We were double-booked at the City Garden Lodge and did not spend any part of the stay there. Ian, the owner did speak to another hostel owner and had alternate arrangement ready on our arrival - this inconvenience was highly unappreciated! City International: The owner at the other hostel was not easy to contact, a lady at reception was far friendlier and helpful! However, we were settled in quickly and given options for stay. The premises are secure, rooms could do with airing.We were double-booked at the City Garden Lodge and did not spend any part of the stay there. Ian, the owner did speak to another hostel owner and had alternate arrangement ready on our arrival - this inconvenience was highly unappreciated! City International: The owner at the other hostel was not easy to contact, a lady at reception was far friendlier and helpful! However, we were settled in quickly and given options for stay. The premises are secure, rooms could do with airing....Close

gokulesh1397, Australia |   | 07th November 2009

A good, comfortable place to stay with spacious communal areas. Ian was very helpful advising on places to visit (Newmarket shops being one) and arranging my early morning airport shuttle. Not a party place but then nor is Parnell. Recommended!A good, comfortable place to stay with spacious communal areas. Ian was very helpful advising on places to visit (Newmarket shops being one) and arranging my early morning airport shuttle. Not a party place but then nor is Parnell. Recommended!...Close

Michael, England | Male 31-40 | 01st September 2009

Really friendly and cosy place to stayReally friendly and cosy place to stay...Close

Sarah, England |   | 26th August 2009

Clean, cozy, and comfortable! I'd stay here again in a heartbeat! The room (2 twins) was spacious, the kitchen was well-maintained, and the showers were great, especially at night. We loved this location, as it was only a short (and cheap) bus ride into the city or down to the harbour, and it was a short walk to the Auckland Domain and the Museum. Definitely recommend!Clean, cozy, and comfortable! I'd stay here again in a heartbeat! The room (2 twins) was spacious, the kitchen was well-maintained, and the showers were great, especially at night. We loved this location, as it was only a short (and cheap) bus ride into the city or down to the harbour, and it was a short walk to the Auckland Domain and the Museum. Definitely recommend!...Close

katrinareiniers8396, USA | Female 25-30 | 17th August 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

Total reviews: katrinareiniers8396 has left 3

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2. Freeman Lodge, Melbourne87%
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Ian was of great help to us. We didn't know what we wanted to do when we got to Auckland, and he had some really good suggestions. I would definitely recommend this hostel!Ian was of great help to us. We didn't know what we wanted to do when we got to Auckland, and he had some really good suggestions. I would definitely recommend this hostel!...Close

skolstad2903, USA | Female 18-24 | 11th August 2009

Close to the Auckland Museum and Winter Garden but not much else. The flourecent green bus takes you into town for $2.60NZ but it is far easier to stay in Auckland instead. This hostel has an excellent 3 station kitchen and is quiet and peaceful. Not much action close to the hostel though...more for relaxing! Only one area for (2) showers on the 1st floor and the (1) available bathroom sink is in a different (no door)room. Close to the Auckland Museum and Winter Garden but not much else. The flourecent green bus takes you into town for $2.60NZ but it is far easier to stay in Auckland instead. This hostel has an excellent 3 station kitchen and is quiet and peaceful. Not much action close to the hostel though...more for relaxing! Only one area for (2) showers on the 1st floor and the (1) available bathroom sink is in a different (no door)room. ...Close

gforce15416, USA | Male 41+ | 25th July 2009

Status: Globetrotter

Total reviews: gforce15416 has left 82

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2. Crash Palace, Rotorua70%
3. Rethymno Youth Hostel, Crete87%
4. Base St Kilda, Melbourne83%
5. Prince of Lillies, Heraklion93%
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lots of space in the dorm though very cold; the common room was very cozy with a fire. lovely!lots of space in the dorm though very cold; the common room was very cozy with a fire. lovely!...Close

Samantha, USA | Female 18-24 | 14th July 2009