Jack's Backpackers — Hotel in South Island

After 3 months and a half spent there, I was planning to make the best praise of the place. However, in this marvelous adventure grew a shadow that I can't ignore anymore. Indeed, now that I was treated so violently, I'll recommend the backpackers to find another place until the current manager is either finding peace in herself or being replaced. I always think that making mistakes is fundamentally human and not so serious; of course, it happens to be preoccupied by oneself worries, trying to figure out things alone when life can be so difficult. But when Monique tries to draw a professional attitude she breaks in moody and aggressive attitudes towards the people who stays. I wish I was the only one that had to deal with it but obviously she can't keep a straight face and talk calmly. Even after helping out for free in the hostel, playing so long with her kid and always paying the rent (even if sometimes the paiement was delayed due to some difficulties), she accused me of not having paid, of not wanting to, of making out things in my head, of arguing with her when obviously she was the one arguing with me. I asked her to check the camera because I knew I was right and I knew what I said. She didn't want to hear anything. She uses the camera only to sneak in on people conversation to know what they could say about her. I wonder if in her other jobs she's also yelling at people like she did it so professionally with me. Being treated like I was the most disrespectful human being ever, when she knew I always did my best to take care of the hostel, the dishes or her son when needed, is beyond understanding. I would recommend Monique to try praying and go to church a little bit more to reflect on her own behaviour, thoughts and words, because this peace she's seeking for, she obviously can't find it alone. She's fighting herself so badly that she's fighting everyone else around her. I understand her but I can't defend her anymore. Screaming at me, accusing me, kicking me out when I asked to pay only for one more night before getting my plane for Japan... it was too much for me. She's so unhappy she's destroying everyone, especially herself. Hopefully one day she'll build up enough confidence to be able to say "I made a mistake about the paiement, I'm sorry, can you pay for it ?" instead of losing her temper and acting like a highschool teenage girl. She should now be ashamed because yes, everyone knows what she did and everyone knows how she behaves. She can try acting nice with other customers now but it's too late to act hypocritical. If she can put her "business mask" on to kick people out, she should at least keep it on always. No one wants to see those eyes bulging with rage. No one wants to hear cawing. It's horribly hideous, disrespectful towards people but mostly towards herself. Hate and hypocrisy never made anyone happy. I wish her to find a job that will suit her better since she hates this one and its people so much. In the future maybe she should try being more empathetic and less self centered when the only thing she can do properly is blaming others. Feeling crushed by your close circle doesn't mean you should crush everybody else to get a glimpse of the power you can't get over your own life. You can scream, roll your eyes, spit in my face that I am in the wrong, but the camera heard it all. That's all I need to say. Now, if she needs to find strength to face all her internal battles, she should start by loving, caring, trusting and praying. She can stay jealous and be mad about young people traveling, enjoying themselves; or she can be a little happier by giving herself more love and tenderness.

I wish you to heal your wounded soul and to read the Bible I let you as a gift. You gave me hate on Easter Monday, I gave you a way to sort out your problems. Your choice to give it a chance or not.

As for the five stars... I'll just put one as I also believe the last night was stolen from me. But, of course, except for the last two nights at Jacks, it was...

This is a backpackers accommodation not a hotel. Loved staying here. Stayed on two occasions ,one in bunk room (1 of 6 )and on the other occasion I tented as it was full. Excellent location, walk to cafes etc ,safe, very clean, cheap and cheerful! .It is situated in an old villa . .Linen supplied apart from towel. Washing machines (2) free use - no drier but laundry next door has drier; owners are friendly ,and kind .Free internet . Kitchen is large has everything you may need. One larger bathroom with shower toilet and handbasin (I used this one all the time) . Two other toilets and other separate small showers. Large lounge - plenty room and a wood burner for winter. Large deck area out back with assorted seating arrangement. Lawn area and a big old chestnut tree! Parking is available on a first in first served basis but parking available in street anyway. Short walk to town . Town has small but good art gallery .Supermarket 5 mins walk away . Info place next to Railway Station where all info on stuff to do is available . 20-30 mins by car from Picton where...

We had the most amazing time at Jacks’s in what we are calling our favourite hostel in New Zealand!! As a group of 21/22 year old lads we couldn’t have been more fantastic stay which replicated a very social home away from home. Very clean and spacious we settled into our room nicely. And then whether it was chilling out in the cozy lounge area, playing some badminton, darts, skate boarding or having some drinks at the very sociable out house section, this place had it all. We spent our night having plenty of wine from the surrounding famous vineyards and chatting to other hostel stayers from around the world in what’s been one of our favourite nights since we’ve been here. We would finally like to give a big thank you to host Monique who was so accommodating and welcoming over our stay. So if you are in Blenheim or New Zealand in general this is...