Arctic Friends Home International Youth Hostel Reviews
Arctic Friends Home International Youth Hostel
Arctic Pole Village, Mohe, Heilongjiang, 165303, ChinaSee Hotel Details
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9.4/10
Outstanding
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Guest User
Northeastern Log Cabin Triple Room With Traditional Heated Brick Bed
Stayed in Dec 2024
Solo traveler
24 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 6, 2025
I really liked my stay there - I chose a Kang room and it was really warm and cozy. The location is great - right in the middle of 北极村. They also offer shared rides to places that are farther away which was super convenient. There's also a restaurant on site which is perfect if you don't want to go outside when it gets too cold :) It was also a great place to meet people and explore together. The staff is super helpful and friendly. Especially 叶子 - she even gave us ice cream, fruit and a local snack to try and was so friendly. I'm glad I got to spend some time there. 谢谢 :)
Response from Property: First of all, thank you very much for your stay and for giving us such a high rating. We are truly honored. Welcome to come again next time.非常高興您在我們旅舍度過了愉快的時光。您的滿意和好評是我們最大的驕傲。感謝您的支持和熱情,希望再次為您服務!旅途愉快~
Blade.around.the.world
German-Style Simple Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Couple
39 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Oct 26, 2024
Respite the hotel name containing the word international there is nothing international about this property as they were completely overwhelmed with our arrival. The first thing they did was drive us off to the police as they didn't know how to do the registration for foreigners.
The rooms are good and well maintained and we got a delicious complimentary berry juice in the morning.
The heating worked well and it was nice and warm inside the room.
The location is superb and everything is within walking distance.
The negative thing is that we needed some help during our stay and the reception area is always empty. The owners are impossible to find.
Do not expect a single word of English to be spoken at this property.
A lovely cat is around and is an admirable animal.
Overall a good stay and I would stay again in the future. Good value!
Response from Property: Your review is a great honor for us and points us in the direction of progress. We will improve the service based on your suggestions to provide you with a more comfortable accommodation experience.
Guest User
Guestroom
Stayed in Dec 2024
Solo traveler
8 review
4.5/10
Posted on Jan 24, 2025
I have been in China for a long time and this is the first time I met this kind of behavior.
The neutral:
- Location: 500m to the bus station, not directly in the hustle, good if you like it quiet
- Room: room is big and has chairs + table
- Sightseeing: if you are solo traveller, they have three fixed routes which you can car share for a decent price
The questionable:
- Room: the room is quite cold (due to being too big for their heating system), bathroom is small and cleaning is to be improved (at least remove the dead mosquitos from the wall).
- Time: Bring time if you want to do their tours or eat there. Waiting times of an hour to be expected.
- Communication: If you need something, you have to contact them several times. If they need something from you, they answer directly.
- Do NOT trust them to buy tickets for you. The one to the Christmas Village was not valid anymore and the bus ticket was the wrong one. Luckily, I was able to change it in the morning (me asking them to make sure to buy the right ticket and the bus station workers telling me they even suggested the right bus left a sour aftertaste)
- Emotional manipulation to get a 5 star review. It's normal in China to ask for a good review after a stay, but not over 10 times during your stay. Services are always given with a: “for a good review” attitude.
For example: I asked in the afternoon whether I could get a ride to the bus station the next morning as I have seen many other guests get one - answer: no. In the late evening, the boss contacted me saying they will send me to the bus station. But guess what: only to remind me in the morning that I should give a 5 star review, almost making me write it in front of her.
A good review is to be earned and not to be bought, improve your service instead of harassing your customers. Would not stay again.
