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Penny's Backpackers

6 Stafford Street, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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3.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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Loughborough
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Lovely staff, great lounge with free computers, free internet, free playstation, lots of DVDs. A good kitchen with free tea and coffee. Nice clean rooms. The best shower I've ever had in a hostel!!! Just a fantastic hostel. And cheap too!!! Great location as well. Nothing at all to complain about. Great stuff!! More

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Queenstown
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

I like the pennys backpacker, it's a very nice place to stay. When somthing not happen: Somebody stole my money out of the wallet in pennys backpacker and the people there are not intersting to find the thief, then helpful. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Great place to stay. Near to the local attractions (The Octagon, pub and restaurant area) and bus routes. Good facilities and free internet. Excellent lounge. A relaxed vibe. Good for mid 20's to early 30's. More

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Wellington
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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We first went to central backpackers Dunedin but they were full so they offered us to check out if there were beds available at Penny's. They did NOT tell us that they would immediately make a booking for us and they did NOT tell us either that we would each have to pay 3 NZD on top for their booking.... More

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Cayenne, French Guiana
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

This is a great place to Stay in Dunedin (5 mins Walk from the Octagon). Furthermore this is the best value for money in Dunedin and the Manager is very Friendly. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

We stayed here while Elton John was playing and we were struggling to find a place to stay. The receptionist was very helpful and found us a decent room. The kitchen and bathrooms were of a high standard of cleaness. The TV room had a cool interior and the internet is free for paying guests. The only thing is that... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
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We were promised a double room to ourselves but by the time we arrived they were all taken and there was no offer of a refund. We were given a mattress on the floor to sleep on, in a huge room with about 30 other mattresses. Gross. The manager [Barry] was rude and (I'm pretty sure) drunk and extremely unprofessional.... More

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Taipei, Taiwan
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2011

The manager here is nice and very friendly Always clean up the stuff someone left behind Roommate here are sweet. It's safe for single lady to stay here. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2011
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We really had a good experience especially with a good deal. Loved the free bikes as well. I just hate that _they're located so far from the city More

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Selangor
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This probably the worst backpacker I had been stay in NZ. The room was not clean, floor mat was wet and many hairs found on the floor. Not many bath room and some bath room was not clean. The hot water was not consistent in some bath room, so must choose the right one. Many funny idea had been implement... More

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