Accommodation in Auckland

[island_sands]

Can anyone who lives in Auckland advise if these hostels are ok to stay in?
I am only passing through a couple of days and just need a bed and hot shower.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Arena Hotel
131 Beach Road, Auckland

Yaping House
79 Owens Road Epsom, Auckland

Base ACB (Auckland Central Backpackers) -
Auckland / City Centre

The Big Blue House 103 Garnet Road
Westmere
Auckland City
(my choice i think)

does anyone have any references on these places?

[Spaniard]

That's far from home Sands. Wot you up to?

[island_sands]

I am on my way to Tonga... flight timings were tricky so I ended up having to stay in Auckland (2 days on the way, and 2 on way back). Looking forward to it, as I have been eyeing up New Zealand as a possible residential destination for about 3 years. Pablo said it would be too cold for me there though but i would like to look anyway.

[Spaniard]

Lucky girl! Good luck. Pablo es tu novio?

[island_sands]

Originally Posted by Spaniard

Lucky girl! Good luck. Pablo es tu novio?

nooooo lol!!! Pablo is a mate from DB... he lives in Auckland but is moving back to France with his gf very soon so i will not see him.

No tengo novio todavia... ya que te has casado hijo de p_ta no me queda nadie

[Spaniard]

Well I hope you get some good hotel advice querida mia and safe trip!

[spearslinger22]

I've only stayed in one place in Auckland adn that was the Fat Camel hostel, It was OK, slow desk service but thats all. And fairly cheap. I wanna go to Tonga! New Zealand is getting chilly.

[salibandy]

Sara, give ADELENELYNCH on the forum a mail. She has family there. If not I could just give her a call for you.

[f3dive]

Hi island sands, I live in Auckland, when are you here?

[island_sands]

hello
I come through on 5th July, leave on 7th to Tonga. Then i come back again via Auckland on the 16th, and leave on the 18th back to the UAE. I have been looking at bits and pieces about Auckland, looks like a fantastic place to live and visit. It also looks like its going to be bl-dy freezing when i'm there!!! Minimum temperature 7degC?? really?

[f3dive]

It is rather cold here at the moment but nothing 5 or 6 layers can't help hide you from.
I gather you are a friend of Pablo's, I haven't seen him around for awhile but trained with him on and off. So he's going back to france aye.

I have a spare bedroom if you are keen to stay with a fellow freediver. We're (hubby + 2 kids) 20 minutes from the city. I could take you to our lovely lake for a drop.

[island_sands]

Originally Posted by f3dive

It is rather cold here at the moment but nothing 5 or 6 layers can't help hide you from.
I gather you are a friend of Pablo's, I haven't seen him around for awhile but trained with him on and off. So he's going back to france aye.

I have a spare bedroom if you are keen to stay with a fellow freediver. We're (hubby + 2 kids) 20 minutes from the city. I could take you to our lovely lake for a drop.

That's very kind of you mate. I have actually booked in the Blue house place. Where's the lake? how deep is it? And more importantly, how cold is the water? (yes, i am a wimp). I would love to meet up with you and your family though, perhaps we could partake of a glass of fine NZ wine somewhere.

Our Pablo has falled in love and he is moving back to France with his new missus.

[chrismar]

Don't take her up on the Lake Pupuke offer! I'd stick with the wine

[f3dive]

I was just kidding! I don't even want to be in that lake at the moment - it's cold!!