42 Cowper Street, 7805 Greymouth, New Zealand
#5 of 32 hotels in Greymouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 521 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.9
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 January 2024
Nicole
GermanySuch a lovely place. Beautiful rooms, very nice hosts. We loved it and hated to leave the place already after one night.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Katja_kap
CroatiaI loved how interior is decorated because it feels more cosy. Nice big common area and comfortable beds! A short walk, maybe 10 min to the town centre.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Yanyx
SlovakiaPerfect hostel with sauna
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Johannes
GermanyLovely decoration, soo clean, great kitchen!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Ivan101087
GermanyHospitality and Convenience
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Nezihe
GermanyThe spirit itself! African theme decoration and feeling peace in green. Big world map!! They have free taxi service from the bus/train station. I loved the books and old magazines. Bicycles are available for free usage as well. Extremely clean!!! Definitely a dream place to stop by 😍
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Rita
United KingdomNothing
The hostel is very quirky, friendly and relaxing. The facilities are great, there is everything you need, the laundry facilities are efficient and cheap. The staff are very helpful, welcoming and friendly.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Nadia
AustraliaGreymouth itself doesn’t have much going for it.
Great kitchen, always felt clean. I would have loved to have had time to try the kayaks.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Giuseppe
ItalyThe style and the colours are Amazing
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Jordan
United StatesObviously the location is a short walk from town, but this also allows access to nature.
Lovely ambience, cozy spaces, free kayaking and biking on offer.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Hooi
New Zealandeverything is good. like the design of the place especially.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Laura
GermanyEverything was fine :-)
Everything was in good condition and clean, very good sorted kitchen, nice room
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Felicitas
GermanyWe felt very comfy at the Global Village. We slept well and the kitchen was very clean and well equipped. They have got several sitting areas. Would have loved to stay longer to enjoy them all as well as the boats which they provide. We also used the sauna. Hasn't been super hot, but enough to get sweaty and relaxed. :)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Gwen
United KingdomNothing
So clean, well organised, friendly staff, great vibe. Good location. Being able to kayak directly from the garden slipway plus the use of equipment a great feature. All laundry facilities and cooking facilities. Musical instruments available to play. A truly amazing place and a great relaxing stay. Thank you
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Andrew
United KingdomCentral heating on
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Kathleen
United Kingdomexcellent host
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Florian
SwitzerlandFitness area is not worth it and the sauna is very small and doesnt allow you to lay down. Just sitting upright.
Very nice appearance, fully equipped and big kitchen, cozy areas to hang around! Lovely room
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Lisanne
NetherlandsVery friendly staff. Great facilities and rooms, loved the Global theme. Very clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Ring
New ZealandThere is no pathway for luggage bag (rolling)
Well organised kitchen facilities and comfortable beds.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Funniewu
New ZealandNot much
The colorful of the living room
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Henry
United StatesI liked everything.
GVT is a wonderful place. Great location with a kind and helpful staff. The owner takes grrat pride in this Backpacker Gem. Kitchen is immaculate, two rooms i have stayed in #3 and #7 were clean, well organized, comfortable and clean linens. If given a choice opt for Room 7, a bit bigger and comes with private balcony. The kitchen and eating area are well equipped and clean. There is a porch off of the eating area that is a relaxing place to eat, talk with friends/new aquaiteneces or contemplate the joys of traveling in New Zealand. The owner has a most amazing collection of African Art and Austrailian Aboriginal Paintings that decorate the Backpacker/Hostel. Free use of bikes and kayaks, along with amlle free parking are additional pluses.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Gert
GermanyWish I could stay longer
Friendly, well organized and clean. My best hostel experience in New Zealand.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Helen
New ZealandFabulous communal kitchen facilities with all the necessary pots and pans etc. Very clean bathrooms.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Christiane
Germany25 minute walk from the intercity/railway station as well as most shops and restaurants. But a New World supermarket was only 7 minutes of walking away.
That was the cleanest hostel I have ever had. And then being able to use the kayaks in the stream right outside the accomodation for free was amazing. Rooms are not overfilled. They could have put 4 bunk beds in my room but instead it was one bunk bed and two single beds
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Tracey
New ZealandWe totally enjoyed our stay , we will definitely go back next time we are in Greymouth and recommend Global village to all family and friends 😀
Stayed in November 2023
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