Best places: Guest houses in Devonport-Takapuna, New Zealand

Simple dorms & private rooms in a laid-back hostel with a shared kitchen, a garden & 2 lounges.

Bright rooms offering free Wi-Fi, some with fireplaces, along with a garden & a TV lounge.

Laid-back hostel offering an outdoor plunge pool, plus a hot tub, a shared kitchen & a cosy lounge.

😠 We had this accomodation booked, and were all packed and about to head to the ferry when I got a text from them saying that they could not fulfill our booking, on the day, 4 hours before we were meant to arrive. They apologized and said "it is not our fault", and I understand that the booking system...

Spartan quarters with shared bathrooms in a casual hostel offering a kitchen & an Internet cafe.

Basic dorms & private rooms in a modest hostel offering a TV lounge & a communal kitchen.

😠 Would not use Bachcare again. BEWARE. their terms and conditions are worded very sneakily (which i did read, but they are not remotely clear nor do they make sense). I needed to cancel a booking more than 2 months in advance. I thought i would lose the booking fee, fair enough, and a 30% portion of...

Modest dorms & private rooms in a laid-back city centre hostel with a rooftop BBQ.

Straightforward hostel in a former royal residence offering free Wi-Fi & parking.

Low-key hostel with basic dorms & private rooms, plus freebies such as Wi-Fi & an airport shuttle.

Basic dorms & private rooms in a modest hostel with a communal kitchen, a TV lounge & free Wi-Fi.

Casual hostel near the beach offering simple dorms & private rooms, plus a guest kitchen & a lounge.