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4.7 out of 5

"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 ... " More

By Cathy, from New Zealand - Auckland on Fri 30 Jan 2015

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Hotel Description

At Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools.

This smoke-free hostel offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of limited parking.

With a stay at this Whitianga hostel, you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Shakespeare Cliff Lookout and 31.5 km (19.6 mi) from Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery.

HaHei Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Ensuite Room

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Cathedral Cabin, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Lonely Bay Cabin, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel ratings based on 12 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel

Everyone (5) Couples (4) Family (3)
5 out of 5
Pros: Fabulous idea having free breakfast food available - thanks
Location: close to concert
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.

Posted by , from New Zealand - Auckland on 30 Jan. 2015

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Jan. 2015 by

thanks for your review we are happy that you enjoyed the stay. Will look into lines between cabins. Regards Turtlecove Crew

4 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Jan. 2015

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12 Jan. 2015 by

thank you for taking the time to review us. We hope you enjoyed your stay Regards Turtlecove Crew

4 out of 5
Pros: Clean rooms and kitchen. Very quite and peaceful. A very nice stay
Cons: No top sheet provided. It was 25+ degrees over night and the bedding consisted of flanette sheets and a duvet. A little bit too warm for that!
Location: Just right
Facilities: Modern; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

Posted by , from New Zealand - Auckland on 22 Feb. 2014

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Feb. 2014 by

Hi, thank you for taking the time to review our hostel, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay and we are sorry about the flannelette sheet, your right it was to hot for that and we will get that changed immediately. Regards Turtlecove Crew

5 out of 5
Pros: Quiet time after 11 pm respected
Cons: Had to get out of bed to turn off light
Location: Quiet place easy to find
Facilities: clean and well presented; Value: Bargain; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; Short walk to town centre

Posted by , from New Zealand - Bay of Plenty on 22 Jan. 2014

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22 Jan. 2014 by

Hi, thank you for your lovely review, we are really pleased that you enjoyed your time at our backpacker, our staff will be very pleased and hopefully get a chance to come back. Regards Turtlecove Crew

5 out of 5
Location: Outstanding
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: A steal; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;

Posted by , from New Zealand on 16 Nov. 2013

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16 Nov. 2013 by

Really awesome review thank you so much our staff will be very happy to know that your enjoyed your stay with us and took the time to write a lovely review. Regards Turtlecove Crew.

4 out of 5
Pros: Friendly staff and an enjoyable stay
Location: Central, Accessible, Near transport
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Economical; Service: Respectful, Friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

Posted by , from Australia - QLD - Brisbane on 12 Nov. 2013

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12 Nov. 2013 by

Hi, our staff will be very happy to know you enjoyed your stay with us Thank you Regards Turtlecove crew

5 out of 5
Pros: Spa pool and heated pool
Cons: Could hear neighbours through the walls
Location: Perfect
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

Posted by , from New Zealand on 28 Oct. 2013

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28 Oct. 2013 by

Not sure that this is our review as we do not have a spa pool or heated pool, but it is always nice when someone takes the time to write a review so thank you. Regards Turtlecove

4 out of 5
Pros: Clean comfortable room

Posted by , from New Zealand - Canterbury on 21 Oct. 2013

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5 out of 5
Pros: Kitchen and clean and comfy beds

Posted by , from New Zealand - Northland on 5 Jun. 2013

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5 Jun. 2013 by

We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at our hostel and Thankyou for taking the time to write a review for us. Regards Turtlecove crew

5 out of 5
Location: Tranquil, Close to everything
Facilities: Good; Value: Affordable; Cleanliness: Pleasant, Lovely;

Posted by , from Slovenia on 16 Feb. 2013

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16 Feb. 2013 by

Thankyou for taking the time to write a review, glad you enjoyed your stay Regards Turtlecove Crew

About the Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel

Location 14 Bryce Street, Whitianga, 3510

Property Features

As a guest of Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. The front desk is open around the clock. This Whitianga hostel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel offers 12 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Hair dryer available
  • Iron and ironing board available

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa and Mastercard.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Staffed front desk

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Turtle Cove Accommodation - Hostel.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.