I chose this place mostly at random, only later seeing other positive reviews, and feel I got lucky. The showers are great and the beds are comfortable. Throughout the two buildings I also found there to be a very high standard for cleanliness, including the washroom and kitchen. It really gives the place the feeling of being very good value.... More

10 points! 2 beautiful old buildings overlooking Auckland CBD, newly painted dbl room with nice decor, all very clean. Comfortable bed. The deco almost gives the look & feel of a hotel. Spacious shower, well equipped kitchen. Quiet. Staff was very helpful. Good guest mix ranging from 18-60. You could feel that the owners love what they do. If you... More

I arrived at Verendah's and lived there for all in total 3 months. This is the kind of accommodation you wish to find when you are travelling! Excellently located next to Ponsonby Road with all its bars,restaurants and hip shops topped by an aweome view of the Skytower and the park next door. - Super important for me: all rooms... More

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