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Global Village Backpackers

2.0 star property
Riverfront hostel with fitness centre and sauna

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Global Village Backpackers

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Garden
Property entrance
Double Bed Private Room
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Global Village Backpackers

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • GymGymGym
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
42 - 54 Cowper Street, Greymouth, 7805
  • Popular LocationMonteith's Brewing Company9 min walk
  • Popular LocationWest Coast Rail Trail17 min walk
  • Popular LocationHistory House Museum19 min walk
  • AirportHokitika (HKK)29 min drive

Room options

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Double Bed Private Room

Double Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Private Room

Single Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Private Room

Twin Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

Triple Room (1x Double & 1x Single)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (3x Singles)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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6 Bed Private Room

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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About the area

Greymouth

Global Village Backpackers puts you in the heart of Greymouth, within a 20-minute stroll of Monteith's Brewing Company and West Coast Rail Trail. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to free bike hire. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Greymouth hostel include History House Museum and Left Bank Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 9 min walk
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 17 min walk
  • History House Museum - 19 min walk
  • Rapahoe Beach - 11 min drive
  • Shantytown - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Greymouth Station - 3 min drive
  • Hokitika (HKK) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Woodstock Craft Bar & Eatery - 17 min walk
  • McDonald's - 18 min walk
  • Kfc - 16 min walk
  • Domino's - 7 min walk
  • Bonzai Pizzeria - 18 min walk

About this property

Global Village Backpackers

Riverfront hostel with fitness centre and sauna
As a guest of Global Village Backpackers, you'll find an outdoor pool, 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. Tour or ticket assistance, a BBQ, 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.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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

Important information

You need to know

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Global Village Backpackers?

Global Village Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Global Village Backpackers?

As of 1 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Global Village Backpackers on 14 May 2024 start from NZ$80.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Global Village Backpackers?

Yep, Global Village Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Global Village Backpackers?

The closest beach to Global Village Backpackers is Hokitika Beach (34.8 km).

Does Global Village Backpackers have a pool?

Global Village Backpackers has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Global Village Backpackers?

No, Global Village Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Global Village Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Global Village Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Global Village Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 117 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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