Hanmer Backpackers was a great, cosy stay slap bang in the middle of the town centre. Yoko was a brilliant host who was always on hand to have a chat, help out or to clean up any bits and bobs in the kitchen. We also appreciated how well everything was labelled which created a real atmosphere of respect and responsibility for the communal items and space.
While the room itself is on the small side, there are lots of communal spaces to relax and to meet other guests so it wasn't a biggie.
Bonus was the massage chair and free coffee!