This quirky inn is full of charm, with a very warm welcome and clean common areas that invite meeting people.
LéaA week ago
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Whangarei·8.5
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The Cell Block Backpackers, a refurbished 1960s jailhouse in central Whangarei, offers colorful rooms—most are original cells with private basins and toilets. Guests enjoy a Mexican‑inspired ambiance, shared kitchen and shower facilities, free Wi‑Fi, and a rooftop garden with outdoor seating. Located 400 m from Town Basin Marina, the intercity bus stop, Whangarei Art Museum, and 500 m from Clapham’s Clock Museum.
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How guests rate the property, aspect by aspect.
This quirky inn is full of charm, with a very warm welcome and clean common areas that invite meeting people.
Léa·A week ago
Everything stayed spotless, and the staff kept busy, making sure every need was met with politeness and courtesy, always having personal items on hand—great place and people.
Brian·A week ago
Safe, clean, and close to the bus station, everything was good.
Malla·3 weeks ago
I loved the design of it, it was very unique and like a prision style. Staff were friendly. Only thing I would give feedback on is on cleaning. Kitchen smelled like pee, bathrooms were not very clean most times, and rooms, lots of spiderwebs and i saw a coakroach
Sofia·A month ago
The common areas were a highlight and the kitties around added charm, but there were not many toilets and they were all unisex. For what you get, the price feels high.
Corral·A month ago