......Trust me and make it this one!! This is THE place to come for a chilled out relaxed time in New Zealand. Amazing house, clean, fresh and modern, fantastic outdoor area, large deck, stream running through, and with a stunning backdrop. Its only an hour out of Auckland but it couldnt be more different. The house has top facilities, great... More

I just needed a few days off the travel road to catch up on some reading, writing my Beer Less Traveled blog, and get some outdoor relaxation time. I heard Piha was nice and had good surf. I found this place from a combo of my BBH card backpackers map ($3 off/night) and Lonely Planet recommendations. I paid $30 for... More

Definitely one of the best backpackers we stayed in. Lovely room (we stayed in the double though, not the dorm), stylish, very clean. A very gorgeous house. More

We loved it! Great house, very clean, lovely people, awesome beach, waterfall & tracks. Thanx to Geoff an the girls! More

Nice big rooms, very cozy living room & free WiFi! --> great! More

I just love everything about this place. It was very spacious, plenty of room inside and outside and it was finished to a high specification. The room was comfortable and it thought very reasonable. I agree with the other reviewers that it is a world away from Auckland. It's certainly a world away from London. Friendly owners too. More

An absolutely amazing place in beautiful surroundings. Hard to believe a place like this is actually a hostel. It has been built and decorated with a great style, has a very cozy and homy feeling and is spotless clean as well. I would move in right away without making any changes whatsoever! Geoff (host) is great - very lied back,... More

Big house with nice, clean rooms and a luxurious kitchen. A fireplace in the lounge keeps you warm in winter. The perfect location to unwind after your flight into Auckland - close to the city yet it feels like a different world. Friendly owner has plenty of tips for some nice walks and hikes to do around the area. Surfboards... More

Piha Beachstay is the perfect getaway from the big smoke... I have stayed here before and will definitely be back again in the future. Warm and homely, beautiful setting - totally relaxed as soon as you walk in the door. More