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Kiwisnest is like a home away from home,This huge villa is set in beautiful gardens on the main street of Dunedin . Surrounded by all the best Motels , accross the road from Otago University and Museum, a 5 min, flat walk from main shopping area, cafes , bars and restaurants. The ambiance of Kiwis Nest is suitable for a variety of guests from families to couples & singles. Rooms to suit all budgets. Friendly and helpful staff. Free WiFi. Limited Off Street parking
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I loved this hostel and cannot recommend it enough! Well located, really clean and with great facilities. The best part is the staff thou, they are ALL GREAT, just a special cheers to Eliza, best of the best ☺ I will def come back one day
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Wendy Broomhall, Owner at Kiwis Nest
Responded 17 Aug 2020
Thank You for your review the Kiwis Nest Staff appreciate your kind comments, will be lovely to have you stay anytime you are in Dunedin. Kind Regards Liz Kiwis Nest Team.
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My mother and I stayed here in separate rooms. We found the backpackers to be spotlessly clean and the rooms and beds were comfortable. An excellent place to stay on a budget. The service was friendly and approachable.
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Wendy Broomhall, Owner at Kiwis Nest
Responded 9 Jul 2020
Hi Theresa, Thank you for the lovely review we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the nest and we hope to see you again in the future. :)
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Honestly the most worst place I had been too since I arrived no one was at the reception and they put their number on the door but for 40 minutes no one has answered the damn phone and I left a message as well. If you are unattended then answer the phone. I can’t stand at the reception for hours. And I still had to wait. Honestly the worst service.
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Wendy Broomhall, Owner at Kiwis Nest
Responded 9 Jul 2020
Hi Daisy, My sincere apologies for such a poor response time. This is highly unusual and I will be addressing the issue so that it does not happen again in the future.
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I have stayed here a few times. Great backpacker accommodation. Warm, comfortable, clean, homely atmosphere. Lovely, helpful, kind manager. Piping hot showers. Excellent kitchen facilities. It is a very popular destination and often full. Doesn't appear to attract a rowdy clientele. Very cosy and civilised.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Dorms, ensuite, double, or single rooms are all good. I have tried them all.
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I had a reservation for a private room ensuite after completing my subantarctic island voyage of three weeks. I was met by a very friendly young man who gave me a tour of the hostel so I knew where everything I might need could be found. My room was the most pleasant hostel space I've experienced. Firm bed, great bathroom, fridge, desk, lamp, armoir and one key for all entrances and my door. A brisk walk to the town center and local attractions so my car could remain parked. I felt very comfortable and satisfied with this very pleasant place. If I return to Dunedin in the future I will make sure I have my reservations fo Kiwis Nest.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Room Tip:I had a private ensuite room that backed up to a dorm in a separate building. Open windows...
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I stayed only a night and was pleasantly surprised that I got a tour of the house upon arrival. My room was to a side street but still quite noisy. Also there was hardly any space in the fridge and it could do with some cleaning.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Super Comfy beds and close to city center. The manager Roz was awesome and gave us some great recommendations for what ended up being the best restaurant we've ate at the entire trip at New Zealand at Buster Greens just down the road. Looking forward to staying at Kiwis Nest next time we're in Dunedin!
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Came to Dunedin for a Special Event hostel was really close to the Octagon Restaurants and Meriden Mall very Acessible for what we needed Room was very clean great bonus for the price was free toiletries and towels supplied
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Wendy B, Cleaner/Receptionist at Kiwis Nest
Responded 22 Oct 2019
Thank You for your kind review Kiwis Nest Team appreciate our Quest feedback we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Yes we are fortunate that the Hostel is in a good location. Cheers Liz Kiwis Nest Team.
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We stayed here for one night after a long hike . We arrived late but opening the door to our room was like heaven. Lovely and well presented. Clean towels, tea coffee, soap shampoo, and it was warm. Beautiful place excellent value for money. We would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Wendy B, Cleaner/Receptionist at Kiwis Nest
Responded 22 Oct 2019
Thank You for your excellent review Kiwis Nest Team really appreciate your comments we like to make our Quest stay comfortable and a experience to remember. Have a great day. Cheers Liz Kiwis Nest Team.
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Kiwi's Nest is close to most of Dunedins City attactions being an easy walk to Otago museum the university the botanic gardens and the Octogon and the Railway station and the shops. it is nicely furbished and clean.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Wendy B, Part Time Receptionist. at Kiwis Nest
Responded 15 Oct 2019
Thank You for your review yes Kiwis Nest is in a very good location we like to ensure our guest enjoy their stay hope you will visit again. Cheers Liz and the Kiwis Nest Team.
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