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Reviews of Piha Beachstay - Hostel

2 out of 5
Piha Beachstay - Hostel
38 Glenesk Road, Piha, Auckland

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Beachstay is in a beautiful location. The house itself is very well equipped and has great common areas and facilities. Beds super comfortable. Everyone very respectful and friendly. 10 minute walk to the beach, and 2 walking tracks within minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and hikes. Very laid back. Jeff has great recommendations which are posted right on the wall for your convenience. He even has farm fresh eggs from his chicken available for $1 and a trampoline. So fun!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A peaceful, green stay
This was such a lovely place to stay, in a gorgeous location. I wish I could have booked a longer stay. The outdoor area was full of greenery and a perfect place to kick back with a book or conversation. The hostel had a cozy feeling, and also walking distance to a nice waterfall hike and to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Geoff on 4 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, rustic and homely hostel. Beautiful lush green natural environment in a quiet location. Staff friendly and relaxed. Rooms Comfortable and clean with all necessities provided.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Geoff on 17 Oct 2023
Hi Allan thank you for your complimentary review. I'm pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Shiree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean hostel
Response from Geoff on 4 Nov 2023
HI Barbara, thankyou for taking the time to review your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!!
It was my first time staying in a hostel, and I was pleasantly surprised, the place was extremely clean, and very welcoming. If i am ever in Piha again, I would for sure stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a wonderful place to stay! So happy I finished my stay in the north island there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Geoff on 8 Mar 2023
Hi Alissa I'm really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thankyou for the great review.

2/10 Terrible

Sigrid

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay. very friendly, clean and close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Geoff on 3 Aug 2022
Hi Hayley thanks for taking the time to write a review. Pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay in Phia
Overall great stay. Walking distance to the beach and hiking trails. I did the Kite Kite trail and walked up and down Phia beach. Beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Geoff on 11 Mar 2020
Hi Sean, thanks for your review. I am very pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Piha! Enjoy NZ :)

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, Larchmont, NY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, secret hideaway on a gorgeous piece of property. We stayed in the room with en suite bath, which was clean, spacious, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Geoff on 29 Feb 2020
I am very pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Piha. Thankyou for taking the time to place a review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wished I could have stayed longer!
It was such a lovely stay, I wished I could have stayed longer! Could easily do a week there, the short distance is totally worthwhile for the breathtaking views. Everyone was friendly and welcoming even the pets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Geoff on 29 Feb 2020
Glad to hear you also enjoyed meeting the pets! :) thankyou for taking the time to write a review

10/10 Excellent

Farida

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
At Piha Beachstay, the staff were very friendly and helpful especially Jeff #1 who went out of his way to fixed a surfboard so I can rent it and Jeff #2 who was hospitable making checkin easy. The room was clean and spotless-thanks to the amazing housekeepers! The bed and pillows were so comfortable. The outdoor patio area had comfy chairs for sitting out and a trampoline for a fun bounce! A shared kitchen equipped with everything you need to cook including a good size fridge and free range eggs (for purchase but a nice touch!). The location was perfect just steps away to breathtaking Kitekite Falls and 10-15 minutes walk to famous sites such the Lion Rock, Piha surf beach and the Tasman Sea Lookout. I would definitely stay here again when I return to Piha about 45 minutes west of Auckland City.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Geoff on 17 Feb 2020
Hi Farida, thanks for your awesome review :) I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Piha! Geoff #1 :)

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very laid back, nice common area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderfully peaceful stay, wish we had had longer there. Eggs for breakfast from chickens in the grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Matt, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great scenery! Secluded spot a short walk to the cafe and shop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Geoff on 1 Apr 2019
Thankyou for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Kat, Edmonton AB

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
INCREDIBLE SPACE! We were blown away by the beauty, cleanliness, and general environment of the hostel. Lovely full kitchen, comfy shared space, plenty of bathrooms, and clean cozy rooms. Each area had patio doors that opened up to the most incredible views of nothing but mountain. Really wonderful guests and hosts. Recommend 12/ 10 and will be going back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Geoff on 27 Feb 2019
Thankyou for your feedback and great review. Pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay! :)

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piha
great place to stay and enjoy Piha Beach the walk to the waterfall was fun too
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Geoff on 27 Feb 2019
Thankyou for your feedback and great review. Pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay! :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff, close to the beach. Sucks a lot of trails are closed but staff was helpful in finding alternative hikes for the day
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant place to experience Piha
Very clean. The house has nice gardens and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keri, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
We only stayed one night but they were very accomidating to us showing up a couple of hours early. The ensuite room was clean and comfortable and had a nice deck to relax on. Easy access to everything around Piha.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hostel
Very nice spot. Far from beach but hostel itself couldn’t be better.

