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Bamber House Reviews

22 View Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand

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96%

great. really friendly and helpful. Very relaxing atmosphere

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Nice, clean, much space. BBQ. Don't hesitate, that's a good one.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Jan 2012
  • smod
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


66%

Dorm bed was clean.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 10 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (11 reviews)


83%

We stayed in the double room with ensuite bathroom, and found the room excellent. It was great to have a water kettle and a fridge in the room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 31-40
  • (1 review)


86%

It has everything a backpacker should have, the kitchen is large and clean, sufficient fridge space. Dawn is very helpful. The double ensuite we stayed is new and clean, the bed is a little small. Bus in front, 15 mins ride to CBD at $1.8. Nearby Mt Eden is ok to see although cannot compare to the volcanos & craters in Rotorua & Tongariro. Dominion Road (CountDown Supermarket on it) has plenty cheap but yummy Chinese places.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 41+
  • (4 reviews)


86%

Best thing was how quiet it was and got a great nights sleep. No rowdy people or traffic noise.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

very pleasant place to stay-friendly welcome and nice people a lot of books and information on new Zealand

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


76%

I thought the % rating I would give for this place would be better but I double-checked my ratings and I guess it's 77%... It's a very nice hostel with excellent common areas. Avg. security because there are no lockers in the rooms and the ones you can use are small in the kitchen (which was just fine for me). The staff is REALLY helpful and friendly and helped me tackle some research stuff - But they are frequently not around/available. And it's in a random residential neighborhood.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi there, thanks for your feedback. I just wanted to clarify that the staff are always available between 8.30am and 12pm and 1pm and 8.30pm. If we are not in the office we can be contacted by calling us free of charge on the hostel telephone as all guests are advised on arrival. It is not possible to be always in the office as laundry and other tasks have to be completed during the day. The hostel is located in a leafy suburb at the base of Mt. Eden volcano, 15 minutes walk from two commercial areas and 15 minutes by bus from the city centre. Hope your meeting went well.

93%

Great place to stay when you just arrive in Auckland or when you leave NZ cause is close to airport. The place is very clean (they clean everything every day) and the staff is really amazing. I'm gonna stay there again on my way home.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Thanks, Bamber House, for another lovely stay with you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

Staff very helpful, particularly when I needed to see a doctor.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Dawn was the nucleus of all that was good about Bamber House. She made us feel welcome immediately and gave us excellent advice and information. It made our stay in Auckland very smooth, comfortable and inviting. The house location is terrific and was easy to get to other places from.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey guys, thank you very much for your lovely feedback. I hope you are having a great time touring NZ and that the bikes are not hurting your legs too much ;o)

100%

Once again, it was a excellent stay and best place in Auckland

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the chocolates, come back any time ;o)

76%

The hostel was very close to the bus stop but not that handy for the nearest supermarket. The lady on reception was very helpful with lots of info. We were in the separate building & the kitchen could do with a few more cups!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • All Female Group 41+
  • (4 reviews)


93%

Very appealing hostel, friendly environment and great for light socialising (particularly good if you're not after a party place but still want to meet people and enjoy the stay), terrific staff and the location is peaceful, pretty and worth a look around on foot.


93%

Great place, friendly reception, very clean. Had a great sleep after the long flight from Richmond, Virginia USA to New Zealand. Bus to downtown right on the corner. Except for some Guy Fawkes celebrations it was quiet.(fun!)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello Thanks for your feedback, we are really glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Happy Travels ;o)

96%

It was a great first stop in Auckland, very accomodating hosts and nice rooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your feedback, have a great trip ;o)

93%

best hostel of the three i have stayed at so far

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your feedback, have a great trip and maybe we'll see you again ;o)

100%

Great stay at bamber house, fully recommended!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Good service ,clean room, but a little far from downtown, not that easy to find it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


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