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City Garden Lodge Reviews

25 St Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand

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86%Overall Rating

From 19 ratings
  • 89%Character
  • 82%Security
  • 81%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 85%Cleanliness

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60%

Twin room had just a bunk bed which was unexpected but otherwise good basic quality.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Johanna Thanks for staying in City Garden lodge. The room you had booked was a twin room with a set of bunk beds which is cheaper than without the bunk beds. We have two different types of rooms. One is without the bunks & one with bunk.

80%

This was a nice place to spend a night - very homely and some people were staying there long-term.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 03 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female, 25-30
  • (11 reviews)


80%

Very nice hostel, location is in an area with lots of little shops, restaurants and bars a little outside of city center but with good bus connection and close enough to walk to the center. While the house is beautiful, unfortunately, it is pretty noisy and you can hear people walk around outside the room easily, so bringing earplugs is recommended for light sleepers. Still, a good place to stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


83%

Very helpfull and frendly staff, as they are using the same facilities as you for your stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 41+
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Excellent hostel situated in a lovely suburb of Auckland (25 mins walk to city centre). Staff extremely helpful and genuine. Well stocked kitchen (herbs, spices, oils etc). Relaxing atmosphere. Really close to Auckland museum. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

Nice quiet hostel, bit far to the supermarket but good public transport nearby.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


90%

Great little hostel just outside the CBD. It was about a 40min walk to the waterfront and central city, but well worth the stay away from the noise. The facilities were great, and they offered a lot of things that made our stay better than usual. The hostel has a collection of travel guides that they lend out to any guest, which was a lot of help! And they worked with us to be able to check out during a time when their reception was closed. Highly recommended.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


73%

Friendly owner, general chilled feeling about the place, as billed. Could do with more loos, and less soggy shower mats. Parnell is nice enough, though beware of temptation if your budget is tight. There's some ace eats. Non Solo Pizza is one, though La Porchetta (chain) is half the price and pretty good. Watch out for the cruise ship passengers, occasionally released at the top of Parnell to trickle down, buying useless trinkets, to be picked up at the bottom. They are all numbered. Funny.

  • Globetrotter
  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (21 reviews)


100%

Definitely the place to stay in auckland !! The house has soooo much charm and this is a really relax place !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Loved it. Great hostel in a nice neighborhood. Easy to get to and a friendly environment.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


87%

It's located near Parnell Street. And airport shuttle is availlable. That'S very good. Thank you.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Good base for exploring Auckland

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (45 reviews)


93%

We loved our stay. Great location and the staff were friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group, 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

It was great staying at your hostel. Thank you very much. It was a very cozy atmosphere, friendly staff and an awesome house.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)




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