Better not stay there, if you can avoid it. The owner treads you as if you were her child, she gives orders rather than suggestions and charges you 10 dollars if you are 5 minutes too late for checkout. Rooms are very smelly, Lounge is okay but kitchen is not! Only one stove, no space for dining/cooking especially in rush... More

This was the most expensive backpackers we stayed at in NZ and whilst it was very clean and well located, I felt that it wasn't quite worth the price. We had a 'balcony' double room, but there was no view from the balcony, just a strange boxed-in area. Our stay was made more expensive due to our online booking being... More

I found myself really irritated while staying in this backpackers because the owner is constantly breathing down your neck, is really condescending, and uptight about everything! Some of us bought some beers and headed up to the roof to drink - this was at 9 pm, we were all sober and quiet, we assumed that the roof was included in... More

I stayed for only one night while relocating a car to Auckland. Luckily I had my sleeping bag in the car as duvet was not provided if you stay in the dorm, it's on additional cost. The room, shower and toilet are clean. The light and the shower are on auto-timer, though. Oh, the entrance to the backpacker isn't really... More

There is so many good points to write about this hostel! From the moment I arrived to when I left I had the best time staying in this hostel. The rooms are spacious and kept very clean and tidy. This is evident throughout the hostel with the bathrooms, showers, and Kitchen area. There is a very home-like feel to the... More

We only stayed here one night but we really enjoyed it. The hostel is very clean, nice new appliances and lots of room in the fridges. It really has an apartment feel with a nice common room near the kitchen. One downside is that check out is 10am (quite standard) but they don't offer luggage storage if you have a... More

The owner, Sue, has an intersting way of running things. Upon arrival she will inform you of any rules that she might be pondering at the time, as the only real rule in this hostel is that Sue is queen and what she says goes. This is definitly a place more suited for long term travelers, though I'm not sure... More

The Loft 109 is a backpackers located on a busy one-way street with lots of shops and banks... it's really convenient for those who are taking public transport. If you have a car, parking is free only after 5pm - 9am. Our first impression was that the place was a bit cluttered, and the kitchen was small for a hostel... More

After driving 3 hours from Auckland I arrived in the early evening at this hostel, ready to put my feet up with a beer or two and relax, alas I was informed that this is a dry Hostel and no alcohol allowed now I dont want to sound like an alcoholic but I've never heard of this before and you... More