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Fat Camel Hostel

Waterfront property with bar/lounge, near Auckland Ferry Terminal

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In the heart of Auckland, Fat Camel Hostel offers a warm welcome with its on-site coffee shop and bar. Guests can unwind with billiards or watch TV in the lobby while connecting to WiFi. The multilingual staff has received praise from previous guests.
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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Snack bar/deli

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About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • Queens Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sky Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 29 min drive
  • Auckland Britomart Station - 3 min walk
  • Auckland Remuera Station - 7 min drive
  • Auckland Baldwin Avenue Station - 8 min drive
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • The Strand Station - 18 min walk
  • Jellicoe Street Tram Stop - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr Murdoch’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King Made Noodles 金味德牛肉拉面 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Angus Steak House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Society - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The White Lady - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Fat Camel Hostel

When you stay at Fat Camel Hostel, you'll be in a fantastic location, 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.

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

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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 2 minutes' walk from Queen Street Shopping District.

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Fat Camel Hostel Reviews

6.2

Good

5.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.2

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities

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

8/10 Very good

HABIA ABONADO POR UNA HABITACION COMPARTIDA DE 6 MUJERES PERO COMO ESTABA LLENA ME PASARON A UNA INDIVUDUAL. :)
Melisa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

bedbugs on the room nextdoor

Bedbugs on the room next for
Inge Lise, 1-night trip

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

6/10 Good

God beliggenhed, udemærket størrelse på værelser, dog var køkkenet og værelset en smule beskidte.
2-night trip

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 trip

6/10 Good

i think people should clean up after themselves more as its shared bathroom facilities
1-night trip

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 trip

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 trip

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 trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Mixed dorms

Hôtel très bien situé au centre ville, facilement accessible depuis la navette de l’aéroport Skybus. Il était aussi facile de laisser son bagage avant ou après son séjour dans un local barré. Toutefois, il n’y avait pas de casiers dans les chambres, la propreté laissait un peu à désirer, il y avait seulement 2 douches et une toilette par étage de dortoirs (mais d’autres étaient disponibles dans la cage d’escalier. Par contre, le rapport qualité prix était correct et l’auberge adéquate pour un court séjour sans grandes attentes.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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

2/10 Poor

A éviter !

Punaises de lit ! A éviter sérieusement ! Pas de clim, on étouffe en été ! De plus ils m’ont fait changé de chambre et déplacé mes affaires avant mon Check out ! J’ai perdu des affaires ! Plus jamais !!
Julien, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bon rapport qualité prix

Très bien placé proche du skybus et des magasins et restaurants
Anaïs, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value, clean bedding, friendly staff, excellent location
1-night trip

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

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 trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

女性限定の部屋を予約してもミックスドミになりました。

予約してた女性限定の部屋ではなくミックスの部屋に案内されたので、ブッキングした部屋と違うと話しても対応はしてくれず仕方なくその部屋に泊まりました。またオークランドに行くので、すでに同じ部屋を予約してあるけどもう行きたくないです。
Atsuko, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

今までで最低

部屋の換気がされておらず、ベットは臭い。ベットに南京虫がいたようで南京虫に刺されまくった。ルームキーはまともに作動せず、フロントを行き来したがエレベーターは動作が遅く四階を階段で何度も往復した。スタッフはそれらに悪びれる様子もない上に改善する気もない模様。 冷蔵庫も明らかに少ない上不潔。安さは魅力だが明らかに最低レベルすらもカバーできていない。
HIROMICHI, 1-night trip