10/10 Excellent

Cazza, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet stay in picturesque surroundings
We were warmly welcomed and shown around. We had the Nikau room which was modern, clean and comfortable. We had a private ensuite and rear access to a private balcony and car park. The communal kitchen was well stocked and user friendly. A very nice outlook from the dining and sitting areas. A little bit of a walk to the beach but if time is on your side it is not an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place so quiet and clean! Very beautiful garden! My best accomodation in NZ
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Flower Mound

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gone fishing
Loved this place. It was a nice relaxed place to unwind, go fishing, surfing or hiking. Geoff and staff keep the kitchen, living, bathrooms and rooms very clean. Makes you want to move here. Beautiful sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Geoff on 5 Dec 2017
Hi Mike glad you enjoyed your stay! Great photo of the sunset :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
only spent one night but i felt like it was a special little place. I stayed on a top bulk which was surprisingly comfortable. definitely nicer than your average hostel. And if the woman who was doing nature hikes is still there (loraine I believe was her name) definitely take her up on one, her energy is infectious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Thanks for your review I'm pleased that you enjoyed your stay :)

8/10 Good

M, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful homely stay
Lovely beachstay just a short walk to Piha beach/cafe. Greeted by very friendly staff. Room has beautiful view of lush gardens and mountains. Only area that could improve would be notifying guests in advance of their plan for loud music and fire crackers (with visiting small children screaming and dogs barking) the night I stayed. Thankfully I had ear plugs and was able to sleep after my long journey.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from Geoff on 7 Dec 2017
Hi M thanks for your review. Apologies for lack of notification for the Guy Fawkes. It is a NZ annual celebration involving fireworks. So just one day a year :)

4/10 Poor

FOONG

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Don't book this hostel
Very unpleasant with the service. Arrived hostel with no body there service you

10/10 Excellent

Hawaii529, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location...Great decor!
Very vibrant area, close to the beach, lots of parking, and in an idyllic setting. Definitely recommended.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hostel
One of the cleanest hostels I have ever stayed in. Close to hiking trails and a shirt drive to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great building and decor. Fab Location.
Relaxing stay in a clean & safe place. 5-10 min walk from beach & Hilary trail.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good young travelers
Everything was good but not so quiet .

10/10 Excellent

carol, new zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piha beacstay
Nice and clean double room with modern clean shared bathroom. Good value for money. Good WiFi.

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up!
Such an amazing trip my girlfriend and I had. All thanks to piha beachstay hostel, provided us the best service, cozy room and even with good price! Stongly recommended not only for couples but also for families :))

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia, Perth, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot close to everything
Clean, comfortable and friendly people. Would highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

vai, cook islands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and peaceful
Awesome getaway from the city life. Enjoyed the peaceful view surrounded by nature. And just down the road the Beach!!! Recommend the Piha cafe for its pizza!!

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern luxury!
Beautiful home, vaulted ceilings, large kitchen and big terasse, spacious dorm rooms and extra large bathrooms.

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We unfortunately stayed just for one night at this beautiful Hostel. We really enjoyed the time there. The check-in was easy and uncomplicated. Geoff is a really friendly person. The walk to the beach is about 15min. We could definitely recommend this hostel!
Response from Geoff on 4 Nov 2023
Hi Wolfgang thankyou for taking the time to place a review. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Piha!

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing ! Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel ist eine tolle Oase zum entspannen und um alles drumherum zu erreichen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Geoff on 1 Apr 2019
Thankyou for your feedback. I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Immer wieder
Freundlicher Empfang! Ich hatte übersehen, dass ich in einem Mehrbettzimmer gebucht habe, aber das war völlig in Ordnung. Die Doppelzimmer sagen ebenfalls sehr schön aus. Leider sind die Sir Hillary Trails im Moment mehrheitlich geschlossen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hostel muy bien ubicado
LIndas vistas, cerca de la playa y muy buena onda y espacio personal en el hostel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon pour les backpackers
Emplacement très calme, ambiance chaleureuse dans la pièce commune. Grande terrasse pour les jours ensoleillés. 2 douches et 3 toilettes pour tout l'établissement. A 2 min de l'entrée du circuit pédestre pour la cascade.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super accueil, chambre propre
Un foyer d'accueil ou la salle principale qui sert de salon et de cuisine est partagée avec tous les occupants. Certaines chambres ont leur sdb privée. Confort un peu spartiate, mais propre et bien entretenu. Parfait pour une nuit à Piha.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un très bel endroit, entre plage, cascade et forêt!!on se sent vraiment comme chez soi!

10/10 Excellent

Florian , Frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nette Unterkunft
Lage top. Aussicht schön auf Berge, aber kein Panorama bzw keine weite Aussicht. Nette Leute, aber aufdringliche Hühner.