Verandahs Backpackers Lodge Hostel

About Verandahs Backpackers Lodge

Voted Best in Auckland 2013,2014,2015, 2016 *BBH Survey
Lonely Planet pick for Auckland and recommended by Rough Guide and Trip Advisor (Certificate of Excellence 2016 and Hall of Fame 2015)

Built from prized native New Zealand Kauri timber, Verandahs two colonial style villas have been lovingly restored to surpass their original grandeur.

Large clean kitchens and bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay and common areas provide the excuse you need to meet your fellow travellers.

Whether you're spending time alone in our comfortable rooms or mixing with fellow travellers in our elegant lounge's, spacious garden or on our picturesque verandahs, you'll enjoy style, serenity and space in the heart of the city.

Verandahs are a family business, owned by three Kiwi brothers and their families. They have all travelled extensively and each brings unique skills and experiences to the partnership to ensure its success.

All Verandahs staff is friendly and approachable and at your service to ensure you enjoy all aspects of your stay.

We can provide the low-down on the city's attractions and surroundings, helping you get the most out of your stay in Auckland.

Unfortunately our hostel is not suitable for children under the age of 14

Accommodation Information

We offer double ensuite, double, twin, single, dorms and three- and four-person share rooms, it is suited to almost any kind of traveller.

Bed sheets, duvets, fleece is provided. All rooms have heaters.

Unfortunately our hostel is not suitable for children under the age of 14

Location Information

Verandahs is located in a superior position, on the corner of Ponsonby Road and Hopetoun Street, one street back from Karangahape Road (known as K'Rd to locals) and only a 15 minutes’ walk to the Aotea Square the centre of the city.

Picturesque Ponsonby
We are on the corner of Auckland's favourite and most vibrant road – Ponsonby Road. Some of Auckland's best cafes and restaurants are only a short walk from our front door.

Additionally, Ponsonby has many small streets lined with historic Victorian wooden villas and provides a great walk to discover (old) Auckland. Alternatively, if old houses are not your scene, check out the boutique clothing, art galleries and curio shops or just take in the street life.

Vibrant Karangahape Road
Nearby K'Rd (a two-minute walk from our front door) has a chequered past. It's often thought of as the poor cousin of Ponsonby Road, but asks any K'Rd local and they will tell you that K'Rd is the street with real soul. Up to the '80s it was the main red light area of Auckland. Today most of these establishments have moved to other parts of the city and the street is undergoing a renaissance.

Historic Western Park
Western Park, which is in fact an extension of our own large garden, is best enjoyed from one of our verandahs. The park was one of Auckland's first civic beautification projects commencing in 1873.

Cancellation Policy

Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 1 day before arrival. After this date, charges will be applied by the property up to the first nights cost of the reservation, unless otherwise stated in the property’s conditions. Deposits paid are non refundable.