"Uenuku Lodge is the place with the space for travellers who like to skimp on sleeping dollars in order to splurge on shopping and sipping."

Uenuku Lodge is "well located and some of the rooms afford city views. There’s a decent lounge, a large kitchen, good security and an attractive outdoor area."

"Comfortable and good-value hostel worked into a warren of an old boarding house just steps from the action right on Ponsonby Road and on the Link bus route. It's bright, clean, good value and there's good parking."

"Uenuku Lodge is a clean and well maintained hostel on Ponsonby Road that has a TV lounge and a small – but fully equipped – kitchen plus a nice outdoor sitting area."