Apparently currently on market. Relief staff disorganised. Adequate accommodation for 1 night.
Stayed in the 6 bed dorm for iirc $28. The staff is friendly, and the beds are comfortable and solid. Takaka was a very good decision, it is a wonderful little hippy town with a great atmosphere. Came from Motueka which by contrast I did not like. That said, here the facilities are somewhat limited. It is a nice place and you can have a wonderful time here; the atmosphere is chillaxed and it feels like a home. However, I have also stayed in hostels under 20$ in NZ that are quite a bit better equipped.
Stayed here with my girlfriend one night after coming out of the Heaphy track and got pleasantly surprised. The hostel is, as the whole town of Takaka seems to be, a bit alternative to hippy like oriented.
But that turned out here into a great thing. People are easy going. The lady who was receiving us was very friendly and we welcoming. The hostel is in walking distance to town.
The beds are solid and don't make noise everytime you move. The bathrooms are basic but well designed.
On the back of the hostel you have the option to pitch your tent for less money. We paid 25NZD per bed in a 6 bed dorm with BBH membership.
Would go here again!
Clean, friendly, fantastic hosts. Good location
Nice and friendly backpacker, it feels like home.