Check-In Details

Every person staying needs to be able to show valid photo ID and credit card details (passport, NZ 18+ card, or NZ driver’s license) on registering into the hostel.
Please make sure you ALL have this to avoid disappointment.

Late check-ins are available on request.

Check in is 2pm, however you may arrive earlier as we can store your luggage until your room may not be ready. Our front door is closed at 9pm each night.

Check out is 10am. You are more than welcome to stay and use the facilities until 2pm, we do charge a day rate of $10pp if you wish to stay in the hostel (not in the room) after 10am until 2pm. After that you will need to pay for another night.

Please note, we do charge a 50% NON-REFUNDABLE deposit for bookings over public holiday weekends, Bay Dreams Festival and One Love Festival.
A 3.5% surcharge for credit card payments will be apply.

Standard Cancellation Policy

Please note that all bookings require credit card details to secure the accommodation. We have a 24-hour Cancellation Policy, so if your plans change, you MUST call and cancel/amend your booking at least 24 hours prior to your day of arrival, or you will be charged for the first night's accommodation.

Long Weekends:

For all Public Holiday long weekends, we have a minimum 2-night stay requirement. This applies to: Anniversary Weekend, Waitangi Day, Easter, Queens Birthday and Labour Day.

Christmas / New Years

Our high-season period runs from the Boxing Day until the second Sunday in January. This year’s dates are: 26th December to 12th January.

Our rates will increase slightly during this time and we required a 50% non-refundable deposit to secure any beds during this time.

As per previous years, we set a few conditions in place to ensure a pleasant stay for all our guests.

Minimum Age:
For New Year's only: All guests are required to be over 21 years of age with valid photo ID (passport or drivers licence) to be produced upon arrival to avoid disappointment.

Minimum Stay:
For Christmas & New Year's: We have a minimum 3 night stay policy throughout this period, with no-one in our out on 1st January. We are open Christmas Day, and allow check ins on this day.

Cancellation Policy during Christmas/New Year's:
If your plans change you MUST call and cancel at least 24hrs prior to arriving or you will be charged a further 20% on the balance of the booking.