large yard w/picnic tables out front CONS: strange name, could use more lighting, interesting staff, $5 key deposit that becomes the owner's coffee cash if you check out early or late STAY AGAIN? Sure, overall not a bad stay and worth it... More

Double room very small, had dark orange walls with wood panelling, walls are very thin, room generally smelt mouldy. bathroom is one of the worse i had to use on my travels. very expensive hostel for what you get ($73), have stayed in much better accomodation for less. If you have your own transport i would recommend staying in Franz... More

We arrived in the rain and were made to feel at home straight away.. The room we booked was clean, warm and tidy.. The shared bathroom was very clean and the shower was fantastic. The kitchen has everything you need and we witnessed it being clean from top to bottom both days.. The TV room was fantastic and they have... More