A great start to our 4 week trip to NZ. Comfortable, extremely clean en suite, well located. Really friendly, helpful owner/staff who provided excellent recommendations on what to see and do, as well as planning for the next stages of our trip. Brian and Sandy, Canada

Only had the one night stay but would have stayed longer time permitting. Our room was basic but very clean as were the bathrooms. The facilities are well laid out with plenty kitchen space and lounge areas with TV (if you want to watch). Plenty magazines and books to read whilst lounging outside in the garden areas. The hosts were... More

We arrived only planning to stay a few days, maybe even a week, but ended up staying a month! The facilities are brilliant and the whole place feels really homely. Everywhere was nice and clean and the hosts were really friendly and helpful. Free bikes were a big advantage and we spent many days out on them, to the beach... More

Tui Lodge is a short walk to the centre of town. Very friendly and knowledgeable hostess. Lots of lovely seaing areas in the garden and a good view over to the sea. Unfortunately was only able to stay one night - but wish we could have stayed longer. Bedroom was clean and the en suite spacious. Plenty of parking in... More

This was probably one of my favorite backpackers I’ve stayed in since arriving in New Zealand. The owners were very helpful and always chatting with everybody. This place felt like a real home. It’s a very well designed setup. Numerous bathrooms, numerous showers, I found two kitchens, a great area to just sit and watch the sun go down or... More

Booked for 1 night but ended up staying for 3 nights in this guesthouse. Bathrooms were clean and kitchen was well equipped. TV area was very cosy and comfortable with a couple of sofas and side tables. There is also a garden with table and chairs where you can just chill out and read a book/magazine. The dormitory has a... More

I stayed here in February 2012 and I loved it. Everyone has mentioned all the benefits such as free bikes, etc so I'll just say that Jacqui the lady who runs the place is so welcoming and friendly that you don't want to leave. The garden is fantastic with little nooks and crannies to relax in, comfy seating everywhere and... More

Centrally located hostel and campsite with focus on comfort, for example, hammocks outside and 1970s cosy sofas in the livingroom. The kitchen is clean and I loved the coordinating crockery, which made it felt more homely. The owner came by to wash the tea towels too. There might be an issue about space and storage in the room.I was staying... More

We stayed at Tui Lodge as we were making a special trip to Coromandel (from Auckland) and needed a place to stay that could accommodate different family groups as well as singles, and had enough room for guests. The owners were so lovely, staying up late for our check in and ensuring we had everything we needed. As we have... More