About Freemans Lodge
Located within a ten-minute walk of downtown Auckland, Freemans Lodge offers easy access to attractions such as Aotea Square and the New Zealand Maritime Museum. This hostel features a garden and an airport shuttle service.
Accommodation options include single, double, and family rooms as well as four-bed share rooms and six-bed dorm rooms. Linen and lockers are provided (guests supply padlocks). Free unlimited Wi-Fi is available. Tent sites are also offered.
Facilities at Freemans Lodge include two communal lounges, guest use computers, and free street parking. Tour desk services are also available. Children are welcome but pets are not permitted.
This property features a self-catering kitchen. Guests who would like to eat out can visit nearby dining spots such as Clooney and the Ponsonby Road Bistro.
This hostel lies within an eight-minute drive of the SkyWalk and the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre. Auckland Zoo is 13 minutes away.
Negative Reviews
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Parking can be a problem
Although this hostel's website suggests that free street parking is available, previous guests have found that spaces are not always available and, as a result, have had to park their vehicle a fair distance from the property.
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Poorly maintained kitchens
Previous guests have been rather disappointed by the standard of the self-catering kitchen at this hostel. The kitchen is described as poorly maintained and as offering a limited selection of equipment.
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Disappointing bathroom facilities
The standard of the bathrooms has also proved to be a disappointment to guests. Like the kitchen, the bathrooms are dated in appearance and are found to be in a poor state of repair. Hot water seems hit and miss and guests note that there are not enough bathrooms for the number of people.