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Waiheke Backpackers Hostel is located above Onetangi Beach with stunning sea views and nearby attractions and activities.
Waiheke Island is known for its many beautiful beaches, such as Cactus Bay and Oneroa Bay. It is also known for its award-winning wineries.
Wake up to the sound of the seagulls or tui and head down the hill for a walk or run along Onetangi Beach.
Enjoy a meal or some refreshments at one of the local beachside cafés, restaurants or shops. Enjoy a stroll through the vineyards.
Ask staff for advice on tours, attractions, and activities in the area.
Property Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Linen (sheeting) and blankets supplied
Laundry - coin-operated washing and drying
Lounge with TV and comfortable furnishings
Reception area and office
Separate male and female toilets
4 unisex individual shower rooms with basin, mirror and seated changing area and 1 unisex accessible bathroom.
Kitchen and dining area with fridge and freezers, stove, ovens, microwave, appliances, cookware, utensils, crockery tables and seating.
Outside deck areas, BBQ, picnic tables, seating areas, grass lawn with tree shade and amazing sea views
Car Parking
Limited car parking is available directly in front of the hostel on first in basis. Some public roadside parking opposite by reserve area.
Check-In Time
Between 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Check-Out Time
10:30 am
Reception Hours
8am-8pm Sunday to Thursday, 8am-10pm Friday, Saturday over Summer
Directions to Property
We are at 421 Seav Vew Road, Onetangi. With our Hostels prime location on the hilltop, it offers amazing Onetangi Beach sea views.
If travelling by bus, take public bus 50A to Onetangi. You can catch the bus next to the Matiatia ferry terminal and goes via Oneroa, Surfdale & Ostend. Stay on the bus until the last stop on the route at 7th Avenue along Onetangi Beach. From there it is a 5-10 minute walk. You can either challenge yourself on the 180 steps to the top or take the roadway up 7th Avenue.
If you take the 50B bus to Onetangi, you will need to get off at the Challenge petrol station and walk up Sea View Rd 1.2km, approx 15-20 minutes walk.
If you have any mobility issues and / or just prefer to avoid a steep climb, we recommend you come by car or taxi.
If arriving by car ferry, follow the signs to Onetangi and turn left at the Challenge petrol station onto Seaview Road.
If you coming from Coromandel Town arriving at Orapiu wharf by ferry, you will need to book a shuttle or hitch-hike from Orapiu wharf.
Additional Information
There is one main supermarket ,Woolworths, in Ostend the centre of Waiheke, and closer is the local
Four Square Onetangi 1.2km away, both are open until 9pm. If you do not wish to travel while here then we suggest you bring food with you.
Payment Policy
Full payment is required at check-in.
HOUSE RULES AND POLICY OF STAY:
No sleeping bags or own blankets are allowed.
Free Guest Wi-Fi is provided up to 1GB per day in communal areas.
Rooms, lounge, kitchen/dinning and laundry facilities are for guest use only no visitors.
WBH is a Smoke Free facility. No Smoking inside any buildings or rooms.
Before checking out and handing in your keys please take your sheets and pillow case off bed and place in the Laundry in the marked bag or basket before you check out. Leave blankets folded on the bed.
Kitchen
Kitchen is open from 6.30am and closes at 10.30pm for cooking.
There is cookware and crockery located in the kitchen. Please ensure you wash, put away and leave clean and tidy all dishes, cookware and space you use.
For enjoyment of all Guest stays
Please ensure all areas used are kept tidy and be respectful and mindful of all guests by keeping noise levels low to ensure all enjoy their stay. 11pm quiet time and closing of outdoor areas.
With the exception of medically certified disability assist dogs, pets are not permitted.
We reserve the right to refuse a reservation at any time from any person if we reasonably believe the person:
• is not the person named on the reservation
• is not the person named on the credit card or not be authorized to use the card
• is not able to pay for any additional charges
• may cause damage to the property of the hostel or other guests
• may exhibit socially unacceptable behavior
• is younger than 18 years and not accompanied by a responsible person over that age.
We reserve the right to eject guests from the hostel who are deemed by management to be behaving in a socially unacceptable way; causing damage; disturbing other guests; using unacceptable language or otherwise breaking hostel rules. No refund will be given and charges will apply for any damage caused.
If the reception office is closed staff may be working around the facility, please ph 09 372 7003 or 021 HOSTEL (021467835).
Cancellation Policy
If you would like to cancel your booking, please email us 48 hours prior to arrival and we will provide a refund.
No refunds if cancellation received within 48 hours of check-in time.
If you have booked through Hostelworld or Booking.com and wish to cancel, please do the cancellation through them directly.
Check In Policy
Check in and check out Policy : Check-in time is from 2pm on the day of arrival. Check-out time is 10:30am on the day of departure.
Late Check-ins/Check-out where possible, can be arrange by contacting the reception during office hours.