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aisze767
Christchurch, New Zealand
Reviewed 10 July 2016
very lovely and beautiful backpackers, with a nice garden and bbq place. fully equipped kitchen and warm living room. free unlimited wifi, clean and tidy room. the staffs were very friendly and helpful.
AnjaHF
Gurmels, Switzerland
Reviewed 9 July 2016
We are a family of four and just spent two nights in the hostel. It is very well situated, right in the center of Akaroa. There is parking on the road right in front of the hostel and a shopping place 2 minutes away. There...More
A lovely backpacker hostel, good for single travellers in a very pretty town. Full of nice people!
It also has free spices in the kitchen as well as towels and bikes to borrow. The beds are comfy, you get two pillows even in a dorm...More
The beds are uncomfortable and the shower is horrible BUT there is unlimited wifi(just ask for more codes). They only take cash. Area is cute so it's not a reason not to come but be careful with this hostel. The kitchen is also pretty weirdly...More
This hostel is a terrible value. Our room STANK!! It was so gross. Also, the facilities are pretty weak. The kitchen is way too small to accomodate the number of people using it and there is only 1 bathroom and you had to go outside...More
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Price range US$46 - US$57 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room) Room types Non-Smoking Rooms Reservation Options TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com so you can book your Chez La Mer Backpackers reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers. Location New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Akaroa
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"get room further away from kitchen and communal area, even i close my door i can still smell the smoke from..." "Try for the upstairs Queen-Twin ~ with ensuite ~~~~ other bathrooms get VERY busy ;)" "Ensuite dorms are better in summer (max of 5 people using your shower)" "Both the ensuites are very good value."
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