Neptunes

When you see Neptunes Backpackers, Greymouth, it hardly looks the most inviting hostel one could see on there trip around New Zealand. Neptunes backpackers pick prospective travellers up from the centre of Greymouth and Greymouth station and drive them back to the hostel, free of charge! However once inside the hostel is clean, and has all a backpacker requires and more. First of all a significant plus about Neptunes is that there are no bunk beds which for every backpacker is a plus. The kicthen inside the hostel is huge, ideal for preparing a meal for a few of your friends! The only flaw is that there is only one fridge for everyone to share. In terms of the accommodation the hostel is split into either mixed dorms or single sex, spread over two floors. The negative aspect being when staying here is that if your on the bottom floor, the shower is upstairs! For evening entertainment there is a huge television in the lounge with Cable TV. A large pool table which is free! Two computers with internet access at $1 for 15mins, and a dart board. The nights sleep is pleasant as mentioned because one is not in a bunk. However it did seem in the mixed dorm that the beds were packed in and do not have individual lights. The location of Neptunes is ideal as its within walking distance of the beach and the centre of Greymouth. One final plus about the hostel is that Magic Bus pick up from Neptunes doorstep.