Terms and conditions

Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website and The Y's accommodation services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our website or accommodation services at the Y’s venues.

2. Bookings and Payments

Booking Confirmation: All accommodation bookings made through our website are subject to availability and confirmation. A booking is confirmed only when you receive a confirmation email from us.

Payment Options: We offer flexible payment options, including paying at the time of booking or upon arrival. Payment methods accepted will be specified during the booking process.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation terms vary depending on the type of booking. Please refer to the specific cancellation policy provided during the booking process.

3. Guest Conduct

We are committed to providing a safe, secure, and friendly environment for all guests. By staying at our accommodation, you agree to:

Respect Others: Conduct yourself in a manner that does not disturb other guests or staff.

Adhere to Policies: Follow all house rules and policies provided upon check-in or displayed within the premises.

Prohibited Activities: Refrain from engaging in illegal activities or behavior that could harm others or damage property.

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in immediate termination of your stay without a refund.

4. Website Use

Content Accuracy: While we strive to ensure that all information on our website is accurate and up-to-date, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the content.

Intellectual Property: All content on this website, including text, images, logos, and graphics, is the property of YMCA Accommodation Auckland or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Prohibited Use: You may not use this website for any unlawful purpose or in a way that could damage, disable, or impair the website's functionality.

5. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our [Privacy Policy]() for information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, YMCA Accommodation Auckland shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or accommodation services at the Y’s venues.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

YMCA Accommodation Auckland

Cnr Pitt St & Greys Ave

Private Bag 92150

Victoria Street West

Auckland 1142, New Zealand

Phone: 0800 534 535

Email: accommodation@ymcaauckland.org.nz

The Y Hostel Terms & Conditions

1. Bond for Long-Stay Guests (7+ Nights):

  • A $50 refundable bond is required for all stays of 7 nights or more.

  • The bond is payable at check-in and may be used to cover:

    • Damages to rooms or property

    • Excessive cleaning

    • Unpaid charges or incidentals

  • Provided no issues arise, the bond will be refunded within 5–10 working days after check-out.

2. Credit Card Pre-Authorisation for Short-Stay Guests (Less than 7 Nights):

  • A $50 credit card pre-authorisation is required for all stays of less than 7 nights.

  • This is a temporary hold (not a charge) and will be released by your bank after departure, typically within 7–10 working days, depending on your card provider.

  • Guests must provide a valid credit card at check-in. Failure to do so may result in refusal of accommodation.

3. Age Restrictions:

  • Guests must be 18 years or older to stay independently.

  • Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian aged 18 or over, staying in the same room or dorm.

  • Valid photo identification is required at check-in to verify age.

4. General Conditions:

  • All guests are responsible for the condition of their room and shared spaces.

  • The hostel reserves the right to withhold part or all the bond or pre-authorised amount in the event of damage, misconduct, or breach of hostel rules.

Stay 5+ get 10% off

Standard terms and conditions

  • Offer is subject to availability and valid for new bookings only.

  • Offer is valid only for reservations made directly with The Y unless otherwise stated in the rate set-up.

  • Offer cannot be used with any other promotion, package, corporate, group, wholesale, contracted, or long-stay rate.

  • Offer is not valid on existing bookings. Existing reservations cannot be cancelled and rebooked to access the promotional rate.

  • Blackout dates, minimum stay requirements, room/bed type restrictions, and limited promotional inventory may apply.

  • All bookings are subject to The Y’s general accommodation terms, house rules, and any booking conditions shown at the time of reservation.

  • Standard check-in and check-out times apply unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  • Any incidental charges, add-ons, parking, luggage storage, upgrades, or extras are not included unless expressly stated.

  • The Y reserves the right to amend, extend, withdraw, or close any promotion at any time, subject to bookings already confirmed.

  • Any amendment to travel dates, room/bed type, occupancy, or stay pattern may cause the promotional rate to no longer apply and the booking may be repriced to the best available rate at the time of change.

Offer-specific terms and conditions

Valid only for stays of 5 or more consecutive nights booked in a single reservation.

  • Offer applies only to selected room/bed types and selected stay dates.

  • If the stay is shortened below 5 nights, the promotion will no longer apply and the booking may be repriced to the best available rate for the revised stay pattern.

  • Offer cannot be split across multiple bookings, transferred to another stay, or combined with another discount or package.

  • Bookings using this promotion are non-refundable

  • This offer may be closed on dates or room types where occupancy, pace, or length-of-stay targets are already being met.

Stay 7+ get 15% off

Standard terms and conditions

  • Offer is subject to availability and valid for new bookings only.

