Albatross Backpacker Inn
1 Torquay St, Kaikoura, Canterbury 7300, New Zealand
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Overall:
"Would definitely stay there again." — source Hostelworld
"Would definately stay there again." — source Hostelworld
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Clean:
"Had a really good atmosphere, lovd the communal area, felt really cosy and homely but thought the dorm room v average and the bathroom not that clean plus you brushed your teeth in the corridor." — source Hostelworld
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Location:
"Very cool backpackers with a great common area, excellent recycling program and cozy rooms." — source Hostelworld
"The location in the old post office is very nice." — source Hostelworld
"Great location, and the beds are just amazing." — source Hostelworld
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"Nice hostel with a great dorm room." — source Hostelworld
More information on Albatross Backpacker Inn
Winter Offer: Jun - Aug 3rd Night FREE! Book 2 nights and we'll book you in for 3. Don't worry, you can decide whether to stay that long once you get here.Once the town�s post office and telephone exchange, we're now a characterful and homely backpackers. Enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere with relaxed background music, FREE Fairtrade tea and fresh ground Fairtrade coffee, and good FREE movies and Sky TV in our TV Room, separate to the main lounge. Check-out is now 11am to give you chance for a lie-in should you be in need of one. Enjoy our large garden or dine alfresco on our bbq sundeck where you can use our gas barbeque. Our kitchen includes FREE herbs and recipe books. On cold nights we�ll get the fire roaring and you can enjoy cozy warm rooms with individual heaters in each.In addition to all this we also have wifi and internet, a book exchange, laundry facilities, and off-street parking.Some of our dorm beds are semi-enclosed with curtains and reading lights.We are an 8 minute walk from the town centre, and one block away from the beach. We are located on a quiet street, sheltered from the wind and traffic of the town. We are a member of Kiwi Green and do what we can to limit our environmental impact. Ruth and Mark look forward to welcoming you to The Albatross. You may stay longer than you intended.
Directions
The hostel is situated an eight minute walk from the town centre (800m), including the i-site (Visitor Centre) and Bus Stop. From the Bus Stop/ West End: From the High Street walk towards the Peninsula so that the Ocean is on your left. After the Fire Station take the first Right turn (Killarney Street). We are one block back on the corner with Torquay Street.From the Train Station: FREE Courtesy Pick-Up by Kaikoura Shuttles upon request.
Information by HostelworldCheck rates & availability for this hotel — Average Price: $18
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