The Hostelz.com Review
Bumbles Backpackers is nestled on the shores of Lake Wakapitu, about three hundred meters outside of the Queenstown city centre. This hostel's variety of services and million dollar views make it a must-stay when looking for a place to lay your head at night. Common areas close around 11 p.m., so if you are looking for a party you'll have to move it to a bar at some point in the night. Because rooms are somewhat spread out, it is not that noisy or rowdy and accommodates people of all ages.
The Location
Queenstown is a small area so it isn't to hard to find the hostel. If you walk down the main road Shotover Street and follow it around until it runs into the lake you will see Bumbles. It is right across from the lakefront park and the fueling station for boats.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Bumbles has various bedroom options from privates to shared dorms. Dorms often have a little area that was formerly a kitchenette with sink but you are not allowed to cook anything in there anymore. The sink still exists and cupboards are there if you need to store anything. Other than that there are comfortable beds with sheets and comforters and small cabinets to store belongings, but not much in the form of lockers or anything of significant size. Bathrooms vary and can be spacious or a little cramped depending on what room you get. Showers are kept clean and have very hot water and hooks to hang towels and clothes. Depending on the size of the room there may be one or two toilets that are also kept clean.
Common Spaces
The lounge and kitchen areas can get a bit congested during mealtime but have all the supplies to keep you going. There are three different burner ranges and three refrigerators for you and your food. The lounge area has a small TV with supplied videos and DVDs for your viewing. There is no cable so there are only four channels that are accessible to you, but for most of the day everyone is outside anyway so not many people are hanging around the lodge.
Extras
Bumbles also provides services to hook you up with local tour agencies. If you want to get somewhere, bungee jump, skydive, river raft, or glacier walk you can talk to the reception and they can get you deals and discounts. If you are looking for internet you will have to walk into the city to use it, but if all you need is a phone they have one for you. At reception you can also get tokens and change to wash your clothes on site since you probably just soiled them from jumping off a bridge.
The Location
Queenstown is a small area so it isn't to hard to find the hostel. If you walk down the main road Shotover Street and follow it around until it runs into the lake you will see Bumbles. It is right across from the lakefront park and the fueling station for boats.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Bumbles has various bedroom options from privates to shared dorms. Dorms often have a little area that was formerly a kitchenette with sink but you are not allowed to cook anything in there anymore. The sink still exists and cupboards are there if you need to store anything. Other than that there are comfortable beds with sheets and comforters and small cabinets to store belongings, but not much in the form of lockers or anything of significant size. Bathrooms vary and can be spacious or a little cramped depending on what room you get. Showers are kept clean and have very hot water and hooks to hang towels and clothes. Depending on the size of the room there may be one or two toilets that are also kept clean.
Common Spaces
The lounge and kitchen areas can get a bit congested during mealtime but have all the supplies to keep you going. There are three different burner ranges and three refrigerators for you and your food. The lounge area has a small TV with supplied videos and DVDs for your viewing. There is no cable so there are only four channels that are accessible to you, but for most of the day everyone is outside anyway so not many people are hanging around the lodge.
Extras
Bumbles also provides services to hook you up with local tour agencies. If you want to get somewhere, bungee jump, skydive, river raft, or glacier walk you can talk to the reception and they can get you deals and discounts. If you are looking for internet you will have to walk into the city to use it, but if all you need is a phone they have one for you. At reception you can also get tokens and change to wash your clothes on site since you probably just soiled them from jumping off a bridge.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
October 2007
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Perfect location I guess you should not expect for more for a good/cheap hostel in Queenstown. This place is right on the lakeshore road and is a short walk away from the town centre (but further enough to be a quite place to sleep). The lady who worked there was quite helpful and cheerful. The catch we had were the beds, which were not as good compared to other hostels we stayed. Also, we thought seven people for one shared shower was a bit of inconvenience. Other than that, highly recommended. — PB (2008-04-24) Great -- all we needed! Bumbles is in a great location with a beautiful view. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. My sister and I shared a twin room, which was very small but all we needed, with the bathroom just next door (but we had to walk outside to get there). The room had a heater which kept it toasty warm and the staff were only too happy to give us extra blankets when we asked for them. The bathroom and kitchen were kept clean, and it had a really nice lounge area. Overall, it's a great hostel, as long as remember you've booked into a hostel and aren't expecting a luxury hotel! — Liz , Australian (2007-07-13) Professional staff that went out of their way to help me out. Clean and comfortable! I'd stay again! — Hoo-Doo (2007-02-18) Fantastic hostel! Location perfect, views stunning, rooms comfortable and clean, but best of all staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. I can't wait to stay again! — Mairi (2006-11-26) Best hostel we stayed in. Clean rooms, amazing views great location and the friendliest staff anywhere (they even bought us a round of drinks at the world bar). Highly recommended. — Anon (2006-04-13) This place was recommended to me and now I am relaying the message to all of you. I have now stayed here about four times. It is so close to the nightlife and the views are insane. The woman who runs the facility is so much fun as well. We always ended up going out to town with other backpackers. Definitely the best hostel in Queenstown, if not New Zealand. — Heather (2005-09-30) It was only a hop skip and jump to town or a stumble home after a night out. Everyone was so nice, from the people working there to the people staying there. The atmosphere was wicked. It is the cleanest hostel I have ever seen. Keep up the good work guys. — Sarah (2005-08-18) I booked online from their Web site. There was no old woman there, I think she has retired. But I had the best time ever here. The staff helped me with everything, from what activities to do, to where the best places were to go drinking. It is the best and cleanest hostel I have been to in New Zealand. Can't wait to go back, guys. See you soon. ;) — Anonymous (2005-07-16) There's a really nice lady who runs the place, plus there's a good kitchen and it's close to the town centre and bars. It's very clean. — Adam Thorniley (2004-05-12)