Response from Property: Dear guest: Hello! First of all, thank you for your stay and recognition of the environment and location of the hostel and room. I am also sorry that you had an imperfect experience during this trip. Secondly, we must explain to you what makes you feel uncomfortable: 1. Regarding bus tickets, because you and our front desk staff and driver proposed to buy a one-way bus to the next stop without a tour route, and You will stay at the next stop for two days, so our staff specially spends a lot of time and effort to buy the ticket for you (since you are a foreign tourist, it will be a lot more troublesome to buy the ticket if you are not a person. The hostel itself does not provide ticket purchasing for the passenger terminal. Services. And the bus terminal does not directly sell tickets containing tourist attractions. You must pay for sightseeing tickets on a voluntary basis after getting on the bus). 2. After the "invalid" ticket to the Christmas Village, our chef immediately used your companion's ticket to give you priority to enter the game. The person in charge also attached great importance to this mistake and has contacted the park many times to communicate and verify the ticketing issue. After checking the monitoring, it was found that the previous guest did not enter the park to visit (but swiped the QR code on the ticket at the gate) and came to the front desk to refund the ticket. Of course, we will learn from this experience and be more cautious in the future. treat. 3. Transfer to the passenger terminal. As long as the guest requests to confirm the time, we will provide pick-up and drop-off. After all, the weather here is very cold. It may be that your colleague's explanation was unclear or the master's accent caused you to have such a misunderstanding. After you asked, the front desk will immediately contact you about the delivery tomorrow. The person in charge will get up for you at 7:30 in the morning according to the time agreed with you. The sun has not yet risen at -30℃ and will drive a special car to take you there alone. station. But it is a pity that our dedicated and enthusiastic service has not been recognized by you. 4. Communication may be due to the fact that there are too many things to handle at the front desk during the peak season and there are too many guests received during the peak season, which may cause you to have a misunderstanding and need to contact us multiple times. But all our colleagues are very welcoming and answer all questions. We sincerely hope that every visitor to the northernmost village can have a pleasant trip. 5. Room cleanliness, thank you very much for your feedback. We take it very seriously and will check it so that the cleaning staff can ensure the hygiene of each room more carefully. Finally, thank you again for your stay and some suggestions. We also sincerely invite you to come again next time to experience it, test our improved quality and resolve these unpleasant misunderstandings that have made you unhappy. ALICE Home wishes you a Happy New Year in advance and a happy journey!
Mee Yuk Tiong
Northeastern Log Cabin Quadruple Room With Kang Bed
Stayed in Nov 2024
Traveling with friends
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 5, 2025
Had an exceptional experience! The hostel was impeccably clean and well-maintained, ensuring a comfortable stay. Everyone here were warm and friendly, especially the lady’s boss always ready to assist with a smile, making me feel right at home.
The atmosphere at the hostel was fantastic. It had a vibrant and welcoming vibe, perfect for meeting fellow travelers and making new friends. The common areas were cozy and inviting, ideal for relaxing after a day of adventures.
One of the highlights of my stay was the excellent trip drivers. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and made exploring the area so much easier and enjoyable.
Overall, I highly recommend this place to anyone who looking for a welcoming and enjoyable place to stay.
Response from Property: First of all, thank you very much for your stay and for giving us such a high rating. We are truly honored. Welcome to come again next time.非常高興您在我們旅舍度過了愉快的時光。您的滿意和好評是我們最大的驕傲。感謝您的支持和熱情,希望再次為您服務!旅途愉快~
Yeoh Yee Chin
German-Style Simple Room
Stayed in Feb 2024
Solo traveler
5 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 29, 2024
The location is good, which having walking distance to attractions and restaurants. The hospitality of the hostel is good, 叶姐and the staff providing good information for everything. Not to mentioned the driver that i booked with the hostel, 许师父 is very friendly, and accompany me along the trip as I'm solo traveller.
During check in, they upgraded my room to Dong Bei specialty type, which is kind of an experience since I'm here at Dong Bei..
Overall staying experience is awesome, and will visit this hostel again if coming to Mohe.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for your recognition and praise. Looking forward to your next stay and wishing you a happy life!
Guest User
Standard Room
Stayed in May 2023
Family
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 10, 2023
Henhaoyijiadian
Response from Property: Hello, dear guest, I am very happy to receive the review. I am grateful for the trust and trust. We will continue to work hard to make the B&B a good place and provide various services. I wish you a happy every day and look forward to seeing you again!
Guest User
Cozy Standard Room - Triple Occupancy
Stayed in Nov 2024
Traveling with friends
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 13, 2024
Convenient location, self-paid breakfast, friendly reception
There is hot water, and you can pay to develop the photos you took to use as postcards.
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Response from Property: Dear guest, thank you for meeting us. We will continue to work hard to make the B&B a good place and disinfect every guest. The B&B provides chartered cars and catering services! I wish you happiness every day!
Guest User
Northeastern Log Cabin Triple Room With Traditional Heated Brick Bed
Stayed in Nov 2024
Family
14 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 8, 2024
The overall price of Arctic Village is a little higher than that of Beihong Village, but the facilities are better than Beihong Village. It's just that the kang bed feels too hot in the middle of the night, and outsiders are not used to it. Arctic Village is larger and has a stronger business atmosphere.
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Response from Property: 親愛的顧客,看到您的好評,我們倍感欣慰。願您的每次入住都如此愉快!
Guest User
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 2024
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 2, 2024
This time I stayed at the Mingsu Hotel and had a great experience👍 The room was spotless, the bed was clean, and the bathroom had no odor. I felt very at ease here. The proprietress is even more amazing, she is warm and thoughtful, responsive to all requests, and she also thoughtfully shares tips on surrounding areas~ You feel as comfortable here as going home, and the fatigue of the journey disappears instantly. The price/performance ratio is also high. I will choose this place for future travels. I recommend it to everyone!
