"Lacks atmosphere - Can't fault the dorm -- clean, comfortable, and spacious, with a very nice sofa. Bathrooms in a separate building the other side of a courtyard from the main block, which is a bit strange. Kitchen clean and good facilities. Cheap bike hire and they also hire surfboards and wetsuits I believe. But the place was very quiet and consequently lacking atmosphere. It was the end of the summer but at least one other hostel in the town was much busier. Also, doesn't use the same internet system as other YHAs in New Zealand so you... more »
