What makes Taurima the best?

Size

We only have 54 rooms, so Taurima is small enough that you can get to know everyone, but not so small that you get sick of them. Being small makes it easy for you to become part of the community and for you to make some great friends. We all sit down together at meals too which also helps.

Our size makes the hostel safe too. It doesn't take long before everyone knows who really belongs at Taurima, and that helps us to look out for each other.

Location

We are 5 minutes walk from gate one of the University and even closer to the bus stops if you are studying at either Wintec site. It's great to be close, but not right on campus, so it feels like you come home, rather than always being at the same place.

Staff

At Taurima there are two managers, a cook, five resident assistants, cleaners and weekend staff! We believe that it is really important that you are looked after well, and we have great staff to make sure that this happens! Our resident assistants are only responsible for 10 or 15 residents, so they can get to know you and provide any help that you might need. There is always someone on duty if you need help. We have good cleaners too. It's important to us that the hostel is cared for well, so our bathrooms are cleaned every day.

Cost

We believe that at $230 per week Taurima provides the best value for money. Some hostels don't provide cooked meals, meals during the weekend or any extras, and others don't include the cost of linen or off-street parking in their weekly fee.

Food

We don't want to brag, but our food has a great reputation. Because we are smaller than most hostels, our food doesn't have that "mass-produced" look and taste. It's good, honest food!

Alcohol and Smoke Free Site

There is no alcohol allowed on site. This provides the basis for a safe and secure environment.

Proven Record

Longview Taurima Trust took over Taurima Hostel in 1992 and they are proud of the reputation it has gained. Many of our current residents have siblings who lived here in previous years. Our greatest form of advertising is "word of mouth" by past residents and their families.