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Response from Property: 親愛噠,非常感激您對我們旅舍的好評,您的肯定與支持是我們前行的最大動力。我們誠摯地邀請您在未來的旅程中再次選擇驢友之家,體驗我們更加卓越的服務。旅途愉快,天天開心~
Guest User
Guestroom
Stayed in Nov 2024
Traveling with friends
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 2, 2024
Staying in this B&B this time is really an unexpected blessing. Just like Mark Twain said: "The human mind is amazing. As long as you focus on a certain cause, you will definitely do something that will surprise you." "I think the proprietress of this B&B knows this very well, and she focuses on running the business and keeping the place in order.
Stepping into the room, the cleanliness is beyond imagination. The bed is as flat as ironed brocade, the sheets are as white as snow, the floor is so clean that people can be reflected, and there is not a trace of dust in every corner. It feels really safe to live here. This proves the saying "If you don't clean one house, how can you clean the world?" If you can't even clean the room, how can you give guests a high-quality experience? This B&B is the best.
The proprietress is the "golden sign" of the B&B. She always has a smile like the warm spring sun on her face, and she is so enthusiastic that she can dispel the fatigue and haze of travelers. No matter what problems she encounters or small requests, she responds quickly. It’s like having Doraemon’s magical pocket, able to handle everything properly. She also enthusiastically shares surrounding travel tips, and her professionalism is as professional as that of a senior tour guide.
It’s hard to find a B&B with such excellent service and high cost performance even with a lantern. There is no doubt that it will be my best choice for future travels. As the ancients said, "The aroma of wine is not afraid of deep alleys." I believe that it will also be able to attract more tourists from all over the world with its excellent quality. I sincerely recommend it to all travelers. !
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Response from Property: 親愛噠,真心謝謝您的高度評價,您的滿意是對驢友之家最大的鼓勵;很榮幸我們的服務得到您如此高的評價,我們將繼續維持這份熱情、真摯的為客人服務。將心比心,小夥伴們用愛心、誠心、細心、換您舒心、放心。期待您再次光臨!生活愉快,天天開心~
Guest User
German-Style Simple Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Traveling with friends
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 1, 2024
The front desk guy and the proprietress were very enthusiastic. They upgraded the room for free, provided two breakfasts, and arranged pick-up and drop-off services. The entertainment facilities in the store can be played for free. The room space is quite good, and it is not cold at all. It's a pity that I forgot to take pictures
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Response from Property: We are very glad that you had a pleasant stay at our hostel. Your satisfaction and praise are our greatest pride. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm and hope to serve you again! Have a nice trip~
Guest User
Guestroom
Stayed in Oct 2024
Traveling with friends
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 28, 2024
The chartered taxi driver provided is professional and enthusiastic, and the service at the front desk is particularly considerate! The iron pots used to cook rice in restaurants are affordable. It caught up with the heavy snow and it was so beautiful
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6/7
Response from Property: 您真是我們最好的客人,很高興能給您留下這麼美好的印象讓您對我們旅舍如此喜愛,我們也會再接再勵,更上一層樓!
chenweixiu
German-Style Simple Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Traveling with friends
20 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 9, 2024
Service: very good
The room is clean, tidy and comfortable. The boss is very kind. It's very close to the bus station. It only takes five or six minutes to walk there. The boss also gave me blueberry juice when I checked in. It's delicious.
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Response from Property: Dear guests: Hello! Thank you for your 5-point review! Every city always has reasons for people to miss it, every season has scenery that we can’t leave behind, and every B&B has its own sweet and warm memories. I hope that ALICE’s home will be the warmest and most unique place in your memories. that! Come back to ALICE's home often. I wish you well!
Yinghuashiyujian
Guestroom
Stayed in Oct 2024
Couple
10 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 8, 2024
The room is large, clean and sanitary. It is quite close to the passenger terminal. The heating is a bit cold. After the feedback, the boss quickly communicated and resolved the problem. He is a very nice person and has a serious attitude towards his career. This is worthy of praise👍. I hope I can do better in the future.
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Response from Property: Dear guests: Hello! Thank you for your 5-point review! Every city always has reasons for people to miss it, every season has scenery that we can’t leave behind, and every B&B has its own sweet and warm memories. I hope that ALICE’s home will be the warmest and most unique place in your memories. that! Come back to ALICE's home often. I wish you well!
Guest User
Guestroom
Stayed in Oct 2024
Family
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 15, 2024
I like the style here, the service is very good, and the recommended taxi driver is reliable.
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Response from Property: Dear guests: Hello! Thank you for your trust in ALICE Home! Thank you even more for your generous praise and strong recommendation! It’s really hard to leave because you love being in ALICE’s Home. ALICE’s Home is the most beautiful and warmest home you can find in ALICE’s Home. Remember to come back often when you have time!