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Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Whitianga, near Buffalo Beach

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Outdoor dining
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Exterior
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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14 Bryce Street, Whitianga, 3510
  • Buffalo Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cathedral Cove
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪2 min drive‬

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Whitianga

Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. This 12-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cooks Beach - 31 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 31 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • Shakespeare Cliff Lookout - 34 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Fig - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coroglen Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel

Hostel in Whitianga, near Buffalo Beach
Guests of Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel enjoy features like coffee in a common area, a terrace and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. Other amenities at this hot springs hostel include a garden, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 17 and younger (only guests older than 17 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hostel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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Property is also known as

Turtle Cove Accommodation
Turtle Cove Accommodation Hostel
Turtle Cove Accommodation Hostel Whitianga
Turtle Cove Accommodation Whitianga
Turtle Cove Accommodation Hos
Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel Whitianga

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel?

Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel?

This hostel is located in Whitianga, a short 11-minute walk from Buffalo Beach and also 11 minutes on foot from Lost Spring Thermal Pools. You'll also find Mercury Bay Museum and Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel feature a casino?

No, Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel offers free breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Does Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel is Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome), which is 1.2 mi away (2 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel.

Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nikita, M

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

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Quality hostel

Easy walk into town, decent hostel

10/10 Excellent

Marina, Canada

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

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

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

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

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

Karen, Dover, Kent

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

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

R

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo, Santiago

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

Amazing place!!

Great place!

8/10 Good

Rivkah, San Francisco

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

Loved it

Clean and very nice

10/10 Excellent

Lois, Minneapolis

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.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Service: Go the extra mile; Cabin was great for 3 of us. Clothes line between cabins would be good for togs & towels. We used the power cords instead.

8/10 Good

Ghulam

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value

Good, clean accomodation in a good location for restaurants and bars in town. Great value as includes basic breakfast.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Clean & Comfortable

Very comfortable hostel. Rooms were lovely with plenty heating etc. Showers & toilets nearby. Would use again.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you are not a backpacker, stay somewhere else

The only room with an ensuite at this place is of a size of a shoebox, located in the middle of the kitchen and 'entertainment area' where a dozen of backpacker are cooking their meals, laughing and drinking from early morning till late. Linens and pillowcases are really old. The breakfast (which included bread, butter spread, two jams and a cereal on the counter) can not be a reason to stay here either. Overall impression, this is a paradise for backpackers and a nightmare for all the rest. It was the worst accomodation in NZ for the money we paid.

10/10 Excellent

Noreen, New Zealand - Bay of Plenty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: clean and well presented; Value: Bargain; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; Short walk to town centre

6/10 Okay

John, Buffalo

Liked: Cleanliness

Right in the middle of town

Convenient location. Reasonable room. The cooking utensils in the common kitchen need up graded

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Illinois

Expensive for what you get

Rooms okay, very small, beds comfortable. Shared baths were really shared. Two showers in one room. Only one toilet in another room. Had to ring for front desk if you wanted anyone, they were never there. Nothing close in the neighborhood but Whitianga is not big so easy to walk around.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: A steal; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;