Our stay at the hostel was for about 4 day. The hostel was located in the center of town, about a 2 blocks away from the "i-site" information center. The couple running the hostel were great. They were giving us suggestions, letting us know of deals, and what activities where worth doing. The rooms were clean and spacious. There is... More

I will just describe my experience rather than try and write things in a random order. Arrived at 3:30am, welcomed by the owner who lives onsite with his wife. Got a tour even at that hour of the morning which was great for when I woke up. Bed was as comfortable as you make it. Owners always willing to help... More

Such a fantastic place. It's peaceful, very clean, cozy and extremely friendly. The owners couldn't be more helpful or kind....they even gave me a fluffy blanket when a I was curled up on the couch, watching DVDs :) I loved the uni sex and female only facilities. The Internet access was good too and you get quiet a bit free... More

I was a bit worried when we found the hostel as the signage outside looked more like a seedy club than a hostel. Once inside loved this hostel; really cosy with comfortable beds and and the best stocked kitchen I've come across in 5 months of travelling. Definitely a nice antidote to the chain hostels!

Lovely hostel. Especially if traveling on your own. Easy to meet others. Relaxed. Quiet. Great facilities. Reasonably prices. Central. Clean. Nicely decorated. Staff are very helpful and friendly. And of course it's Irish themed. Lovely lovely hostel. My favourite in New Zealand to date.

I have been traveling New Zealand for several months now and stayed in lots of backpackers but this has been the best by along way. The main lounge and kitchen are great for socialising and the facilities are great. The staff make the hostel they are warm welcoming and wise and make you feel at home the momment you walk... More

I only planned to stay here for 2 days but ended up staying for 7, the owners here really know how to take care of you. it's spacious, has a lovely homely atmosphere it's got great beds and lovely hot powerful showers, all the things i love, Fantastic!

I stayed in this backpacker with a couple of friends about a week ago, and we all absolutely loved it! We agreed that our room was the warmest that we had so far been in New Zealand (and thats positiv, as it is Winter and we were so far all complaining that it is too cold indoors)! Apart from that,... More

I stayed here for 2 nights - I was a bit concerned when walking up to the rooms as it looks more like a family home than a backpackers hostel. The rooms were very spacious, with a range of room sizes - we chose the 10 bed dorm which we were a bit concerned about but i would definitely recommend... More