Okay well my first real Gem since i started travelling as i walked along the road beside the lovely beach from my bus drop off point i was having a rest as this man (local) passed me he was very polite to ask me if i had booked anything ( i said No ) He then told me to go... More

In my 7 months of travelling this would be the best Backpackers i have come upon yet by a mile as its only been since NZ i have really learnt about Tripadvisor. Well the Peppertree started with a great smiling happy welcome at the front counter by Rosey then was shown to my room and told everyhting about the place... More

The staff were very friendly, accomodating and helpful. My room was reasonably clean and with quite good facilities for the price I was paying. I was just hoping there was an electric fan which would have made my stay almost perfect considering that this was not a hotel. But my entire stay would be categorized as quite pleasant. This I... More

The Peppertree Lodge is a very clean, efficiently run hostel in Pahia. It's on a road of various hostels and hotels, and seemed to be a good choice if you don't want a party party type of hostel. I stayed in a mixed dorm, which while not hugely spacious, had enough room for everyone and their things (no lockers). The... More

Stayed for a number of nights there great atmosphere and great people, excellent service from rosey top bloke made our stay that much better. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again! ! 10/10!!!!! Thanks for a great stay!

first and fore most the ultimate best thing about the Pepper Tree the warm welcome from Rosie! ive stayed in a mulitude of back packers and hostels all over new zealand and it is always nice to be welcomed as more than just the fee of accomodation! Rosie looked after us really well that we ended up staying more than... More

Paihia is an amazingly beautiful place and Peppertree Lodge was one of the best hostels we stayed in during our trip across New Zealand. The host was really friendly and had a great kitchen and social area. Our en-suite double room was really spacious and everything was really clean. It's location is really close to the amenities and the beach.... More

We stayed in Peppertree Lodge on 8 February 2013 for one night. After successless search in town we decided to pay 72 NZ$ (double bed) for a not very nice looking room with four beds. It didn't look very clean and the owner/manager welcomed us while eating and quite rude. For the toilets/showers we had to go downstairs and to... More

Okay first off i would like to say a big thanks to the friendly service i got when i arrived there (Rosie) and his well thought out plan for me when i asked him some questions Big Thanks to there. Now to the Peppertree itself very clean, pleasant feeling about it, open plan kitchen which i really did enjoy &... More