Reviews of Tahuna Pod Hostel 4.5 stars
11 Henry Street, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLovely reception crew. Clean facilities, comfortable pods.
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Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe best hostel I’ve ever stayed. Very clean facilities and comfy beds. The stuff is super helpful and nice. Thanks Linda for amazing suggestions for hiking and biking routes - you made my stay unforgettable 😍
Thank you very much for your comment. We are delighted that you had a great stay with us, and we hope to see you again soon!
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThis was my second time staying here. It's surprisingly quiet given that there are four beds in each room. The beds are big and comfortable. I have no complaints about the hotel itself.
I encountered - failed to encounter, really - a staff member who just couldn't be found. No idea where she took herself off to, but I wasted a whole hour sitting in front of the unattended front desk waiting for her to reappear.
Hi Gregory, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the beds comfortable and the hotel quiet despite the number of beds in each room. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the unattended front desk. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will address this issue to ensure it doesn't happen again. We hope to provide a more seamless experience during your next stay. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Hi Gregory, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the beds comfortable and the hotel quiet despite the number of beds in each room. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced … Show more
Reviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocations nice. Comfortable bed. Cleanness.
Bit hard to find the car park.
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location, found the bed comfortable, and appreciated the cleanliness of our hotel. We apologize for any difficulty you experienced in finding the car park. We'll work on improving our signage and directions to make it easier for our guests. Your comments are valuable to us, and we hope to make your next stay even better. Thank you for choosing our hostel.
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location, found the bed comfortable, and appreciated the cleanliness of our hotel. We apologize for any difficulty you experienced in finding the car park. We… Show more
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, helpful staff on arrival, and it's wonderful meeting travelers for all over the world.
Thank you for your review. Great to hear you enjoyed your time at the hostel and was able to connect with fellow travelers. We are looking forward welcoming you back next time you are visiting Queenstown. Best regards, Tahuna Pod Hostel Team
Thank you for your review. Great to hear you enjoyed your time at the hostel and was able to connect with fellow travelers. We are looking forward welcoming you back next time you are visiting Queenstown. Best regards, Tahuna Pod Hostel… Show more
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewno toilet and shower in the room
Thank you for your honest review. We're really sorry if the shared bathroom setup in the Private Queen Room caught you off guard. Since we don’t currently offer an ensuite version of this room, we make that clear in the amenities. Any rooms that have a private toilet or bathroom are included in the room listing to avoid confusion. We appreciate your feedback. Kindly, Tahuna Pod Hostel Team
Thank you for your honest review. We're really sorry if the shared bathroom setup in the Private Queen Room caught you off guard. Since we don’t currently offer an ensuite version of this room, we make that clear in the amenities. Any … Show more
Reviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location was very convenient, really close to the center. The staff was kind and helpful.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our location, found our staff friendly and accommodating, and appreciated our facilities. Your positive feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Queenstown soon. Safe travels!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our location, found our staff friendly and accommodating, and appreciated our facilities. Your positive feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcom… Show more
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation was less than 5 mins from airport bus stop and a block away from AVIS where we have to pick up our rental car. The kitchen have everything you need to cook your own meal. Highly recommend!
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Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the location convenient, especially being so close to the airport bus stop and the AVIS rental car location. It's great to know that the kitchen had everything you needed to cook your own meals. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back in the future! 😊
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the location convenient, especially being so close to the airport bus stop and the AVIS rental car location. It's great to know that the kitchen had everything you … Show more
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGorgeous staff, men and women. They're really cool. Young and vibrant and one of the most accommodating front desk personnel I've met. I forgot their names tho coz I'm in my 50s lol. Recommend for big groups of 4 or 5 so you can take the whole 5 bedroom pod. There's a kitchenette and a balcony where you can chill and you don't have to worry about bothering someone when cook or making too much noise.
It's a shared room so it is expected that there will be noise. The 4 BR Pod comes with a kitchenette so when people cook, expect that there are certain food that have distinctive smell. It's not like waking up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee.
