We have stayed in a few different places in NZ and this is the worst by far! The dorm room appeared to be quite clean, but several of our group were bitten by something while we slept. The toilets were disgusting and both nights all the shared toilets on our floor had run out of toilet paper. The kitchen was... More

Cost around 26 NZD for an 8 bed dorm room with an ensuite. Rooms were of decent size, clean and had a balcony that overlooked the amazing hot pool. Decent facilities including massive kitchen/eating area. Decent little bar next door to the hostel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend!

We arrived and the staff were so helpful and happy! There's all the amenities you need, a laundry room, internet, kithcen etc. There's a heated pool!!!! There's something to do every night, they sort you out with all the info you need to fill your days with activities! All I can say is 1000% worth staying with these guys if... More

I've stayed in countless backpackers/hostels/hotels all over Europe (and a few in Australia/New Zealand) and found this one to be one of the better backpackers. It was quite outdated and, by the looks of it, was an old hotel in the 60's/70's. The rooms are very spacious, with the 6 person dorm having more than enough space for all 6... More

I stayed here on 2 separate occasions- once in a normal dorm and then once in the girls sanctuary dorm. The girls only dorm was lovely with heaps of space, although it is closest to the bar so it can get a bit noisy at night. The rooms all have en-suite bathrooms, with separate showers and toilets which makes it... More

The hostel looked ok from the outside. The common areas were not so clean, especially the kitchen which was off putting. The kitchen itself only and two small fridges for goodness knows how many people. The rooms were ok, they had a shower and toilet in each room which was nice. They were large and spacious rooms which is always... More

The parts we saw badly need updating and better cleaning. It was extremely noisey as there is a late night bar right next door.

The room itself acturally looks like a prison cell with brick wall painted as white. The bed is not too comfortable & comes with a brown blanket. However, the toilet is pretty clean & the shower is nice & hot. I have no comment about the location as I only spent there for a night which I barely have time... More

we stayed in Base just for one night. the website we booked at said we would have one double bed but had four single beds instead, eventhough there were just two of us in the room. the room was disgusting with dirty walls and poorly cleaned bathroom and toilet. the worst part of the trip was that i was bitten... More