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Reviews of Hobson Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
Hobson Lodge - Hostel
224 Hobson Street, Auckland, Auckland

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located for walking into the CBD. Parking was secure. The room was spacious including the bathroom. There was a constant background noise from the pipes presumably but didn't disrupt sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Alice S P

10/10 Excellent

Ka Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly! I was welcomed warmly as soon as I entered the front desk and offered free luggage storage behind the front desk, and free full use of all the amenities until it was time to check-in! The hostel itself is very quiet and perfect to get a good rest of you are jet lagged at all! The kitchen had plenty of cooktops, pots, pans, utensils, and storage, and the washrooms had several separate toilets and showers - never had to wait for anything! There were also several computers available to use free of charge as well, which was very helpful for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arik, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly clean, amazing showers and toilets. Rooms have curtains that allow you to sleep in peace. Every bed has valuable boxes underneath for peace of mind. Laundry room is decently priced at $4 per washer and dryer. Absolute joy to stay there, extended my stay several times at reception with no problems. Would highly recommend to any other backpackers or as a cheaper alternative to a hotel.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean n quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Reg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk receptionist ( Mila ) very helpful so are few gentlemen. Bathroom, kitchen facilities are very clean. Excellent location very close to Sky Tower, easy to catch buses, many restaurants within the area and most important very safe place to stay. I would recommend anyone visit Auckland, New Zealand check out this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Hobson Lodge Team on 2 Aug 2019
Dear Guest. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Morehead City, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was large, the wifi worked well, and there were plenty of hot showers/toilets available. Hairdryers were located near the showers/sinks. Computers were available on both floors. The staff was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. I loved having hot water in the morning for making instant oatmeal and coffee. This hostel is a quiet place to stay. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were stocked and clean. The location is GREAT - only 1 1/2 block to the bus station, close to a grocery store, and close to restaurants and the Sky Tower. I enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Hobson Lodge Team on 17 Jul 2019
Dear Guest. Thank you for your positive comments. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from Hobson Lodge Team on 17 Jul 2019
Dear Guest. Thank you for your review and for choosing our hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
I was stuck in Auckland awaiting an emergency passport and this was the only accommodation I could find. Is really a backpackers place and I was able to get a double room with communal restrooms. The bed was very comfortable and room was clean. But the restrooms could do with more regular cleaning! The manager allowed me to keep my bags in the office after checkout which was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Auckland's Best New Hostel
This was the third time I've stayed at Hobson Lodge and it's definitely my favorite in town. They're always improving and upgrading stuff. The kitchen and lounge area is clean, intelligently planned, and well-maintained. Derek, the manager, is accommodating, easy-going, and has a really good head on his shoulders. He remembers and welcomes me each time I return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

renato

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Ok but bad staffs
The staffs are not very helpfull. Place is clean but small facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Hobson Lodge Team on 17 Jan 2019
Hi Steve, Thank you for your review. We're happy that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Gill, Edinburgh, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent quality mattress in non-rickety bunk beds with lockable cupboards. Bathrooms were clean with hand towels, hairdryers and soap complimentary. Kitchen was well stocked and cleaned thoroughly daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from tony on 13 Jan 2019
Thank you for your feedback.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from tony on 13 Jan 2019
thank you

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from tony on 13 Jan 2019
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Felisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hobson lodge is a nice hostel. The kitchen is big so you always have space for cooking, also rooms and toilets are always clean. A friendly environment with people from all around the world.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Zimmer und die Küche war an sich groß genug. Auch WC und Duschen waren in ausreichender Form vorhanden. Allerdings wurden diese entweder nicht richtig sauber gemacht oder die Gäste sind absolut schweinisch damit damit umgegangen...

6/10 Okay

jessica

Hostel tout de meme chère
Chère pour ce que c’est
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

charles

Liked: Staff & service
HOTEL MIXTE BACKPACKERS
hotel placé centre ville très pratique pour les activités et excursions , tout les rendez vous sont en centre ville, c est quand même un backpackers... un peu bruyant car les gens ne font pas attention quand ils vont aux toilettes : portes claques pour wc et douches, j ai même une une réunion de nouveaux arrivants a minuit faites dans le couloir de l étage (chambres) au lieu de réaliser leur réunion dans la cuisine au rez de chaussée ..dommage!!! pas de petit déjeuner les gens achètent leur produits rangent dans des casiers et déjeunent dans la cuisine(rez de chausse) pour moi de la chance il y a juste a cote de l hôtel un café ou bar qui réalise des déjeuners ( nom: métro galerie art) Cool.Je pense que c est un backpackers un peu au dessus de la moyenne.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

PENG-YU

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alle Räume waren sehr sauber und praktisch eingerichtet!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Ivana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Estancia muy buena en Hobson Lodge
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Dan, Japan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
シャワー、バスは充分にある。基本的に清潔に保たれている。収納スペースがかなり広く、非常に便利であった。下の人が動くとベッドが揺れる。
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hôtel très bien situé près de la Tower
Une chambre double au rez de chaussée un peu bruyante le soir mais le lit très confortable 1 seul fauteuil pour 2 pas de petits déjeuner Sinon bon accueil
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
居心地よかったです
個室に８連泊しました。アパートメントホテルと迷いましたが、値段と口コミがよかったので、選びました。ホステルタイプとしては、GOODな居心地と思います。明るいし、設備も不足はないです。アルコール持ち込み禁止なので夜に大騒ぎもないです。キッチンはにぎやかではありますが、気にはならないていど。リノベと思いますが、きれいです。掃除も毎日きちんとしていると思います。市街地からは少し離れている坂の上なので、そこは少し面倒ではありますが、徒歩県内で、HobsonSt沿いにはコンビニもあるので、そこまでの不便ではないかと。タオルもいつでも交換してくれるし、個室には部屋に冷凍冷蔵庫もあるし、仕事もしていましたが、居心地はよかったです。ホステル初心者にもおすすめです
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
全体的にキレイだった Wi-Fiも問題なく使えた
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

vera maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
O hostel é tranquilo e quarto com 6 camas é ok. Não tem elevador, então pode ser chato se estiver com mala pesada, mas nada muito grave porque são poucos andares. Os banheiros e chuveiros são unissex, o que pode desagradar alguns. O staff é prestativo e a localização é boa, perto da Queen St e da Sky Tower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ニュージーランドのいくつかの宿に泊まったが ここが一番良かった
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

SOOKWON

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
not bad
방에서 냄새가 너무 심하게 나서 눈도 따갑고 머리도 아팠다. 땀 찌든 냄새였다. 나와 같이 지낸 친구는 너무 더워서 잠을 이루지 못할 정도였다. 직원은 매우 친절해서 좋았고 위치도 나쁘진 않았다. 개인락커 따로 있어서 좋았고 키친에 식기류도 낡지 않아서 좋았다! 문제는 방안에 찌든 냄새 그거 하나.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect !!!!!!
服務人員友善，公共空間非常棒！浴廁很乾淨，廚房很大也很清潔，交誼廳也很舒適！距離逛街地帶也是剛剛好的距離。下次去奧克蘭會再選擇這裡！
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Derek on 15 Jan 2019
Thank you for your review and for choosing Hobson Lodge. We're happy that you enjoyed your stay and Looking forward to seeing you again soon.