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Fat Camel Hostel

3.5 star property
Waterfront property with bar/lounge, near Auckland Ferry Terminal

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Lobby
Interior
Living area
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 46 smoke-free guestrooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Snack bar/deli

Room options

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9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (91)
The price is $119
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
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About the neighborhood

Map
38 Fort Street,, Auckland, Auckland Region, 1010

What's nearby

  • University of Auckland - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sky Tower - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 29 min drive
  • Auckland Britomart Station - 3 min walk
  • Auckland Remuera Station - 7 min drive
  • Auckland Kingsland Station - 8 min drive
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Halsey Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • The Strand Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr Yakitori - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Giapo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King Made Noodles 金味德牛肉拉面 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The White Lady - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Corner Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fat Camel Hostel

You'll be in a fantastic location at Fat Camel Hostel, just a 5-minute walk from University of Auckland and Queen Street Shopping District. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Rooms feature conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 2.25 percent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per day

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.25 percent
  • Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Fat Camel Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fat Camel Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Fat Camel Hostel?
No, this property doesn't have a casino, but SkyCity Casino (11-min walk) is nearby.
What's the area around Fat Camel Hostel like?
Fat Camel Hostel is located on the waterfront in Auckland Central Business District, a short 3-minute walk from Auckland Britomart Station and 7 minutes' walk from Auckland Ferry Terminal.

Fat Camel Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Moved rooms multiple times due to horrible smell and bed bugs. Staff accommodation but seemed all too familiar I with this happening
1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Francesca, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Pauline, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst property I’ve ever stepped foot in. I don’t know why Expedia even uses them on their search
Cherry, 15-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

phillip, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

I booked through Expedia and it stated 11am checkout. Once your onsite the site states checkout is 10am. I needed that extra hour.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

i think people should clean up after themselves more as its shared bathroom facilities
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Nothing unique about this place poor hygiene and musty smells. Bed bugs on pillow and sheets, stains. I would be never go there ever again.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

This place was a huge dissapointment. I know you get what you pay for but this was pants even for a budget hostel. The rooms are set out like university halls of residence with different flats. Each flat has a kitchen bathroom and shower and you share with the people staying in the other rooms. There are extra showers and toliets on each floor though. Our flat just smelt soo bad, after we left all our stuff smelt like the hostel despite us doing washing while we was their. It seemed thate everyone else in our flat was living their long term which made using the kitchen a bit awkward. Someone left a pair of rolled up boxers in the shower. The room was freezing, but the lady at reception did go out of her way to find us a heater but thats probably the only good thing i can say about he place. The washing mashined didnt wash our clothes properly and left detergent all over our clothes and the dryer didnt dry it properly either. The communal areas in the flat are cleaned as i saw the cleaner in their but we was their for 2 nights and the same pile of hair was in the bathroom the whole time we was their. The whole experience was just pretty grim.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

If I could give zero I would. We left before the first night set in as it was so cold and dirty we couldn’t get comfortable.
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Fridge and freezer are not sufficient. Just 1 freezer is among 16 people. You need to add the number of freezer and fridge.
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Thomas, 7-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are nice and clean and its even in the heart of Auckland city which is so beautiful
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Was a great stay and they upgeaded my room, thank you and will stay again.
4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very handy. Quite Cheap. Staff are helpful and friendly. Place just feels a little knocked around.
3-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good for the price. Need better pillows and new showers. Very lovely staff
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good value, clean bedding, friendly staff, excellent location
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

DOWNTOWN HOSTEL
AS HOSTEL GO THIS ONE IS AVERAGE TO GOOD CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE 4 DORM ROOM WITH 2 TOILETS & 2 SHOWERS & KITCHEN GOOD WIFI
jurgen, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Easy check in and out, dated building, in a great spot, needs an update, Room was simple and cool, choice of mixed or single sex dorm, private rooms available also, not bad for the price.
Faye, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

I had a very comfortalbe and clean room and an ajoining shared kitchen which was less than hygienic but fault of customers who left their dirty dishes. Staff were there first thing in the morning to clean. Very reasonabely priced
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Showers and toilet tubes were a bit gross. Great room with windows and air con
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The place is a hole. I booked 2 nights and only stayed 1 as it was that grim. I know its cheap but i expected a basic level of cleanliness which this place didn't have. When i checked out early, I wasn't even asked why i was leaving, which makes me think it must happen a lot. I also asked for a refund which was declined. The entire place needs a good clean and refurb.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Location was very convenient, but outside was very very noisy every night. Couldn’t sleep because of hot and noise. Tiny shower rooms were not with fan, so very humid and hot all the time. But it was cheap, cost performance was excellent.
Omochi, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review