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The Old Slaughterhouse
Hector, New Zealand

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

1. What facilities do you have?
   • Two double rooms: These contain a double bed with linen.
   • One shared room: This contains three fully made up single beds and can also be booked as Twin room.
   • One dorm room: This contains one bunk bed and two single beds.
   • Space for tents
   • Fully equipped kitchen: Two gas cookers, pots and pans, crockery, cutlery and a fridge.
   • Two showers
   • Comfortable lounge and decks, and lots of CDs to listen to.
2. Where are you located?
   • We are located near Hector and Granity, 20 minutes north of Westport, 100m up the hillside.
   • See the map on our home page.
3. Do we have to walk up the hill?
   • Yes! It takes about 10 minutes to walk up through the bush on the hillside. It is a moderate climb, but we will collect your bags and take them up on the quad bike.
4. How much do you charge?
   • For current pricing see the prices on our home page.
   • BBH members receive a discount. For BBH pricing, see our entry in the BBH Guide.
5. What is BBH?
   • It is the Budget Backpacker Hostels organisation. Click here to go the BBH website and read all about it.
   • If you are not a member you can buy a membership card at The Old Slaughterhouse and receive the lower pricing immediately!
6. How do I make a booking?
   • For bookings and availability phone us on +64 (0)3 782 8333, or click here to send us a message.
   • If you send a message please include your email address so we can confirm availability to you.
7. Can I pay with EFTPOS?
   • Sorry, no, we cannot accept EFTPOS or credit cards.
8. Where is the nearest supermarket?
   • There is a New World supermarket, and a Fresh Choice supermarket in Westport.
   • Westport is an approximate 20 minutes drive away.