Verandahs Parkside Lodge

As someone who doesn't frequent hostels much, I was pleasantly surprised & would recommend/return here again! Good vibes - I met some wonderful people from all over the world Excellent location - close to Ponsonby which has lots of shops and cafes. Woolworths within for groceries. 30 minute walk into the city. Western Park close-by. Large communal kitchen & lounge homely -everything within. I was in the building with kitchen, there are 2 separate buildings within hostel (one with kitchen and lounge). Basically, you keep items in bag with your name and details for fridge and cupboard use (good idea and big focus on recycling in kitchen) Outdoor garden serene A lot of people extending stay/returning which is always a good sign! Wifi excellent throughout stay Great laundry facilities - cash only - $6. Dryer or use of outdoor washing line Gentleman in charge kind when needing to cut stay short

This was my first time staying at a hostel and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the shared facilities were great and spacious (kitchen, lounge room, laundry, outdoor area) and the rooms themselves were great in terms of people per room - unlike normal hostels which have 8+ people per room, this one has 3-4 people per room, making it much more comfortable.

Great location just off Ponsbony Road and next to Western Park, the accommodation surprisingly quiet. Loved the house, an old villa-type with wooden beams in the room and some brick walls. We stayed in an ensuite room which was quite big for NZ standards (perks of old houses). The bed was very comfy to sleep in. We only stayed 1 night for an event but had a look at the communal areas. Kitchen and living room are big and very clean, the accommodation has a lovely garden with a little veggie patch, and the people chilling out were very friendly. Peaking through the window into the dorms, they looked just as great, regular beds (no bunks), lots of space. Wish we could've stayed for a longer time, but we'll definitely come back to Verandah next time we need to stay in the city

Rooms were sparkling clean and simple. Common areas where well managed and stocked. The location was walking distance to much of the cool stuff around Auckland - but not a short walk. The grounds are lovely and proximity to Western park is a big bonus! The manager was so helpful and friendly. Made me feel right at home.

The location is great, close to all you need on Ponsonby and K'Road, and eith lots of public transport. A 15 min walk takes you to the centre of the city too. The staff were exceptionally helpful and the shared facilties were well-kept and more than adequate for the number of guests. The garden was a lovely space to relax and the multiple verandahs and balconies were also great to watch the sunset from.