Rutherford Hostel

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1. Inês Botica ★★★★★

   Great place for working holiday visa people!! Lots of ads for places to work are put up here. The rates are great at 150$/week for a shared room, and 195$/week for a private one. Very cozy common area, and two very nice ladies for staff ❤️

   almost 6 months ago
2. John Lyons ★★★★★

   A great backpackers run by a very friendly and helpful lady. Stayed in a bunk room of eight which was cosy. All facilities were neat and tidy. Other guests are a mix of backpackers and permanent residents. The atmosphere was friendly with everyone getting along. Close to all facilities. An enjoyable stay.

   1 year ago
3. Sam Carlson ★★★★☆

   Overall a pretty, cozy, economic, and simple hostel. It's definitely seen brighter days and worn in a lot of ways. Most of the negative complaints basically come down to it's age and use but for a cheap place it's not bad. Host was extremely nice. My issue is with the building structure in storms. I was there during a rainy and windy night and it was pretty challenging to sleep as the building constantly sounded like it was going to collapse in on itself. All the partition walls that they've added to create rooms basically creak like an according and sound like someone is breaking down your door when the exterior wall faces any wind. It's crazy how loud it was. Overall I wouldn't stay here again if it was a stormy night but I would any other day of the week.

   1 year ago

1. Anne ★★★★★

   Honestly, I don’t understand the previous review. We enjoyed our stay. The lady at the reception was lovely, everything was clean and there were heaps of other backpackers (also some workers, but they were nice as well). Nice location as well. I would definitely come back.

   almost 2 years ago
2. Hannah Moses ★★★☆☆

   Ok to rest your head for a night, but if you're just stopping over it's probably worth making the extra drive to a hostel in Picton or Nelson. It felt more like a long term home for workers rather than a backpackers. There didn't seem to be any point in booking online as the staff didn't have access to the online booking system so a space isn't guaranteed, although it was quite quiet when we arrived. Room and amenities were fine although there was no lights in our room so had to use a torch from 6:30pm.

   almost 2 years ago
3. David Little ★★☆☆☆

   Not really a backpacker hostel, more of a long-term rental place for many people working locally. Which means no room in cubbies or fridge for food, and people coming and going all night. I paid handsomely for a windowless room right beside the open-all-night common room, and was awakened many times during the night. Moderately clean.

   almost 5 years ago

1. F G ★☆☆☆☆

   Probably the worst hostel I ever stayed in! No one around to check in, calling the number given for after hours enquiries only resulted in voicemail; very dirty; beds not made up; old, worn and very uncomfortable mattresses; messy kitchen with only three mugs and glasses available. The only good thing was that a long-term guest was so nice to sort me out, show me around and change the linen with fresh ones. She even borrowed me her heater as the one in the room didn't work. Cheap place, but I can't really recommend staying there, was glad when I left.

   almost 5 years ago
2. Jenny T ★★★★☆

   I stayed here for a couple of weeks. It's nice, quiet and clean. I like the living room. Kitchen is small but basically got everything. The manager is kind and easy-going. The price is reasonable also.

   more 9 years ago
3. edwin looi ★★★★☆

   clean, big and spacious area, very homely decorated.. just feel like home.. very spacious n fully equip kitchen.. easily can accommodate many people cooking at once.. dining n living area no doubt u can have a dozen people dining or just laid around.. i stayed there for 3 months... i just loves the quiet area...

   more 12 years ago

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