Oaklands Lodge
Auckland

Somewhere to stay away from the hustle, bustle and noise of a big city (which lets face it can keep you awake at night!) - but close (3km to city centre) to all Auckland has to offer? Somewhere comfortable, clean, with style and atmosphere?

Oakland?s Lodge may be exactly what you are looking for. We have a large selection of FREE movies, FREE local phone calls, we sell BBH membership cards, phone cards, onsite vending machine for snacks, a safe for your important belongings (i.e. passports), and we are a 1 minute walk to Mt Eden Village with numerous cafes, restaurants and bars for your enjoyment.

We are a small owner-operated hostel in a quiet, (no through traffic), tree lined street on the slopes of Mt. Eden offering affordable accommodation for independent travelers.

The Lodge is a large two storied house built in the late Victorian era. It has been recently renovated and includes a large kitchen, separate dining room/games room, TV lounge as well as a garden BBQ area.

In our games room you can play games or music or just chat. If you just want to relax, we have a reading room; you can watch TV or sit out in the garden.

The area that Oakland?s Ave is a tree-lined oasis of green, with Mount Eden overlooking... A great place to chill out with a beautiful view from our lounge and front garden. (click here to learn more about Mount Eden suburb).
Off Street parking is available.

We make sure that our kitchen is clean at all times. We have two fridges, a freezer, an oven, microwave and 8 hobs plus plenty of cupboards to store your food.

You'll never be far from friends and family with STD/ISD phones, a fax service and the Internet available for sending and receiving Email.

Oakland?s Lodge is consistently rated one of Auckland's top backpacker hostels (BBH survey) and is proud to have been recognized by Let's Go (the world's best selling travel guide) and being able to display Let's Go Recommends 2000, 2001 & 2003 'for being one of the very best... as one of a small number of establishments to receive this commendation.'

Lonely Planet 2002 states "Oakland is another laid back place setting a high standard".

There is a 24-hour private shuttle company called Supershuttle has a NZ$22 backpacker fare which can be booked from the freephones (dial 66) to the right of the Visitor Information area. They will drop you off at our door.