I stayed here a couple of times on my trip to New Zealand. It isn't the most luxurious or well equipped hostel that I've stayed in but the staff are very friendly and it has a nice atmosphere. It's in the city centre so the location is excellent All valuables can be left behind reception so I'm not sure what... More

If you like crazy people, wild parties and do not mind being among outstandingly numbers of thieves and carry no valueables on you, this is the place to go. Ah you should not need sleep, cos people vandalizing in the room next to yours are totally accepted by the managment. They will say , that it will never happen again,... More

Down Points - It does not have many facilities - I.E no under bed lockers, but valuables can easily be left in reception, small kitchen with limited stuff, but get over it your backpacking! I have been there a few times and this all the bad points I have on the hostel. On the UPSIDE tho, you can drink in... More

Except for the central location there is nothing good to be said about the Choice Plaza Hostel. Rooms are crappy, elevator is broken all the time and the kitchen is almost as big a mess as the bathrooms.Those were anything but clean. There are better Hostels in Auckland, so avoid spending even one night there. You will regret it.