Great place to stay. A calm and clean place. Only thing I can think to complain about is the shower pressure. One time it was fine, then the next time it was barely a dribble, despite no one else using the showers at the same time. Otherwise was a perfect stay.

Great place to stay. A calm and clean place. Only thing I can think to complain about is the shower pressure. One time it was fine, then the next time it was barely a dribble, despite no one else using the showers at the same time. Otherwise was a perfect stay.

It was my first time in a very long time in a back packers sharing all common areas. I feel a cleaner should be on hand to clear the areas left messy by alot of people with low cleanliness standards. The kitchen shared equipment needs to be update ie fridges & cupboards. The room I shared was stuffy with no windows and a noisy air vent humming all night so this was uncomfortable. A lovely senior staff member helped with our non working room facilities. Air con should be in every room esp with 2 or more people sharing. The view and location was amazing. Linen clean and comfy beds. I would request a room with windows next time. As we were on a road trip parking was an issue when unpacking our personal effects. possibly obtaining a few spaces in the back of the complex would be convenient. all in all a pleasant 2 day stay.

It was my first time in a very long time in a back packers sharing all common areas. I feel a cleaner should be on hand to clear the areas left messy by alot of people with low cleanliness standards. The kitchen shared equipment needs to be update ie fridges & cupboards. The room I shared was stuffy with no windows and a noisy air vent humming all night so this was uncomfortable. A lovely senior staff member helped with our non working room facilities. Air con should be in every room esp with 2 or more people sharing. The view and location was amazing. Linen clean and comfy beds. I would request a room with windows next time. As we were on a road trip parking was an issue when unpacking our personal effects. possibly obtaining a few spaces in the back of the complex would be convenient. all in all a pleasant 2 day stay.

Nice view

Nice view

It's all about location and staff here, particularly Gillian. (And, they answer their phone!) She was extremely helpful, professional, and kind. It's thanks to her and her knowledge of the North Island that I found some cool spots to hang out in. The kitchen and common room have a beautiful (although somewhat obstructed) view of the ocean, and are spacious. There were enough showers to go around, although I think some additional common toilets could be added--two per gender weren't enough. I stayed in a private room two nights and a dorm for one. Both were comfortable stays. When I moved to the dorm, I was worried about noise as it was right next to the common areas. But staff were good about closing the door at 10:30pm. Some hooks or additional racks would be handy in the private room bathrooms. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property.

It's all about location and staff here, particularly Gillian. (And, they answer their phone!) She was extremely helpful, professional, and kind. It's thanks to her and her knowledge of the North Island that I found some cool spots to hang out in. The kitchen and common room have a beautiful (although somewhat obstructed) view of the ocean, and are spacious. There were enough showers to go around, although I think some additional common toilets could be added--two per gender weren't enough. I stayed in a private room two nights and a dorm for one. Both were comfortable stays. When I moved to the dorm, I was worried about noise as it was right next to the common areas. But staff were good about closing the door at 10:30pm. Some hooks or additional racks would be handy in the private room bathrooms. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property.

Very clean and functional. Well suited to a young person/people. I did feel I get get better value for money by spending a little bit more and staying else where.

Very clean and functional. Well suited to a young person/people. I did feel I get get better value for money by spending a little bit more and staying else where.

The hostel was very friendly and safe. There was a fantastic lounge area that we used for cooking and leisure time. The view was beautiful and they let us leave our large bags in a locked room and use the bathroom and facilities after we checked out (while we waited for the bus). It was very clean and the only negative is that the shower door didn't hang completely straight. I would definitely book again!

The hostel was very friendly and safe. There was a fantastic lounge area that we used for cooking and leisure time. The view was beautiful and they let us leave our large bags in a locked room and use the bathroom and facilities after we checked out (while we waited for the bus). It was very clean and the only negative is that the shower door didn't hang completely straight. I would definitely book again!

The uniqueness of property is its location bang opposite to shore. Staff is very helpful, resourceful and kind. Unfortunately, room allotted to me had no window or air duct. It was a bright shine warm day and temperatures were in early 30s. Inside room temp was hot & humid. I spent almost till 11:30 in dining area so that inside room temp is bearable and once you are so tired and sleepy you do not feel anything around. Same was complaint from other guests. Rooms have no air duct or window. Fans were also average at least coolers would have somehow helped. But other than this drawback everything else is super cool.

