Checked in through the Stray Bus. They have recently switched hostels because the former one was not up to standards. This hostel is conveniently located and fairly new, but my room - pictured, has 6 beds in a room twice the size of my closet and that's not big. There is virtually no where to store your bags, so you... More

A cute, clean place to stay. The rooms were nice, not too expensive and the staff were really friendly and helpful. The It was less than a 10 minute walk to town and the beach. It has a great deck with a good view of the mountains.

Really good place to stay, attractive wooden decks, pretty garden looking out to distant hills, nice neutral, clean rooms, handy for town, lovely cafe next door. The lady running it is so friendly caring and welcoming, I went back within a week !

We have stayed at the Lazy Shag three times now over two years. We are a family of five (two adults and three young teenagers). The first time we stayed at the Lazy Shag we stayed in one of the 6 bed dorm rooms and we couldn't believe how spacious and comfortable it was and it is nice to have... More

This backpackers was really lovely and clean. The kitchen was really clean and well equipped (but they had electric stove stops, which I personally dislike and prefer gas ones). The way the rooms are all along the balcony gives it a really nice feel. The rooms and the beds were all good, except our room felt really cramped as we... More

Lazy Shag is in a great location just 5 minutes to the centre of town. The rooms are all ensuite and the dorms are light, clean and spacious. All rooms lead off a balcony so it feels like chalet type accomodation. The double rooms are just as nice,with comfy beds and a clean ensuite. The communal areas are spacious and... More

Enjoyed staying here so much I had an extra night, clean cozy room...and a great nights sleep!

Paper thin walls. Bedding didn't seem to be fresh. Towels need to be rented but you won't be asked, so don't get soaped up and have to use the bath mat like we did. Best facility was laundrette next door.

We arrived at the Lazy Shag, looked okay for one night. The first thing we were aked for was cash for the room . no eft-pos, the self contained room was clean, but a chair would have been nice, not always comfortable sitting on a bed.There is a lovely big deck but nowhere to sit except for the bbq tables... More