Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel
Hostel in Auckland
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Laundry and more
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About this hostel
Hostel in Auckland, steps from Queen Street Shopping District
This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a hair salon are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel offers 33 shared accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves.
This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a hair salon are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel offers 33 shared accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves.
Bathrooms include showers. This Auckland hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Map of Auckland
Available Rooms
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom
2 Single • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (6 Person)
1 Single • 323 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Person)
1 Bunk • 215 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Person)
1 Bunk • 269 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Reviews
2.0
Clod shower .
3.0
The room was dirty full of dusty and some rubish left from the last occupant and the bed were to small for me and theres a loud noise at night from some pipe. The shower is horrible it feels like a tap o the wall and you must be lucky to get hot water.
4.0
The hot was was unreliable and the bedding was too light and small. I wouldn't stay there again.
8.0
Hot water for a shower is an issue. I had to run the shower for a minimum of 15 mins before hot water would come through.
2.0
The room is under a septic flush and every time the toilet flushes it always making a loud noise. The hose of the septic has a water that is dripping down the bedroom.
10.0
It was a great place. Reasonably priced
8.0
all good ,priced right.
4.0
Noisy air vents and plumbing throuth the room was not a good night , place needs a good overhaul..
5.0
The bathroom stall doors on 3rd floor men bathroom needs adjustments to close properly. I will book here on my next time in Auckland CBD. Close to Sky Tower and convenient Sky drive bus to and from airport. Also, safe environment at this establishment. Friendly, informative and knowledgeable staff.
2.0
bad
2.0
The bed was awful! Needs to be replaced coule feel the springs, didn’t get a wink of sleep. Staff were amazing though
8.0
Staff indeed is helpful including tourist information. The cheapest hostel in town, you get what you pay, good value for money. Wifi even on the 3rd level is connected well. Kitchen is provided with plenty of
cooking kitchenware & tableware
8.0
Sometime is so wet in toliet.
4.0
at other area I use trek like this, feel disapoint
no use again.
10.0
Since I am an Aucklander, I pretty know the area much. So, staying here in these areas is not a deal.
The staff are accommodating and friendly.
4.0
Windows in my room were open when I arrived - on a rainy day - bed was very wet from the rain. Thin duvet - got cold at night. No rubbish bin in [private] room. Toilet stalls don't properly close and/or don't lock. Shower doors have wide gaps through which you can see straight in. The building doesn't feel maintained or cared for. Many security cameras everywhere.
10.0
everything fine
4.0
Its super cheap, so thats what you get. Its old and run down.
I think next time its worth it spending a bit more for a nicer place. Wouldnt stay again
6.0
I have stayed here many times. Very good central location and good prices. Some rooms have fans and I was happy. PLease put fans in all rooms now as it is summer. The manager Muhammad is a very responsible, mature person and very helpful. Another very helpful and nice staff member is a South African guy. The other staff need training for better customer service. I was made to wait twice to check in as the staff was busy counting the shifts collection between 2.30 pm and 3,30pm. I was very tired and wanted to check in at once as I was coming from overseas. If that is the case , please write in the instructions that from 2.30pm to 3.30 pm the office is closed. To make customers wait especially when they are tired coming from overseas is not good and has never happened in any backpacker I have stayed in NZ and overseas.
8.0
nice staff good location good prices. bathrooms need updating
8.0
Great place to stay, warm and safe. Kitchen could use a clean though, especially the fridge and freezer. Would stay here again and recommend for backpackers
10.0
Friendly staff ,1 pm check in is excellent unlike others at 2 pm . Room has fan very good . Bathroom needs improvement. One bathroom toilet door
broken at level3
4.0
Too expensive for a private Room With shower and without Windows. The Bathroom Is very old. The lamp of the room in the celling was not Working.
3.0
Handy location to get to main attractions in Auckland.
5.0
Cheap accommodation friendly people
3.0
Friendly staff and helpful. Building is outdated and needs renovations and improvements. For the price paid and very good location it is fine for a stay
5.0
No need
3.0
Well overall experience was ok. It was not that cleaned but one advantage was that it was in the heart of Auckland CBD.
2.0
Cheap stay in the core of the CBD. The hostel needs maintenance though, it’s old, smelly and doesn’t give a feeling of cleanliness. The fact that they require you to bring your pillowcase to reception on checkout makes you wonder much. The staff is very friendly though. I’d suggest stay here only if necessary
2.0
Cheap stay in the core of the CBD. The hostel needs maintenance though, it’s old, smelly and doesn’t give a feeling of cleanliness. The fact that they require you to bring your pillowcase to reception on checkout makes you wonder much. The staff is very friendly though. I’d suggest stay here only if necessary
0.5
Awful service, felt very much like the priority was to save money by using travellers as workers. Insects in the kitchen, generally grimy. Room was a box slightly bigger than the bed. Recommended not staying here if you can help it.
1.0
Awful service, felt very much like the priority was to save money by using travellers as workers. Insects in the kitchen, generally grimy. Room was a box slightly bigger than the bed.
Recommended not staying here if you can help it.
2.0
I didn't like the fact that although Expedia said bank details were only in case we didn't show up, and we paid when we were there, this was not the case. I was booked in for entry at 1pm 6th March. My bank account was accessed and accommodation cost was removed at 1.51am(yes the middle of the night). I've traveled around the world and never had this happen before. As this is my first time I've used Expedia, I'm wondering, does this only happen with Expedia bookings, because I will definitely think twice about booking through Expedia again.
0.5
While it was a private room, the entire place smelled nasty. I stayed one night and slept with my clothes on. I couldn’t put myself through a second night, just lost the money and moved to a hotel. There is only WiFi in the reception desk area and not in the rooms. Management didn’t care about the issues either.
1.0
While it was a private room, the entire place smelled nasty. I stayed one night and slept with my clothes on. I couldn’t put myself through a second night, just lost the money and moved to a hotel. There is only WiFi in the reception desk area and not in the rooms. Management didn’t care about the issues either.
2.5
Always friendly and safe
5.0
Always friendly and safe
2.0
THE ROOM WAS HOT NO AIR CONSHOWER GOES COLD SO FAST AND NOT GOOD ENOUGH
2.0
THE ROOM WAS HOT NO AIR CON
SHOWER GOES COLD SO FAST AND NOT GOOD ENOUGH
2.0
Needs a lot of work. They did not have kitchen supplies you had to pay to rent them!!!place was dirty and you had to pay to use kitchen supplies
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Auckland?
The average price for a rental in Auckland is $203 per night. This rental is $144 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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