| amenities include a relaxed tv lounge, a covered terrace, and a game room with billiards, as well as a communal kitchen. bike rentals are available for a fee, and there's a guest laundry and a book exchange. featuring shared single-sex bathrooms, the free-standing private rooms and straightforward dorms come with complimentary wi-fi and linens. this low-key hostel in a suburban neighbourhood is 1 km from the mercury bay museum and the lost spring day spa. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Auckland Airport 2 hr 38
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