Cute hostel in Matamata that's perfectly located near Hobbiton and the Waitomo glow worm caves…read more The staff was super friendly and great to work with! I never got to meet them in person since I was out really early every morning and came back late every night, but they were very accommodating and made sure we were able to get in and check out with ease. The rooms were great. I stayed in a 4-person room. Each room is its own unit outdoors with a sliding glass door. They do get a little hot but there are windows. There are lockers for each person. Overall, we had a great time staying here.

Loved this hostel! Parking is in the front of the building an they close the gate at night for…read moresafety, so I loved that! The lady at the front desk is Crazy nice and very helpful! The washer and dryer also works great, so it is a great laundry spot. The rooms are very clean! The location is close to town for a quick bite to eat and close to Hobbiton! I would highly recommend staying when you are in the area!

Excellent hostel. Professional-grade kitchen, friendly staff who mailed something to us that we…read morehad left behind, and great common areas.

The location of this backpackers on Waitangi Island is spectacular, and while there is not much of…read morea view from the actual hostel, it's only a short walk down to the beautiful Onetangi Beach. When I say a short walk, there are actually like 200 stairs to descend, but it doesn't take very long and the beach is worth the walk. It's climbing back up which is the shit part anyway. The backpackers itself doesn't have that much going for it in terms of the actual rooms and the condition of the place, but it is a backpackers don't forget, and it is cheap; You can't really expect a resort. The Staff are nice, and I met some good people here. As there are not many cheap accommodation options on Waiheke Island, this hostel is a decent and inexpensive place to stay.

From the owner: Kina Backpackers provides true value for money on Waiheke Island, 35 minutes from downtown…read moreAuckland, New Zealand. It's your very own piece of paradise. Formally known as Waiheke Island Hostel, the backpackers is now leased by Erin & Luke. Kina Backpackers offers million dollar views for the budget conscious, the location cannot be beat! Enjoy the big sea views over Onetangi from the large front lawn where you can have a bbq with friends or relax with a book in the hammock. Wake up to the sound of the seagulls or Tui's and head down the hill for a walk or run along Onetangi Beach (with its 2.5 K of beautiful white sand) to end up at a local beachside cafe for a morning coffee. Enjoy an afternoon stroll to one (or two) of several award winning Waiheke Island vineyards for wine tasting or bite to eat. Miro/Casita Miro, Obsidian, The Hay Paddock, Stonyridge,and Te Motu vineyards or sample a the local boutique brew at Wild on Waiheke they are all within walking distance.

I reckon it would have gotten 3 stars for any one of the following problems, but it was more than…read moreone. Dirty linens. Some of the stains were not bleached out properly, but one of the duvet covers had something on it that had obviously not been washed out between customers. Worst pillows of any hostel I've ever stayed in. Normally a person gets two when they are in that sad of shape. The bar attached to the hostel had music going at all hours of the night and it was hard to sleep. This place would be great for the 18 year old who likes to party, but not for the 30-something grad student trying to take a cheap holiday. I've stayed in better hostels for less money. I suggest looking elsewhere. With all that being said, the staff was really nice when I did ask for directions and suggestions around town.