Aspen Lodge Backpackers

Available, reasonably priced (we booked for 5 when it was possible that there would only be 2 of us left - it ended up 5 as the flights back to Auckland were cancelled as we expected might happen) and the price was still reasonable if just the two of us. But not fancy for that price - better than having nothing for the stranded travellers. Convenient. Easy check in.

The shower smells of mould (unit 7) - does it need cleaning down the drain as mould wasn't really evident, maybe leaking into walls? Biggest let down was that the kitchen didn't open until 9am, according to the person in our party left behind to pack bags while others were delivered to the airport so couldn't make a coffee. If this is actually the case that's pretty ridiculous as often times you are leaving early for flights or tours. Why have wire-wove bunk beds when you can have slat beds - longer lasting, not noisy and better performing for mattress comfort, however bunk beds were squeaky but not uncomfortable). Double/Queen bed was good.

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The location is good, handy to the CBD, and the bus stops just a walk away.

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