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Added by Jopie, at 11 December 2014
Opening Hours
- Monday 2:00 – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday 2:00 – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday 2:00 – 7:00 PM
- Thursday 2:00 – 7:00 PM
- Friday 2:00 – 7:00 PM
- Saturday 2:00 – 7:00 PM
- Sunday 2:00 – 7:00 PM
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4 Reviews
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28 March 2017
A home away from home. I live 2hours North of Thames and when staying in Thames, Sunkist is my first choice.
The rooms in the historic building are newly refurbished and now changed into singles and doubles, fresh paint gives it all a clean and well decorated feel, which is also supported by historic photos, matching furniture and Cheryl's knowledge about the building's and Thames history.
The room rate includes a continental breakfast buffet, which allows you a good start into the day. Tea, juice and filter coffee are included. If you would like to go fancier, just prep a full breakfast yourselves in the kitchen.
The kitchen has microwaves, a fridge, hobs and comes with all cooking gear needed.
There is one huge room with comfy bunk beds. Ideal for travelling groups.
The other rooms are single and doubles/twins.
WiFi is available with Tomizone. You need to buy a voucher. Cheryl is happy to help, if you need a hand with onwards bookings.
The garden along the house has outdoor seating, a deck, BBQ and hammocks to relax.
The shopping center (Pak'n'Save, Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, etc) is a ten minute walk down the road. Cinema, museums and cafes are closer.
Thames has a coastal walk for pedestrians and bikes alike, so you can stride out for a good walk from just around the corner.
Just start or finish your tour on the Hauraki Rail Trail from here.
And there is a lot of history around town.
The Intercity stops in front of the door for pickups and drop offs.response / report this review -
17 April 2016
I have stayed at the Sunkist Guest on two occasions within the last 6 weeks. Frankly I wonder why I went back a second time. It is a mistake I will not make again. The first occasion was in a 4 bed bunk room with possibly the most uncomfortable bed i have ever sleep on. The second occasion I stayed there was this weekend and I ungraded to a single room. The room could only be described a cramped. It had a double bed that almost filled the room. I could only shuffle around the bed. The other furnishings within the room were a lounge chair and a half round corner table. Frankly for the money there are better options in Thames.
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02 April 2016
Facilities here for what you pay is really good value imo. A very nice kitchen and free breakfast in morning, clean bathrooms and lots of recreation areas to sit and relax. It's pretty central and you even get a morning shuttle if you want to tackle Pinnacles (I didn't get it)
It was pretty quiet when I stayed so not much atmosphere. You only have VHS tapes (not seen 1 in years and wi-fi is not free)
I note with interest in previous reviews people complaining about the manager. Personally I had no issues whatsoever and found her helpful so maybe it depends on day you get her but for what service I received I would certainly suggest staying here.response / report this review -
18 December 2014
Le backpacker est une belle maison, propre, spacieuse et bien équipée. Mais vous pouvez dès à présent passer votre chemin et choisir un autre lieu de séjour : les propriétaires vous offrent un accueil désagréable, sont impolis, voire désobligeant avec leurs clients. Les règles sont très strictes et beaucoup trop nombreuses.
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