Oaklands Lodge is like a home far from home... I love this place! The staff is really friendly and helpful, the house is great, really clean, nice rooms and kitchen and it's located in one of the most charmy suburbs of Auckland. If you stay at this hostel, don't miss the chance to climb Mt Eden to check the beautiful... More

I ended up staying at Oaklands Lodge by accident as the place I usually stay was full. I was met on the way in by the manager and greeted like I was a friend. That set the tone for my whole time there, I was going to say it was like being at home but it was more like being... More

This lovely victorian house is a home from home for backpackers as they pass through Auckland. With lovely large, bright rooms, a huge kitchen, a friendly homely atmosphere, so many activities and mt.eden summit at your doorstep, oaklands is definitely the best hostel I've ever stayed at. The managers are so helpful and welcoming the moment you walk in the... More

I really enjoyed my stay at Oaklands Lodge! The hostel is very clean, and well located in Mt Eden, a 10 mins walk to the top of the volcano... The kitchen is really big and everyone gets his own locker for storing dry food. The dorm room is really big for a 8 bed dorm and no bunk beds!! There... More

My girlfriend and I stayed there at the beginning and at the end of our New Zealand trip, we enjoyed it really much. The staff there is very friendly and helpful, the kitchen is one of the best equipped we've ever seen (aswell as it has plenty of space), the rooms have lockers, coathangers, and even a table. The location... More

Alexander and Jonathan were great hosts during our stay at Oaklands. The house was large and spacious and really felt like a home away from home. We were able to join in a number of activities throughout the week that were varied and relevant to backpackers. The house was really clean and well maintained. The location was also ideal, just... More

Its really the best hostel in auckland ( i stayed in a few! so i know...) the staff is very nice and helps you with every little problem you have...or at least they try! you really get to know people here, because the hostel does some activities at night (food, movienights, bowling etc....) and even if you dont get to... More

The reviews here are pretty accurate in terms of the facilities, staff and location of this hostel, which are all pretty good. I felt compelled to write a review as we were so disappointed by the overall atmosphere at the hostel. We've been in NZ for over 7mths and expected more fun in a hostel of it's size and location.... More

We stayed at Oaklands for three days at the start of our journey through NZ in December and again for one night in January at the end therof. Both times the facilities were very good, spacious and welcoming. Its situate right on the airport shuttle and bus routes, making it ideal for backpackers. I'd definitely recommend Oaklands.