My favorite Hostel in the world. 1) It's just plain classy with it's Art Deco interior, balcony overlooking the center of town, and private lounge upstairs above the madness. The rooms are also more than passing with sinks in each room. 2) The landlady is hysterical and a realist. Very friendly, able to answer every question, and more than accommodating. 3) THE BIG ONE, the Location. You can't beat it. Across the street information center with free WiFi. Pub downstairs, clubs down the street. Waterfront around the corner. Everything else is on the block or one block down. I wish I could have stayed here multiple nights, but had to move on. Whakatane Hotel, you rocked my socks off. read more

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