Chez la Mer Backpackers

Akaroa, South Island, New Zealand

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Address	50 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa Map
Price	$25 dorm bed / $60 double or twin Check Current Prices by Date Here

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Description

Features

Kitchen
Lounge / Common space
BBQ
Book Collection/Exchange
Washing Machine (laundry)
Clothes Dryer
Bike Rental
Phones (public or in room)

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Comment by George & Rosie, Australian

August 2007

Perfect
This place is pretty special. We had a double room for a couple of nights and loved this place. It is a really special hostel -- very homey, with a warm log fire raging in the lounge room over winter and the best-equipped kitchen I've ever come across. It basically feels like you're staying in a home. The best thing was how friendly everyone was. Unlike all the "Kiwi Experience"/"GAP year" backpackers we came across in New Zealand, people were so friendly here and would, for example, offer to make you a cup of tea when they made one for themselves. Not suited to those who are looking to drink, party, and fornicate their way around the world -- more a place to relax and rejuvenate.

Comment by Maria and Leanne

March 2007

This was a nice hostel to stay in and the owners were nice, but we think safety is a problem here. There are no locks on the dorm doors and we had money stolen from a padlocked bag. We later found out that this has happened before so were not impressed! It was also very noisy and the kitchens were tiny. We won't be returning!

Comment by Susan H

February 2006

I loved it, so homey. fantastic garden in back. American owned. French atmosphere. Spent 3 nights there could have spent a week. Groceries close by, everything within walking distance.

Comment by Anonymous

December 2004

It's very clean and comfortable, and nice and friendly!

Comment by Anonymous

December 2004

This is a lovely, wee hostel. It was very homely, and the garden was amazing.

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