Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel

Travelers soak up sunshine on the tranquil terrace or enjoy friendly competition at the billiards table at this welcoming hostel near Buffalo Beach

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Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel offers a hearty breakfast to start your day. Unwind in the garden or bask on the sunny terrace. The billiards table is perfect for making new friends, with guests consistently praising their experience.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, Private Bathroom

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Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

HaHei Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen

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2 Twin Beds

Ensuite Room

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Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Cathedral Cabin, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen

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1 Double Bed

Lonely Bay Cabin, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen

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1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Whitianga, Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel is in the suburbs and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery. Cathedral Cove and Shakespeare Cliff Lookout are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Whitianga travel guide

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14 Bryce Street, Whitianga, 3510

What's nearby

Buffalo Beach
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Mercury Bay Museum
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Lost Spring Thermal Pools
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds
1 min drive - 0.7 miles
Maramaratotara Bay
31 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
2 min drive

Restaurants

The Church Restaurant and Accomodation
25 min drive
The Pour House
25 min drive
Hahei Beach Cafe
25 min drive
Eggcentric Cafe
28 min drive
Little Blue Kitchen
25 min drive

About this property

Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel

Hostel near Lost Spring Thermal Pools

Located close to Shakespeare Cliff Lookout and Buffalo Beach, Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel provides free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities.

Other perks at this hostel include:

Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
A billiards/pool table, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

No housekeeping service

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

No elevator

2 floors
Built in 2005
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Towels provided

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Alcohol is not served at this property

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Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel located?

Situated near the airport, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery and Cathedral Cove are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Nikita, M

Jul 11, 2017

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice budget stay

Not a five star hotel experience but good place to crash for the night and explore whitianga, cathedral cove and the area.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

May 16, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Refreshing hostel. Finally a hostel that isn't trying to get as much money from it's guests as possible. Free wifi, free breakfast that includes toast, butter, jam, cereal and milk. Pool table in the back. Friendly staff, clean common rooms. Close to the supermarkets and a couple blocks from the town center. Only negative was there wasn't much of a social atmosphere, but i was there during low season.

6/10 Okay

Chiaki

Mar 27, 2017

便利で静かな宿

2階のツインベッドの部屋に2泊しましたが、隣が女性のシャワールームで電気を付けると換気扇も回るので夜電気を消さないとそれが耳障りでした。近くにスーパーマーケットがあり、繁華街にも徒歩圏内で静かな場所でした。

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jan 14, 2017

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

숙박은 만족스러웠는데 근처에 아무것도 없었어요

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 10, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality hostel

Easy walk into town, decent hostel

10/10 Excellent

Marina, Canada

Nov 25, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Comfortable, and Secure Hostel

My stay at Turtlecove Accommodation was very comfortable, and I would highly recommend it to travelers passing through Whitianga. It is located within walking distance of the town centre, two grocery stores, and a number of lovely beaches. The staff members were extremely helpful and the facilities were kept very clean. The rooms were tidy and well ventilated and the common areas were spacious.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 11, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

I was only for a one night stay but would be worth staying a couple of night. Great to meet new people! Nice clean room.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jul 16, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay aside from loud guests

The accommodation was nice and exactly what expected from a backpackers hotel. The kitchen was nice and clean. Very rowdy guests were staying when we stayed and made us feel unsafe during the night. They were up until about 2-3am and got into a fight with other guests. Other than the guests, a very comfortable stay & would recommend. Very close to the beach and shops and safe neighborhood.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, San Francisco

May 16, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Dece

Decent place. A little noisy because private rooms are adjacent to bathrooms or kitchen, but the sound was minimal at night because they close the common areas. Friendly staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Apr 19, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

朝食付新しくきれいなアコモ

メインストリートからちょっと入ってるけど近くには大きなスーパーマーケットも揃ってるし外食出来る所もいっぱいあります。バッパーの中ではかなりきれいだと思いますのでおすすめします。あと簡単な朝御飯も提供されてました。

8/10 Good

Nathalie, Örebro

Mar 1, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bra litet hostel

En natt efter utforskning av kusten.

8/10 Good

Paloma, R

Feb 27, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel cerca de la playa y del centro

Muy lindo el barrio cercano, el lugar bastante comodo y el desayuno preciso si se levantan temprano.

10/10 Excellent

Per Olof

Feb 26, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underbar stuga första natten. Andra natten i vandrarhemsdel med viss störning

6/10 Okay

CHAN HYUK, Auckland

Feb 18, 2016

Disliked: Room comfort

조용하고 한적한 hostel

비교적 깨끗하고 젊은 청년둘이 많이 숙박하여 활기로왔슴

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 30, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet place to relax

We only stayed one night, but it was a great place to relax after travels around the Coromandel with some peace and quiet. Has everything you need. Great value for money if you're not wanting to spend too much on accommodation.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 29, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple but great

We asked for a late check-in, which was no problem. The free breakfast was simple but all you can eat: toasts, cereals and milk. The room was small but clean and nice. The shared bathrooms were also clean and very close to our room.

8/10 Good

Karen, Dover, Kent

Jan 29, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coromandel stay

This was our first experience of a backpacker's hostel and we didn't know what to expect. We were more than happy with tbe room and the facilities were clean and nearby. We were probably the oldest couple on the site but this won't put us off 'backpacking' again as everybody was really friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 26, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location and very helpful staff!

Location was great and staff were very accomadating. Free parking was available and staff were willing to give advice based not there local knowledge. Enjoyed my stay and would definitely go back!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 24, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

편안히 하루를 보냄

호스텔이고 공용욕실을 사용했지만 불편함은 없었음. 늦께까지 시끄러웠다는 후기가 있어 걱정했는데, 조용한 주택가 분위기였고 함께 머물던 사람들도 늦은 시간에는 조용했음. 간단한 아침이 제공되는 것도 편했음.

8/10 Good

R

Jan 18, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accessible, affordable and comfortable

Stayed here for a weekend while visiting Whitianga - all of the main attractions are a bus/ferry/walk away, and there are plenty of good food places nearby. Staff were helpful and friendly, and the room was clean (we stayed in an ensuite double room). Overall, a very positive experience and would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

코닉, 한국

Sep 15, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

방갈로방이 있는 백페커

더블을 신청했는데 방갈로로 방받았어요 소음이나 주변사람 문제는 전혀 없구요 주인 아무머니인듯한데 너무 친철히 주변에대해 설명해주셨다는 덕분에 조언대로 스케줄 다시잡아 시간 로스없이 주변둘러볼수있었어요 그리고 숙소 근처 무료 와이파아 터지는곳도 알려주심 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

8/10 Good

Tom

Jul 26, 2015

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

¡Buenos consejos!

La dueña del albergue es muy amable y ofrece todo tipo de consejos útiles para visitar la zona cuidando el bolsillo. La limpieza es correcta para un albergue, aunque justita durante la temporada baja. El desayuno es el básico de un albergue: té o café y tostadas.

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo, Santiago

Feb 25, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place!!

Great place!

8/10 Good

Rivkah, San Francisco

Feb 17, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Clean and very nice

10/10 Excellent

Lois, Minneapolis

Feb 12, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Turtle Cove Is Cozy

Turtle Cove is a Backpacker or Hostel. We had a room with twin beds, which we knew about before we booked. Our hosts were very helpful even lending us shovels for digging at the Hot Water Beach. Breakfast of cereal, toast, coffee and fruit was substantial. We particularly enjoyed meeting other travelers. We could not have had a better location. So happy we stayed there.

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8.8

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8/10 Good

Nikita, M

Nice budget stay

Nikita

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Nice place to stay

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