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found our staff to be cool, young, and vibrant. It's wonderful to know that they made such a positive impression on you. We appreciate your recommendation for big groups to take the whole 5-bedroom pod. The kitchenette and balcony sound like great features for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We understand that shared rooms can come with some noise and distinctive food smells from the kitchenette. We hope this didn't detract too much from your overall experience. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back soon! 😊
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found our staff to be cool, young, and vibrant. It's wonderful to know that they made such a positive impression on you. We appreciate your recommendation for bi… Show more
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, really friendly and accommodating staff, excellent facilities!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our location, found our staff friendly and accommodating, and appreciated our facilities. Your positive feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Queenstown soon. Safe travels! 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our location, found our staff friendly and accommodating, and appreciated our facilities. Your positive feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welco… Show more
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, really friendly and accommodating staff, excellent facilities!
Thank you for your kind review! We are thrilled that the location is great, the facilities were excellent and that the staff were friendly and accommodating! Safe travels :)
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI really like the room that I booked, it is very comfortable even it is for sharing. I still have privacy even if I have other roommates. The staff is really accommodating and explains thoroughly the property ameneties. The place is located in the quiet side of the city and I can sleep well. It is just a few minute walk to the city centre and very accessible. The common area such as lobby and kitchen is pretty nice and there are a lot of toilets/showers. The locker storage is huge and even the biggest size luggage can fit into it. Overall, I enjoyed staying in this place. I would definitely recommend this property if you are looking for a reasonable price in Queenstown.
Sometimes, the toilet/shower is a bit messy in our floor but still manageable since it is a common area (the one that I booked).
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the room comfortable and private, even in a shared setting. It's great to know that our staff made you feel welcome and provided thorough explanations of our amenities. We're glad you appreciated the quiet location, the proximity to the city center, and the well-maintained common areas. It's also wonderful to hear that the locker storage met your needs. We apologize for the occasional messiness in the common toilets/showers on your floor. We'll work on improving this aspect to ensure a consistently clean environment for all our guests. Thank you for recommending our property! We look forward to welcoming you back to Queenstown in the future. Safe travels! 😊
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the room comfortable and private, even in a shared setting. It's great to know that our staff made you feel welcome and provid… Show more
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe location is amazing, steps away from Queenstown CBD and the waterfront, walking distance to bus stops, supermarket, and start of several hiking trails. I stayed in an 8-bed dorm (queen pod) and the bed was quite comfy! The kitchen was well-equipped and had lots of storage space for dry food and several fridges as well.
The doors leading to and from the dorm room were extremely heavy and are impossible to close quietly. Every time someone entered or exited the room, you knew about it. I stayed in an 8-bed dorm, 4 lockers were located inside the room (beds A-D) and 4 lockers were located outside the room (beds E-H) which meant the door was constantly being opened or closed as people went between the beds and the lockers. The en-suite bathroom had a light that was on a (very short) timer and the light would go off quite a bit, not the end of the world but annoying when you’re trying to brush your teeth or sitting on the toilet.
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the fantastic location and found the bed in the 8-bed dorm comfortable. It's great to know that the kitchen facilities met your needs and provided ample storage space. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the heavy doors and the placement of the lockers. We understand how this could disrupt your stay, and we'll look into possible solutions to minimize the noise and improve the locker arrangement. Regarding the en-suite bathroom light, we appreciate your patience and will adjust the timer settings to ensure a more comfortable experience for our guests. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you back to Queenstown soon! Safe travels! 😊
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the fantastic location and found the bed in the 8-bed dorm comfortable. It's great to know that the kitchen facilities met your needs and provided ample storage s… Show more
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNil
Need to pay NZD 20 for private parking per day which it was not mentioned in Booking.com
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the parking fee all though it is mentioned in booking.com when lick into Property facilities it is stated there $20 parking per day. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back to Queenstown soon. Safe travels! 😊
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the parking fee all though it is mentioned in booking.com when lick into Property facilities it is stated there $20 parking per day. We appreciate your understanding … Show more