Reviews of Blenheim Backpackers and Motor Camp. (Hotel) in Blenheim (Marlborough).
Blenheim Backpackers and Motor Camp
27 Budge Street, Riversdale, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
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Information of Blenheim Backpackers and Motor Camp, Hotel in Blenheim (Marlborough)
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This place has a low rate, this doesn’t mean that they offer a bad service or don’t treat their customers well. You should take into account that in almost all cases people only give reviews when they are angry with a service, and not when they are happy about it.
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Reviews of Blenheim Backpackers and Motor Camp
T. Y.Been staying here for months, location itself near town center ( but the town not huge anyway) and near to several major vineyard.
A lot of backpackers staying here for short or long term, travel or working in vineyard. Some are friendly, some are kind , some smoke weed/cigarette that make your room smelly too.
Toilet are clean everyday, kitchen clean several times a week , hygiene is guaranteed, but not the communal area, where sometime smokers are camp there. No offend , smokers dont annoy me but the smokes are.
Wi-Fi techinically useless, unless you go to the communal area to get the strong signal, even strong signal it still slow, so basically free Wi-Fi provided mean they provide you nothing on internet service.
Laundry provided ( with small charges applied ) , yep , you need to insert coins to wash and dry your clothes.
I wanted to give better rate, but the price for two person with 280 dollars with the quality of amenities given definitely not worth, not until they upgrade Wi-Fi.
1 star given for cosy room ( with own fridge, water boiler ) , some are complaining their room dirty, but mine perfectly fine.
1 star given for the hygiene of both toilet and kitchen ( so far I did not have any bad experience )
1 star given for the location itself
1 star lost for the bad or nearly useless Wi-Fi
1 star lost for the smoker's smokes ( sorry this is personal ), because they are everywhere.
S. T.I don't know how the hostel looked a few months ago, but me and a friend of mine were here for the weekend and it's the best working hostel as far as we can evaluate that. The rooms are very clean, everyone got it's own toaster and fridge in the room and there is enough space for all your belongings. The showers are good, the people are friendly and in the summer you can go for a swim in a clear pool. We came here at the end of the summer season, so there's not much work in the vineyards or anywhere else, but if you come in the winter season, there's far enough work I think. The only thing which is a bit negative is that the WiFi doesn't work at all times, but they will fix it in the near future they said. Just go for it, it's gonna be a cool experience.
U. K.Stayed there for 6 weeks while working on a vineyard. The facilities are good but during high season you have to wait sometimes because there are not enough for 130+ people. Wi-Fi was upgraded right before we left. Kitchens are also fine but sometimes very crowded. But the owners try hard to create a social atmosphere and it works very well. If you have any questions you can always talk to them.
C. B.Tons of people in a big space (which is still not big enough, there's too many people). 2 Kitchens which are full in the evening. Toilets/showers are sometimes full, especially after everyone comes back from work. Does get cleaned sometimes, but is usually dirty and there are tons of flies in the kitchen (really annoying). Literally right next to the railway. A few trains every day/night which practically drive through the camp and wake everyone (who isn't wearing earplugs or sleeps so close to the track that their car shakes) up. Starts at $80/week for tent/vansites if you share your spot with more than 2 people. Nice owners. Some connections to find you work and post is stored in the front office.
J. K.It' s a place for backpackers who are workig in the region so a lot of longterm guests. Also a little bit of party every night (especially on the weekends) and a lot of smoking.
But atmosphere is good in general.
Free hot showers (but just three of them so you might have to wait a little), free WiFi (doesn't work all the time).
a. m.This place isn't a hostel it's more of a campground with some hostel facilities and hostel beds. You need to bring all your own cutlery and pans etc. They have a nice library and a great little pool.
We stayed for a week and it was nice however if you are coming here to find work it is very hard at the moment (Feb 2017) The help to find work is just giving you a list of numbers to try. A few didn't work and most didn't pick up.
This is an alright place for what it is and good value for money if you stay a week. However if you are coming here under the impression that they will help you find work then this is not the case. Facilities are ok but need updating. Could be a great place.
J. C.We've been here a week so far for work and I couldn't be happier with it. We have showers, our own room, a great kitchen and hammocks and laundry. Not sure why there are bad reviews. We have had nothing but kind people and generous hospitality!
B. M.Not sure you can call this a backpacker. I'm sure it's great for people staying for long but not great for people passing through. Not much in the kitchen (no cutlery, plates...) could not get Wi-Fi in the dorms. Atmosphere is a bit weird. On a good point very friendly staff and not too far to town. (walking distance).
N. R.After spending 6 month in that Hostel, I can tell you it's not a place to go in Winter, but you wanna be there in summer! They are making a lot of Partys and are trying to upgrade the facilities. You will also find a lot more work in summer.
L. H.Apologies I gave a bad review to the wrong backpacker. I remember enjoying my time here so much. Free BBQs too and friendly people
E. S.It's the best motorcamp that I found in nz. If you are a backpacker, it's the best option in Blenheim. Always a great vibe, sweet people and parties. Thanks for everything!
R. B.Cabin was clean but the fridge made such a noise it had to be turned off so I could go to sleep. Toilets showers kitchen were all clean
M. I. S. (.Nice swimming pool, good vibes, but it's not clean and so many flies... =/
A. r.Nice and convenient, been here for two days with my van. Allot of space, nice kitchen and bathrooms.
kind reception.
C. D.Great staff had an awesome 3 month stay !
Facilities are good and spacious
The pool is worth it :D
N. R.Super nice place for campervans and back packers. All facilities are provided with nice and tidy living areas.
l. M. h.Great for people travelling and working in Blemheim Nice relaxed vibe nice helpful staff and friendly people staying have cabins as well no big motor homes just cars and vans only
T. S.The pool is dirty but it's a great atmosphere in the hostel
G. W.Great place to stay. Nice clean rooms at reasonable prices. Excellent service.
F. P.Not too bad but better in summer I would say.
S. B.Great atmosphere, clean tidy & always friendly
7. K.I am very thankful for the work of thorough employees.
A. R.Good vibes, poor wifi signal
B. M.Awesome place
O.(Translated) Very nice hostel! Has everything you need (kitchens, hot showers, laundry, good internet) with nice staff. Stayed here for over two months and can only recommend it. Especially if you work in Blenheim anyway :)
(Original)
Sehr schönes Hostel! Hat alles was man braucht (Küchen, warme Duschen, Waschraum, gutes Internet) mit nettem Personal. Waren über zwei Monate hier und kann es nur weiterempfehlen. Besonders, wenn man sowieso in Blenheim etwas arbeitet :)
p.(Translated) Do not miss this backpack!
He is great! Mega good atmosphere, they put you in touch with bosses for work!
It's a big family, really busy during your year in New Zealand
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Ne surtout pas passer à côté de ce backpack !!!
Il est géniale ! Mega bonne ambiance, ils vous mettent en lien avec des patrons pour du travail !
C'est une grande famille, vraiment à vivee durant votre année en nouvelle Zélande
T.(Translated) Nice area with everything you need
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Schöne Anlage mit allem was man braucht
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