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KIWI basecamp

69 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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KIWI basecamp
3.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
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Norfolk
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This was recommended by some friends of mine, and a very good recommendation too. Chosen really because they offer free shuttle to the airport, choose 3 times a day for a drop off or pick up. Free breakfast too! This is a very friendly converted house. Good sized rooms, mine was downstairs opposite reception, but still not too noisy because... More

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Bintulu, Malaysia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I chose this place because it has a free transport service from/to the airport, which is surely nice. Receptionists are friendly enough. That's why two stars. However, as for the facility itself, I will never recommend this to others. - The doors are heavy and they literally bang when closing, unless you're aware of it and close them very carefully.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Stayed here for three nights in a dorm. The dorm was great but the kitchen and bathrooms were filthy. There aren't nearly enough toilets or showers to facilitate the number of rooms. The locks on the bathroom doors are pretty unreliable and the code for the front door didn't work for me! The staff were friendly but not as knowledgeable... More

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Sabah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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Kiwi Basecamp is busy from day to night as it is located ideally just a few steps from bus stop. The space is not big enough as it always crowded with guests, especially the kitchen. However, I enjoyed to read the newsletter from the manager in every morning while drinking my coffee. He looks cool but his written is warm... More

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Mix-up with booking and transport from train station. Information given not clear. Earlier enquiries went unanswered. Rooms clean, but shower was flooded. Kitchen untidy, no milk or sugar for breakfast. Security code for door did not work. Unfortunately this was the worst experience of an otherwise wonderful trip. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

My family & I stayed here for a night before heading back to Kuala Lumpur the next day. There were 5 of us & at $29/person ($145 for 5) we got the entire family room with ensuite bathroom. This is very reasonable (please don't increase!) It fits 6 persons. The very good thing about Kiwi Base Camp is that 1)... More

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Milan, Italy
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Spent there just one night, everything was good. No problems with the late check in (after midnight), bedrooms are spacious and warm, all the facilities are clean and tidy. The hostel is small and I had the feeling of beeing in a small happy family. In the morning after a free breackfast I also had a FREE ride to the... More

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UK
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Overall this place is not too bad. The dorms were a good size, not too crammed. Kitchen was small but clean and tidy. The free breakfast seemed to be first come served although I couldn't figure out when they started serving it. Staff were quite helpful on arrival. Location isn't ideal, maybe 15 mins to the city centre but thats... More

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Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

The hostel was ideally situated on Beasley Road, about a 4 minute walk from where I was dropped off by the bus, and when I got on the bus the following day, the lady at reception was nice and a fellow Tottenham fan, the Internet room was very small, and the shower room light didn't work, so had to shower... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Me and 4 of my friends stayed here twice, once before starting our road trip from christchurch and once when we ended it there. Both the time for single night. The location seemed to be fine, i dunno coz christchurch was almost dead and we hardly manage to do anything but roam around on deserted roads. The lady at the... More

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69 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* 14 AUD - 36 AUD

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