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Global Village Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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42 - 54 Cowper Street, Greymouth, 7805
  • Grey District Aquatic Centre
    7 min walk
  • Buccleugh's on High
    2 min walk
  • Greymouth Station
    3 min drive
  • Greymouth (GMN)
    14 min walk

Room options

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Double Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Private Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Private Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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4 Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Triple Room (3x Singles) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (3x Singles)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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6 Bed Private Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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About this property

Global Village Backpackers

Riverfront hostel with fitness centre and sauna
Along with a fitness centre, this hostel has a sauna and Access to hot tub. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and free train station pick-up are also provided. Other amenities include free use of bicycles, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.
Global Village Backpackers offers 15 accommodations with a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include Access to hot tub, a sauna, a fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Global Village Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Grey District Aquatic Centre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and free train pick-up service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and complimentary bicycles
  • 9 minutes by foot from Monteith's Brewing Company and a 2-minute drive from Pounamu Pathway Māwhera
  • Free train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service
Global Village Backpackers offers its guests Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Global Village Backpackers. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Greymouth hostel.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Global Village Backpackers offers transfers from the train station. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Global Village Backpackers Hostel Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers Hostel
Global Village Backpackers Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers
Global Village Backpackers Greymouth
Global Village Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Global Village Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 121 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

lakhwinder

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the Cadillac of backpackers lodges. Wonderful!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

bev

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, spacious and quite. Great kitchen. So comfortable. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best accomodations In NZ during our trip Very rekomended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great feel, liked the decor, very clean with great kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the artwork, clean, well stocked kitchen with all you need to cook, a great place to stay in Greymouth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my room. The Manager even collected me from the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ezcellent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharono

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Fabulous stay. Wonderfully decorated. Excellent facilities. Very comfortable room. Cannot recommend highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No en-suite bath, but easily accessible down the hall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well organized 👌 and wonderful style. Staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROXANNE, LITTLETON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor is some of the best we've ever seen for a backpackers' stay. Really great rooms, very clean & convenient bathrooms/showers. Kitchen was perfect!! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overnight stay
Stayed just one night, good clean and quiet hostel. Only issue We had was the room was so hot, I requested a fan but they didn’t have. Many places in NZ offer fans, this would be my suggestion.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine mit sehr viel Liebe im Detail eingerichtete Backpacker unterkunft. Extrem sauber und zum Wohlfühlen für mehrere Tage

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smooth check in. Very clean. Quiet and good location. Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christoffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities. Clean and very well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place to stay on West coast
Fantastic Lodge. Amongst the best I have stayed at. Wonderful service. Incredible decor. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky, warm, colorful, immaculately clean & tidy, very well equipped - not stayed in many hostel's but this was the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021