I've stayed in many hostels and backpacker lodges and this is definitely one of the cleanest one. I recently stayed here for 2 nights with a friend in a 3-bed dorm room. My flight was delayed and i arrived past their office hour at 8:30pm. Campbell kindly came over to help me settle into my room. He was very helpful... More

Close to Ponsonby suburb which is great and in an old townhouse style builiding. Very luxurious inside for a backpackers. Great kitchen facilities, great garden/outdoor seating. Overlooking the park. Staff very good and helpful. Everywhere is spotless. Rooms are excellent with single beds, no bunk beds and again well decorated. Big house. Only negative would be having to go into... More

My friend and I stayed here recently for 2 nights and loved it. Best backpacker place I have ever stayed in. Very clean and comfortable rooms and the best location in town. Just off Ponsonby Street where there are so many restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bars, and shops. Easy access to CBD either on foot or by bus. We stayed... More

This hostel is lovely. No bunk beds, big plus! I stayed in 2 rooms during my stay, both were very clean with comfortable beds. Campbell, the owner was really helpful and made me feel at home instantly. The bathrooms were clean and I never had to wait to use one. Good kitchen facilities and lounge area and a lovely garden... More

This is the 2nd time I visited Auckland and due to the New Year's Eve festive most hotels were very expensive or full. Luckily, we found Verandahs on the list with a very affordable price. We arrived late but still got a friendly welcome. We stayed on the 2nd floor in a private room. I never stayed in a hostel... More

Just finished up a splendid 4-night stay at Verandah's Backpackers, located in Ponsonby, a trendy neighborhood with plenty of shops and restaurants. The "Backpackers" part of Verandah's name is a bit of a misnomer. This place feels like a cozy boutique hotel. The facility consists of two side-by-side early 20th century Victorian homes, a large one which contains the "dorm"... More

What a nice welcome to New Zealand! A friendly, helpful owner, and quiet, comfortable accommodation. A short stroll to restaurants and bars on Ponsonby Road, and walking distance to the city centre. The rooms are set across two houses with a big kitchen, several lounges, and good views. Only downside is that wifi is not free.

If your looking for a small, very friendly, quite, clean, relaxed, beautiful hostel look no further than Verandahs. Great location, the uber cool Ponsonby Road on your doorstep, (check out The Chapel bar) and only 10 minutes walk into town. Very attractive heratige houses with original feature fireplaces, and breathtaking views from the balconys down towards the CBD and over... More

I would recommend this hostel even without the unusual situation we found ourselves in during our one night stay last week. The room was a good size and clean with extra blankets. There is also a large kitchen and multiple well stocked living rooms. The owner, Campbell, was really helpful with helping us try to plan an evening outing to... More