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The Hostelz.com Review
Mainstreet Backpackers is a large hostel that can accommodate groups en route to Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach. It has most basic facilities, though those looking for quiet or solitude may need to look elsewhere.
The Location
The hostel is located on Commerce Street, the main drag in town. It's easy to find and is well marked. There's ample parking out front or in the rear of the building. It is next store to a KFC if you can't be troubled to walk or drive five hundred meters down the road to the grocery store. The main highway is also close by. Bus tours for the beaches pick up directly out front.
Rooms and Bathrooms
All rooms lock, though they all have glass fronts that look out on the courtyard. If you want privacy you'll need to close the blinds. There are a mix of dorm and private rooms. The dorms are really quite cramped -- you're literally head to toe with the bunk next to you. Other rooms come with basic furniture, including a chair, nightstand, and alarm clock. The rooms have a few power points.
The facilities are a bit lacking. The shower rooms are small, with only a small changing area. The doors don't go all the way to the ground or top of the frame, so on brisk mornings it's a tad chilly in there. There are a few toilets, but there are no vanities. If you want to brush your teeth, you'll need to use the "trough" outside the toilets.
Common Spaces
There is a large, social BBQ area at the front of the courtyard that gathers a good crowd on warm evenings. In the rear, there is a large hall with the main lounge, kitchen, and dining area. There is also a washing and drying machine here, along with a coin-operated internet station. The lounge has a TV and a few books. The kitchen has plenty of the necessary supplies. This is a very social hostel, so expect to mix and mingle.
Summary
This is a large hostel because it has to be -- it's a main stop off for tour groups headed to the Cape, and the hostel is usually full during the high season. It's not uncommon to share the grounds with as many as seventy others. In truth, it feels more like a large, converted motel than a typical hostel.
The Location
The hostel is located on Commerce Street, the main drag in town. It's easy to find and is well marked. There's ample parking out front or in the rear of the building. It is next store to a KFC if you can't be troubled to walk or drive five hundred meters down the road to the grocery store. The main highway is also close by. Bus tours for the beaches pick up directly out front.
Rooms and Bathrooms
All rooms lock, though they all have glass fronts that look out on the courtyard. If you want privacy you'll need to close the blinds. There are a mix of dorm and private rooms. The dorms are really quite cramped -- you're literally head to toe with the bunk next to you. Other rooms come with basic furniture, including a chair, nightstand, and alarm clock. The rooms have a few power points.
The facilities are a bit lacking. The shower rooms are small, with only a small changing area. The doors don't go all the way to the ground or top of the frame, so on brisk mornings it's a tad chilly in there. There are a few toilets, but there are no vanities. If you want to brush your teeth, you'll need to use the "trough" outside the toilets.
Common Spaces
There is a large, social BBQ area at the front of the courtyard that gathers a good crowd on warm evenings. In the rear, there is a large hall with the main lounge, kitchen, and dining area. There is also a washing and drying machine here, along with a coin-operated internet station. The lounge has a TV and a few books. The kitchen has plenty of the necessary supplies. This is a very social hostel, so expect to mix and mingle.
Summary
This is a large hostel because it has to be -- it's a main stop off for tour groups headed to the Cape, and the hostel is usually full during the high season. It's not uncommon to share the grounds with as many as seventy others. In truth, it feels more like a large, converted motel than a typical hostel.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
April 2009
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Mainstreet Lodge Backpackers Details
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Location/Contact| Address | 235 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, North Island, New Zealand |
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| Website | www.mainstreetlodge.co.nz |
| Telephone | (09)408-1275 |
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
Not Very Teenager Friendly Awesome Place just a shame that the woman who hosted us was a total busybody! she was constantly breathing down our necks and interfering ... sorry would not stay here again and would not recommend. — Anonymous , New Zealand (2011-09-04) Immaculate I lived here for over a month while working various jobs. I have to say that this hostel is a very well-run operation. You won't find a hostel this consistently clean. The 11 p.m. quiet hours are politely enforced. Alan and Claire were helpful in many little ways that made my stay go very smoothly. They were very pro-active and kept any problems from arising. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone who wants a fun drama-free home. — Karl , United States (2010-01-06)