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Mixed or female dorms, private singles, doubles or four person share rooms and lovely lounge area surrounded by 16 foot high windows, with a massive hearth and fireplace.

The owners also run a bar, located on the beach just one block from the hostel.

A great place to stopover for a few days en route to Brazil and recharge those backpacker batteries, come rain or shine.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21481 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21480
After a trek over the farm to historic Kauri dams where you can bathe in natural rockpools or a day at the beach in beautiful and remote Doubtless Bay, treat yourself to one of Stefano's legendary homemade pizzas - yum yum.

A cut above any other hostel I've ever stayed in - a real gem.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21480 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21479
All meals (incl. in price, plus an afternoon cuppa!) served in the communal dining room - also right by the water's edge.

Island run by members of the Methodist Church of Fiji, some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21479 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12937
You'll find something for everybody here, from ceramics to jewellery to textiles and meat 'delicacies' you'd probably never wish to try - remember to take your camera too!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12937 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11925 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11925 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10948
Rooms - some ensuite, some shared facilities - are bright and airy, basic, but clean and comfortable. Rooms with balconies benefit from plenty of natural light but little noise, considering how close it is to the bustling Born bars and cafes.

Due to the age of the building, there is no lift, so it's a walk up about four flights of stairs to the Pension, which takes up the top two floors. Works off the tapas though!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10948 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10840
It's been over 18 months since I visited - we stayed in Wenceslas 3- but they've added several new apartments since then, so business must be good.

They have an office in England and also a chap based in Prague who will meet you at your apartment.

Great value for great locations.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10840 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10815
Closed on Sunday and Monday for dinner.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10815