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Adventure Backpackers Lodge

1 Main Road, Neiafu, Tonga
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

This place is OK. There is nothing special about it. One of the few places to stay downtown in Vava'u and does offer a clean bed and a kitchen for free. The staff is friendly. The hostel overlooks the market with a balcony and they organize whale watching and other activities if you wish. The price is a little high... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

I was hoping black holes like this had died in the 70s. cockroaches, dirty bedding, dirty showers, dirty kitchen. See the photo of the bed stain and what a rip off price. Unfortunately for me the ferry was late arriving so I had no time to find anywhere else. You would be better off sleeping on the wharf. Staff were... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

Hi I stayed here for four nights - booked for me as I was working in Vava'u. The place was well equipped and situated but TOP$89 a night was expensive for no hot water on some days, no internet as advertised and there are bed bugs. Staff were friendly. EVJD.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

We stayed at Adventure Backpackers on 2 occasions for a total of 6 days overall in a double room with a balcony. The room was really bright which was fantastic and was very clean and had a fan on the ceiling which kept you plenty cool at night time. Our room didn’t have en-suite but we were right next to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

The lodge is basic, clean and friendly. No luxury, but very central in the town. We had a room with our own bathroom, with hot water, even though the common bathrooms only had cold water. Good common kitchen area and balcony, and OK common room (although the DVD collection is quite sad). The staff is very helpful and service minded.... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

I stayed here for about 6 nights and it makes a good base if your are out all day and want to save money. its close to the market which is good for some fruit for breakfast or a cheap local fish plate for lunch. the staff at the hostel were rude and lazy - you should feel honoured if... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

Ended up staying at Adventure Backpackers for a week in July. I have to say we aren't normally backpackers but our other accommodation ended up having bugs in the bed and was so noisy we couldn't sleep so we moved into town. It is hard to find mid range accommodation on Vava'u but we had the room with ensuite and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2012

Some people don't like this hostel because it's not isolated on the water. I loved it. From my bedroom I could see the harbor with all the sailboats and the ferry coming in. I also loved the sounds: the fishing boat hooting when the fresh catch came in and the bells of the Catholic church ringing and calling people to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I have always had reservations about staying a backpackers but ended up here after recommendation from a friend. I stayed in a private room (paid 89TOP). It was clean,had a fan that worked wonderfully and the bed was comfortable. Its right in town so you wouldn't have trouble getting anywhere. The staff are very helpful and kitchen has all that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

staying in town can always be noisy anywhere but there are some rooms that are quieter than others in this case its the dorm rooms met one of the owners in a bar and got to talking i was very drunk and not able to drive my car to the group house and didnt want to leave my laptop the... More

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Additional Information about Adventure Backpackers Lodge

Also Known As:
Adventure Backpackers Lodge Tonga/Neiafu
Address: 1 Main Road, Neiafu, Tonga
Region: Tonga > Vava'u Islands > Neiafu
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 8 Speciality lodging in Neiafu
Price range (per night): ₹ 2,704
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Top location in Neiafu, overlooking the Port of Refuge Harbour, fruit and handicraft market, close to all activities, restaurants and shops etc. Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds, linen provided, reliable management, great rates, variety of room types, great place to meet other travellers and share ideas. Tour booking desk, guests laundry and kitchen, hot showers, discounts available for long stay guests in low season (January to May). Recommended for past 10 years by fellow travellers. ... more   less 

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