The uniqueness of property is its location bang opposite to shore. Staff is very helpful, resourceful and kind. Unfortunately, room allotted to me had no window or air duct. It was a bright shine warm day and temperatures were in early 30s. Inside room temp was hot & humid. I spent almost till 11:30 in dining area so that inside room temp is bearable and once you are so tired and sleepy you do not feel anything around. Same was complaint from other guests. Rooms have no air duct or window. Fans were also average at least coolers would have somehow helped. But other than this drawback everything else is super cool.

Very nice Hostel and in a very good Location

Very nice Hostel and in a very good Location

Excellent

Good enough for the price

The room had no ventilation no open window . Stayed in room 11 in summer with no open windows mid summer so hot an stuffy ..not to mention claustrophobic. All of which i think is pretty illegal ie no ventilation.

Basic, but very central. Used private room with possibility for parking. Nice view from the common areas

Basic, but very central. Used private room with possibility for parking. Nice view from the common areas

Amazing views, close to all amenities, kitchen amazing with three cooking stations and the rooms are lovely - I love the privacy curtains and own charging points, bathrooms clean and tidy and staff are exceptionally friendly and very informative

The lodge itself is in an amazing location, The staff were exceptionally friendly and knowledgable in their advice re trips, the rooms were comfortable and the privacy curtain was a nice touch, shower room was amazing clean and bright, kitchen was also spotless with three areas to cook and the view from the dining table was amazing - It Would have easily rivalled what you could have got from a 5star hotel - all in all very enjoyable experience and I look forward to staying on another Haka lodge

The lodge itself is in an amazing location, The staff were exceptionally friendly and knowledgable in their advice re trips, the rooms were comfortable and the privacy curtain was a nice touch, shower room was amazing clean and bright, kitchen was also spotless with three areas to cook and the view from the dining table was amazing - It Would have easily rivalled what you could have got from a 5star hotel - all in all very enjoyable experience and I look forward to staying on another Haka lodge

Friendly staff. Great location. Clean, spacious kitchen and lounge area. Limited reserved parking but cheap. Room 11 was noisy because of air conditioning which didn't work very well. Stuffy, hot room with no opening windows. We stayed at Haka Lodge in August 2019 but in a different room and had no problems..

Friendly staff. Great location. Clean, spacious kitchen and lounge area. Limited reserved parking but cheap. Room 11 was noisy because of air conditioning which didn't work very well. Stuffy, hot room with no opening windows. We stayed at Haka Lodge in August 2019 but in a different room and had no problems..

Good stay. Just the dubble room is small and no aircon. But perfect located 😀

Good stay. Just the dubble room is small and no aircon. But perfect located 😀

It is worth it just for the views!! Great wooden bunks which are really comfortable. Each comes with a privacy curtain, light and socket. Although in my bed, the light and socket were at the opposite end to the pillow. Big kitchen and lounge area, with plenty of space to cook and eat. Really good wifi in the common area, but not so good in my room, at least. Bath and shower rooms were clean, although two of the showers were out of order when I was there (and one is reserved just for staff). Centrally located, with a supermarket just a couple of minutes walk away and plenty of choices to eat if you don't want to cook.

It is worth it just for the views!! Great wooden bunks which are really comfortable. Each comes with a privacy curtain, light and socket. Although in my bed, the light and socket were at the opposite end to the pillow. Big kitchen and lounge area, with plenty of space to cook and eat. Really good wifi in the common area, but not so good in my room, at least. Bath and shower rooms were clean, although two of the showers were out of order when I was there (and one is reserved just for staff). Centrally located, with a supermarket just a couple of minutes walk away and plenty of choices to eat if you don't want to cook.

The receptionist (a girl with a big ear holes) is really helpful and informative. The room is a bit small. Toilet and shower room are clean and in good condition.

The receptionist (a girl with a big ear holes) is really helpful and informative. The room is a bit small. Toilet and shower room are clean and in good condition.