Newton Lodge Auckland

It was on Queen Street.

There were many rules in this hostel.Alcohol isn't permitted inside this hostel so if you like a cold beer, you can't bring it in. I was told I moved my bed twice and was going to be issued a fine for it when all I did was pick the wrong bed.

- great common room with shared kitchen: good for interacting with/ getting to know other people; friendly and lively atmosphere- clean & comfortable beds; own locker for valuables - clean toilets & showers- everyone cleaned up after themselves, as part of the kitchen rules (clean before you eat)- well equipped: many & diverse kitchen tools; hairdryer available for everyone- good location- good WiFi, TV available

- noisy beds, they creak a bit + were a bit wobbly: you could feel if the person sleeping over/under you moves a lot- kitchen could be slightly cleaner, but was fine - missing window in the dorm: no daylight - could be more space/ shelves for your things i.e. clothes - warm in the dorms, air could have been fresher

It’s clean and tidy, kinda quiet, really convenient when your a traveler. I met wonderful people there and everyone was nice.

Nice little hostel, which seems to have a lot of people staying for a while. The staff was kinf and helpful, good facilities and parking nearby.

The room was a bit tight, extra hangers for towels would be appreciated as well as curtains.

I left as could not...

I booked in December 2025. Filthy rooms and bathrooms, worst customer service and bad location - noisy and stinky. Not worth at all.

Comfortable,clean and kitchen well equipped

I have been told by the staff to clean my dishes just after cooking (before eating), I would have liked to eat hot first and clean my dishes after ? I felt pressured (as I was going to clean my dishes after I ate…).

Excellent place to stay if your intention is sightseeing most of the time. Very comfy and clean ;)

A bit far from downtown by foot but nothing too crazy.

Well organised but with signs everywhere as I didnt see any staff in my 3 nights..(ok..i get up and go out early and come back in the evening im not in nz to lay in bed)..rooms cramped but ok if lazy people keep their space tidy.Good fire escape signs and lights ..much need with so many in such a small hostel.Top bunk bed wobble if..like mine..the selfish person underneath on his i pad at 2am..toilets a long walk from the room i was in..

Lots of people in small hostel..some long termers which is always a minus..( you say hi and they ignore you because they are cool man !)..long walk up hill from bus and train station..no large supermarket nearby..No staff most of the time ie early morning and in the evening..i found my own room nearer to city for similar price.

Very good stay for very cheap. The staff is very nice and helpful. I had missed my booking and was able to extend. They also helped with any question I had. The common room is comfortable and the kitchen well furnished. In terms of safety, it is also good. There is a female dormitory option and the locked safe available for each guest is spacious.

The dormitory seems to be furnished to the minimum. In the shower rooms, there is little space to put up one's clothes (hangers would be nice). Also for the room: no curtain at all. So if someone wakes up early and switch on the light, and you are in the upper bed like me, you get the full light on your face. Adding curtains or even a tiny desk light for each bed would very useful. One other thing that would be nice is to change is rules about shoes' use inside: shoes are allowed even in shower rooms, which is quite unhygienic. To ban shoes usage at the toilet and shower room's entrance so everyone use slippers inside would be great. Otherwise, great stay!

Nice basic hostel, clean, good location, walking distance from shops and restaurants. CBD a bir further away but still walkable.

The common areas were a bit small. Some guests were noisy in the evenings after quiet time.

The staff, the people, the rooms, the bathrooms

The small sitting area

- great common room with shared kitchen: good for interacting with/ getting to know other people; friendly and lively atmosphere- clean & comfortable beds; own locker for valuables - clean toilets & showers- everyone cleaned up after themselves, as part of the kitchen rules (clean before you eat)- well equipped: many & diverse kitchen tools; hairdryer available for everyone- good location- good WiFi, TV available

- noisy beds, they creak a bit + were a bit wobbly: you could feel if the person sleeping over/under you moves a lot- kitchen could be slightly cleaner, but was fine - missing window in the dorm: no daylight - could be more space/ shelves for your things i.e. clothes - warm in the dorms, air could have been fresher

The staff, how big the bathrooms are, the layout of the bedrooms.

How small the sitting area is next to the kitchen, the bathrooms should be cleaned once more per week.

It’s clean and tidy, kinda quiet, really convenient when your a traveler. I met wonderful people there and everyone was nice.

Everything was perfect, and the people I met here were absolutely wonderful. What I especially liked was that the place wasn’t too crowded or chaotic. The manager was especially very kind, and I never had to worry about theft.The most important part is that the place was very clean. The cleaning and laundry for the bedding were excellent, and there was absolutely no need to worry about bed bugs.The accommodation was warm and cozy, and I learned from talking with other guests that the return rate is quite high.It was truly a great experience, and I would love to come back again.

Little bit far from the middle of the city

efficency good environment

the stove

Safe.People.Cleanliness.

Was somehow far

A nice place to stay, bathrooms and kitchen were clean.

Location could have been better, a long walk down Queen St to the city centre.

Great spot to be down town

Workers were rude. The ladies at the front desk were terrible to all the girls I talked to in my dorm. Thought I was crazy thinking they were rude till I heard everyone else and they experienced the same thing

Property is fine, feels like part of a parking garage. Building is not especially warm, welcoming or aesthetically pleasing and private rooms are very basic, but you get what you pay for.