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17 Jul - 19 Jul
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24 Jul - 26 Jul
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7 Aug - 9 Aug
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4 Sept - 6 Sept

Our top choices for Waiheke Island hostels

Exterior

JO&JOE Auckland

JO&JOE Auckland
5.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (52 reviews)
"Great stay Fabulous location Highly recommended "
Australia
Barbra
The price is NZ$70
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
JO&JOE Auckland
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Garden Hostel

Garden Hostel
1.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great place to stay, i have stayed here twice now and each stay has been wonderful. Geeat staff the manager is so helpful and accomodates to whatever needs i needed. Has everything you need whilst visiting Auckland. I didn't have to pack much which was great. Great location cloee to everything i needed. Will deffs be booking again, highly recommended to stay."
Australia
Courtney
The price is NZ$57
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Garden Hostel
Reception

United Auckland

United Auckland
1.5 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"Staff on arrival was excellent, room was adequate"
Australia
Ian
The price is NZ$59
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
United Auckland
Private 3 Bed Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Choice Backpackers

Choice Backpackers
2.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (178 reviews)
"Kitchen was equipped for cooking, linens were clean. The place itself is very poorly maintained I felt gross and a bit unsafe staying downtown. The walls are also paper thin."
Canada
MAYA
The price is NZ$69
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Choice Backpackers
Exterior

LyLo Auckland

LyLo Auckland
5.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (312 reviews)
"Amazing hostel!"
Australia
Julian
The price is NZ$87
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
LyLo Auckland
Lounge

Haka House Auckland City

Haka House Auckland City
4.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (57 reviews)
"Great location… I’m coming back in a couple of weeks "
Australia
Ralph
The price is NZ$76
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Haka House Auckland City
Gift shop

Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel

Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
5.2 out of 10, (305 reviews)
"Good location, close to everything. Wi-Fi stable, kitchen is easy and convenient."
United States
Jinghe
The price is NZ$77
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Surf 'N' Snow Backpackers - Hostel
Exterior

Attic Backpackers

Attic Backpackers
4.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (52 reviews)
"Staff and clean."
Sweden
Johan
The price is NZ$85
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Attic Backpackers
Exterior

Bush paradise

Bush paradise
1.0 star property
Glenfield
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"観光場所の質問に丁寧に対応してもらいました。"
Japan
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$42
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Bush paradise
Garden

YMCA Hostel

YMCA Hostel
2.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (487 reviews)
"Good for short stay"
Australia
George
The price is NZ$85
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
YMCA Hostel
Dining

Newton Lodge Auckland - Hostel

Newton Lodge Auckland - Hostel
2.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (12 reviews)
"Nice staff and clean. Excellent hostel !! "
United States
Sho
The price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Newton Lodge Auckland - Hostel
Lounge

Silverfern Backpackers

Silverfern Backpackers
1.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (15 reviews)
"Very convenient, clean, neat friendly staff, helpful, safe, and affordable. I highly recommend booking your stay at Silver Fern Backpacker is the best 👍"
United States
Hikifonuafoou
The price is NZ$56
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Silverfern Backpackers
Property amenity

Hobson Lodge - Hostel

Hobson Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (68 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Hobson Lodge - Hostel
Porch

Verandahs Parkside Lodge - Hostel

Verandahs Parkside Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Freemans Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (130 reviews)
"Great place ! Calm and near to CBD "
France
Florian
The price is NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Verandahs Parkside Lodge - Hostel
Motel Family Rooms with King - 2 Bedrooms

Tidewater Motel and Tourist Park - Hostel

Tidewater Motel and Tourist Park - Hostel
2.0 star property
Coromandel
7.4 out of 10, Good, (31 reviews)
"As an 80-year-old woman trying to make it down a ramp and steps to the outside to walk to the bathrooms was an inconvenience I was not expecting."
United States
Eve
The price is NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July
Tidewater Motel and Tourist Park - Hostel
Private kitchen

Haka House Auckland K’ Road

Haka House Auckland K’ Road
2.0 star property
Auckland Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (217 reviews)
"Great place, great people. Would definitely recommend anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Auckland to go here."
United Kingdom
Jamie
The price is NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Haka House Auckland K’ Road
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Top Waiheke Island Hotel Reviews

Le Chalet Waiheke Apartments

Le Chalet Waiheke Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"An amazing view and decor of the property absolutely stunning"
Dothane 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Le Chalet Waiheke Apartments

Find out more about Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island Hostels information

Number of reviews
922
Accommodation
2 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$42
Highest Price
NZ$135

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Waiheke Island?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for going out. This destination's wineries offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds, and the island views create an appealing natural setting.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget-friendly prices and a social environment.
What are the best hostels in Waiheke Island?
If you're trying to find budget-friendly accommodation in Waiheke Island, you might consider this popular choice: Waiheke Island Resort - Property features at this holiday home include barbecues.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Waiheke Island?
The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Waiheke Island is 1209 mm.
What is there to see and do in Waiheke Island?
Generally, Waiheke Island is known for its wineries, kayaking and white-sand beaches. Major attractions include Sky Tower. Get out into nature with places such as Onetangi Beach, Oneroa Beach and Onetangi Forest and Bird Reserve. Cultural attractions include Dead Dog Bay, Whittaker's Musical Museum and Waiheke Community Art Gallery.
What's the best way to get to and around Waiheke Island while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Waiheke Island on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.), located 23.2 mi (37.4 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome), which is 31.7 mi (51 km) away.

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