If you're looking for a friendly place to chill-out for a while then Hekerua Lodge is the perfect place. Situated just about 15 minutes walk from Oneroa village, it is well signposted from the main road yet peacefully hidden away in the bush. It is easily accessible by bus from the ferry or any of the larger villages on the island - both buses no. 1 and 2. stop within a 5 minute walk.
The hostel has a very friendly atmosphere about it - everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves and showed respect for cleaning up after themselves and keeping noise to a reasonable level. The place was spotless and facilities are good - a well-equipped kitchen, lounge area with TV, video (and a huge selection of videos to choose from), sofas and magazines, a washing machine and adequate shower, and toilet facilities. There is also a small swimming pool and spa.
There is plenty to do nearby - Little Oneroa beach is just a short walk away and access to other beaches is easy. A shop can be found at the beach to buy provisions for self-catering, or if eating out seems preferable, there is a great pub in the village of Surfdale - a 20 minute walk.
-- Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
Location/Contact
Absolutely disgusting. I can understand the need to save water because of a shortage on the island but that shouldn't mean that the linen is dirty or that the kitchen and bathroom are unclean -- it's a bit of a joke that you have to remove your shoes before entering! The rule about no noise after 10 p.m. obviously didn't apply to the owners, who played loud music into the early hours. Would really recommend that people stay elsewhere. 
We do not validate the legitimacy of comments posted on this site—so take what you read here with a grain of salt.