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Almond House Backpackers

63 Grove Street | The Wood, 7010, New Zealand
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Almond House Backpackers
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Coffs Harbour, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

We stayed 4 very comfortable nights at Almond House Backpackers. Everything about it was set up perfectly and you could not have wished for anything better. The perfect location to walk into town or to drive out of town easily. Great place to wind down after a hard days winery tours. The kitchen is well set out and great that... More

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Oxford
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Only stayed one night but the rooms and kitchen were clean and well furnished. Loved the pictures in our courtyard room and the whole place had a relaxed air about it. 5 minutes’ walk to the centre and ample parking made this a good place to stay. More

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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Used Almond House as my Nelson base before and after a trip to the Abel Tasman N P. It's a small family run backpackers that is easy walking distance from the middle of town. Really nice kitchen and lounge area as well as a garden area out the back make this a great place to choose if staying in Nelson.... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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This hostel was beautiful. We had just arrived from Franz Josef, where we stayed at Rainforest and had a horrid time. The room was spotless, the beds were so comfortable that we didn't realise we were asleep until the morning. The hosts were amazing, even meeting us in front of the hostel when our bus arrived. I would recommend this... More

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Oak Park, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

this place is gorgeous. felt like we were staying at a moderate hotel. my friend and i shared a private room with 2 twin beds. the rooms are clean, spacious. common areas are plentiful, clean, and offer nice balconies and view of the park across the street. bathrooms are fully equipped and very clean. lovely music playing throughout for good... More

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in transit
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011

I spent 2 nights at the beginning of my trip and I ended up staying another 2 nights at the end of my trip on the South Island. It is a small hostel with a warm, cosy living room, and a good kitchen. I stayed in a share room (4 beds) and the beds were comfy, there was a walk... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011

Almond house is a great antidote to the countless faceless, chain-run party hostels around NZ. We stayed here about a year ago but if it is run by the same family then I doubt it will have changed. As another reviewer has stated it does feel like you are staying in somebody’s home, but I found this to be a... More

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Perth, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011

Thanks Fiona and Paul for your wonderful hospitality. This is a warm cosy and very clean backpackers. Only a 5 min walk to the town centre. Free WIFI tea and coffee, together with a nice warm fire made this a memorable stay for us. Highly recommended. More

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Edmonton
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2011
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people found this review helpful

It was great until the last day when the owner was rude and short with me for waiting in the living room too long after I checked out. It was barely 12pm and no one else was there but after what was a more or less pleasant stay (minus the lack of toilet paper in the washrooms and the ant... More

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Fiona Lulham, Owner at Almond House Backpackers, responded to this review
7 April 2011

In line with the majority of backpackers in New Zealand, we have a check out time of 10:00am. With prior arrangement, some guests may stay until 11:00am if they have not finished breakfast or have a later bus to catch. In this instance, I don't recall that any special arrangements to stay later were made. I'm sorry that this guest... More

nelson
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Small family-run and friendly backpackers away from all the party animals. Two kitchens, spotlessly clean, garden area, hammocks and cat. Close to the Sprig and Fern pub and the fish and chip shop-what more do you need? 5 minutes walk into Nelson and supermarket Free internet and wifi More

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63 Grove Street | The Wood, 7010, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* 49 AUD

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