Akaroa Backpackers — Hotel in Banks Peninsula Community

Not clean. Tea towels smelt as did the dish cloths. They were not changed daily. The rubbish bins weren't emptied each day. The small cooker in the kitchen was so full of fat and left over food it was disgusting. The hand towels and floor mats in the bathroom weren't changed. The dust was thick on certain surfaces. Curtains were ripped and falling apart. The whole place was run...

Not a pleasant experience. The kitchen was filthy. The bathroom was filthy. The bar staff was lovely, but this place could make someone seriously sick. It really needs a renovation and cleanliness needs to be a priority.

The area itself is beautiful, and the situation of this place is perfect. It just requires...

Buzzy and full of locals, good beer nice staff. Paid $90 for a very small double room with shared facilities. Photo is of sea view from rooftop sitting area at dusk. So location pretty central and good. Not expensive - you get what...