We had an excellent stay at Ted's. The accommodation is exactly what we expected. Our room was windowless, which was stated in the description, and this was not disturbing for 8 days. The showers and toilets are cleaned very regularly. The kitchen is also very clean and not lacking in anything. We also like the location of the hostel, just a few minutes walk from the city centre. We felt very comfortable. Ted is responsive and understanding. If we come back to Auckland, we will go back. Very good value for money.
However, don't expect common rooms like in some hostels to get to know each other or play pool, that's not the purpose of this place.