"This is a very friendly and pleasant hostel and a great place to relax.
The building is old but is clean and comfortable. The rooms are large and have plenty of space for to put your backpacks. There is a large balcony area that is great for reading or enjoying a quiet chat. The kitchen is clean and has everything you expect. There is a pleasant outdoor dining area, as well as a couple of hammocks and some sunchairs that are great for a quiet afternoon. The toilets and showers are...
"'Gateway to the Coromandel'. Next to Information Centre, Intercity Bus stop. Walk off bus and through our gateway. 'Just like home', comfortable, clean, safe, internet, free town bikes, duvets. Relax with BBQ or book on our large deck. Close to cafes, pubs, swimming pool, banks. Short walk to Goldfields Shopping Centre. Closest base to walk beautiful (DOC) Kauaeranga Valley and amazing Pinnacles. Daily shuttle available. The Gateway Backpackers, 209 Mackay St, Thames.
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"A.B.C. Backpackers in Thames on the Coromandel was recommended to us because of its location in the heart of Thames in an old hotel. It is still more of an old hotel than a backpackers. The rooms are enormous, but the walls could use a coat of paint and the carpets could be cleaned. The bunks in the bunk rooms are new and the mattresses also new. However, the beds in the double rooms are left over from the hotel, and they are past their “use by” date.
The lounge area was a...
