City Garden Lodge
25 St Georges Bay Road Parnell, Auckland Central, Auckland 1052 New Zealand
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Vending machine
Bicycle rental
Nightclub / DJ
Car hire
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Secured parking
Wifi
Shared kitchen
Sun terrace
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Self-serve laundry
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Non-smoking rooms
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English, Hindi
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Grade: 89 out of 100
72Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
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25 St Georges Bay Road Parnell, Auckland Central, Auckland 1052 New Zealand
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The hostel is nice and relaxed, being slightly smaller than the larger ones in Auckland. The private room we had was quiet and basically furnished with a good WiFi connection. Although not in the centre of the city it has good access to the parnel train line and the neighbourhood is lovely. Very close to the Domain and Museum too. Be sure to check out the Bakery at the top of the street. But do shop before you get there - not much in close proximity.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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I initially checked in for a week but on arrival, changed it to 1 night so I can at least see if I like it after a night there...I didn't even make it that far. I booked my own room and it was scruffy...some old newspapers wedged in cracks in the wall. I didn't wanna kick off over that so planned on just staying one night, then never coming back but then a smell of cigarette smoke got stronger as i lay in the room. I went to reception but they were gone?? And for a few hours it seemed. I couldn't get through on a phone so sent 2 emails stating that I cant stay because of the smell etc but I still have not got a reply. The place is horrible, avoid
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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Exceptional staff, always there for you. The ensuite double room we stayed in was glorious. Great location in pretty neighbourhood. Common area and kitchen are nice and clean so are all the other facilities.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Ensuite is the best
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This place is a dump. Not worth the price. Customer service terrible. Rooms dirty. Kitchen shuts at 10. No one around when we arrived and luckily another guest showed us where they keys were Reception shuts early but weirdly someone locks the kitchen at 10 pm. 2 members of staff we seen in the day were on their phones and couldn’t be bothered to help a guest with change for the washing machine. Do not stay here. For the price it’s a dump
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I'm here on a working holiday Visa and this place has been incredible. Social kitchen, common area, close to bus stops and definitely not a party hostel. Lots of dairy's close by and countdown isnt too far either. Nice to see the dorms well taken care of. Lots of street parking as well if you have a van.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Great Location, Close to Auckland C.B.D nice little garden great for relaxing place to seat. Free WiFi,Free Sugar Tea Coffee ,Helpful Staff. There are many excellent places to eat nearby. Would recommend this place to anyone! looking forward to staying again.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: the rooms upstairs have good view.
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City garden lodge was hands down the best hostel that I’ve stayed at through my travels in New Zealand. The beds are great, kitchen is well stocked and the showers are hot and powerful; WiFi is unlimited and free. The historic house is kept well maintained by the staff and the other guests really make it feel like home. The large verdant lawn and sounds of chirping birds makes you forget that you’re only a twenty minute walk from the CBD of New Zealand’s largest city. The kitchen can get pretty packed, but cooking at off peak times will remedy that. An awesome place to stay when you’re in Auckland, especially for those who want to avoid the party crowds. Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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We really think this backpacker is very bad. It was not the cheapest but it was the worst in all New Zealand ! First of all it was very dirty with lots of dust in the room. In the bathroom there were lots of mold and dust ! The sheets in the room were old and pierced ! Then the kitchen was so small for the number of customers. No room in the fridge for our stuffs and no plates and not one glass !! Finally our stay get worse because of a very strange man...a customer I guess. He stayed all the day in the house, drinking vodka and speaking very loud...and during the night he woke us up because he was fighting against someone else and crying juste in front of the window of our room ! Run away !
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Do not stay here! It’s not worth the hassle. My partner and I stayed here for 5 nights and had a private room. On around night 3, the ceiling was wet and leaking which dripped onto the bed leaving a huge wet patch. When we told the office about this, they said they had no other rooms to move us to so their solution was to give us a refund for 1 night’s stay, move the bed and put a new sheet on. 1 month later, we still haven’t received this refund. After calling numerous times, the office staff repeatedly told us to ‘call back in a couple of hours’ or ‘call back in 10 minutes’ (one time we called at around 1pm & were told to call back at 4 because she was on her lunch break?!) When we did so, they kept saying to call back. It has now gotten to the point where they are not answering our calls at all. Why offer us a refund if you’re not going to action it?! The place isn’t the cleanest and is incredibly outdated and fusty. But our biggest problem was with the terrible customer service. There is almost never anybody at the office and when you do speak to them, it seems they avoid the problem! Such a disappointment. …
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed here for two nights. Glad I messaged in advance to let them know what time we were arriving as the office closes early at 7pm. The key was in the letterbox which was good. The bed was comfy. Yay! Bring ear plugs as it an be quite noisy but so is every backpackers I've stsyed at. The house is really big and was built for the queen of Tonga a long time ago so it is dated but I think that adds character to the place. Obviously you wouldn't expect much for the price so I thought it was great. It could probably do with a thorough clean. I would stay here again. The staff were friendly and helpful.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$30 - US$37 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandAucklandAuckland CentralParnell
NUMBER OF ROOMS
39
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Frequently Asked Questions about City Garden Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to City Garden Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Cathedral (0.3 km), The Fantail House (0.3 km), and Cathedral Church of St. Mary (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at City Garden Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.
What food & drink options are available at City Garden Lodge?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at City Garden Lodge?
Yes, free parking, secured parking, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to City Garden Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Gerome Restaurant, Everest Dine, and Oh Calcutta.
Are any cleaning services offered at City Garden Lodge?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at City Garden Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.
Are there any historical sites close to City Garden Lodge?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Parnell (0.8 km), Eden Garden (2.6 km), and Auckland Town Hall (1.8 km).