Criterion Art Deco Backpackers in Brecon, New Zealand

Tidy hostel located in central napier. Good value for money. Bring ear plugs though, as the hostel is located above a bar... Elva, from New Zealand ~ 16th Mar 2012

An excellent place to stay, nice and handy to central shops and entertainment. Decor is well suited for the venue it is advised as and provided good clean facilities yvonne, from New Zealand ~ 10th Mar 2012

There was some young people sitting in the lounge area at night time(after 12pm), drinking wine and playing cards. Which is okay, but they were being sooooo loud! Yelling and screaming. And at least I was trying to sleep. I think they were some long time residents, helping out cleaning the rooms etc. So maybe you need some rules for all the residents... Marjo, from Finland ~ 11th Feb 2012

Beautiful Spanish Mission interior, especially the common area. Very handy location, and is within the central city free wi-fi zone. Very thoughtful to have a fan in each room, especially in the summer heat. Free secure luggage storage room too. Cons: Saggy bed, should all be replaced. Thin walls, so light sleepers can get disturbed easily. Maybe I didn't see it, but there should be a bin for used tea towels because it's all strewn around by night time. Tze Ming, from Malaysia ~ 9th Feb 2012

I had a really nice time during my stay at Criterion Art Deco. The staff were very helpful and friendly, the facilities were clean and well maintained, and it had a great character, being in the art deco style that the city is known for. I would definitely stay there again if I were to go back to Napier, and I would recommend it to anyone else. It was in an easy, central location as well as being a good value for the price. Bridget, from USA ~ 3rd Jan 2012

Really good! laura, from Italy ~ 10th Nov 2011

Great hostel, comfy beds, near the beach.... Aaaah!! Simon, from England ~ 15th Oct 2011