My friend and I really enjoyed our stay! The manager, David, was extremely kind and accommodating during our stay. It is a 20-30 minute walk from the bus stop and the roads were maintained well in most areas, though I did encounter some challenges with my wheeled luggage in a few spots (but it was manageable). Many of the people at the hostel were friendly and we enjoyed our conversations with them! The common places were cleaned daily and the bedroom was as described on the listing. As an extra bonus, it was a fun surprise to be greeted by Dave’s dog, George, who we both enjoyed hanging out with during our stay. Overall, my friend and I really enjoyed our stay here and would book again in the future if we are in Waitomo.