  • Offer is valid only for reservations made directly with The Y unless otherwise stated in the rate set-up.

  • Offer cannot be used with any other promotion, package, corporate, group, wholesale, contracted, or long-stay rate.

  • Offer is not valid on existing bookings. Existing reservations cannot be cancelled and rebooked to access the promotional rate.

  • Blackout dates, minimum stay requirements, room/bed type restrictions, and limited promotional inventory may apply.

  • All bookings are subject to The Y’s general accommodation terms, house rules, and any booking conditions shown at the time of reservation.

  • Standard check-in and check-out times apply unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  • Any incidental charges, add-ons, parking, luggage storage, upgrades, or extras are not included unless expressly stated.

  • The Y reserves the right to amend, extend, withdraw, or close any promotion at any time, subject to bookings already confirmed.

  • Any amendment to travel dates, room/bed type, occupancy, or stay pattern may cause the promotional rate to no longer apply and the booking may be repriced to the best available rate at the time of change.

Offer-specific terms and conditions

  • Valid only for stays of 7 or more consecutive nights booked in a single reservation.

  • Offer applies only to selected room/bed types and selected stay dates.

  • If the stay is shortened below 7 nights, the promotion will no longer apply and the booking may be repriced to the best available rate for the revised stay pattern.

  • Offer cannot be split across multiple bookings, transferred to another stay, or combined with another discount or package.

  • Bookings using this promotion are non-refundable

  • This offer may be closed on dates or room types where occupancy, pace, or length-of-stay targets are already being met.

Stay 21+ get 20% off

Standard terms and conditions

  • Offer is subject to availability and valid for new bookings only.

  • Offer is valid only for reservations made directly with The Y unless otherwise stated in the rate set-up.

  • Offer cannot be used with any other promotion, package, corporate, group, wholesale, contracted, or long-stay rate.

  • Offer is not valid on existing bookings. Existing reservations cannot be cancelled and rebooked to access the promotional rate.

  • Blackout dates, minimum stay requirements, room/bed type restrictions, and limited promotional inventory may apply.

  • All bookings are subject to The Y’s general accommodation terms, house rules, and any booking conditions shown at the time of reservation.

  • Standard check-in and check-out times apply unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  • Any incidental charges, add-ons, parking, luggage storage, upgrades, or extras are not included unless expressly stated.

  • The Y reserves the right to amend, extend, withdraw, or close any promotion at any time, subject to bookings already confirmed.

  • Any amendment to travel dates, room/bed type, occupancy, or stay pattern may cause the promotional rate to no longer apply and the booking may be repriced to the best available rate at the time of change.

Offer-specific terms and conditions

  • Valid only for stays of 21 or more consecutive nights booked in a single reservation.

  • Offer applies only to selected room/bed types and selected stay dates.

  • If the stay is shortened below 21 nights, the promotion will no longer apply and the booking may be repriced to the best available rate for the revised stay pattern.

  • Offer cannot be split across multiple bookings, transferred to another stay, or combined with another discount or package.

  • Bookings using this promotion are non-refundable

  • This offer may be closed on dates or room types where occupancy, pace, or length-of-stay targets are already being met.

Stay 5+ get 10%, 7+ get 15%, 21= get 20%

Standard terms and conditions

  • Offer is subject to availability and valid for new bookings only.

  • Offer is valid only for reservations made directly with The Y unless otherwise stated in the rate set-up.

  • Offer cannot be used with any other promotion, package, corporate, group, wholesale, contracted, or long-stay rate.

  • Offer is not valid on existing bookings. Existing reservations cannot be cancelled and rebooked to access the promotional rate.

  • Blackout dates, minimum stay requirements, room/bed type restrictions, and limited promotional inventory may apply.

  • All bookings are subject to The Y’s general accommodation terms, house rules, and any booking conditions shown at the time of reservation.

  • Standard check-in and check-out times apply unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  • Any incidental charges, add-ons, parking, luggage storage, upgrades, or extras are not included unless expressly stated.

  • The Y reserves the right to amend, extend, withdraw, or close any promotion at any time, subject to bookings already confirmed.

  • Any amendment to travel dates, room/bed type, occupancy, or stay pattern may cause the promotional rate to no longer apply and the booking may be repriced to the best available rate at the time of change.

Offer-specific terms and conditions

  • Stays of 5 or more consecutive nights booked in a single reservation will receive 10% off

  • Stays of 7 or more consecutive nights booked in a single reservation will receive 15% off

  • Stays of 21 or more consecutive nights booked in a single reservation will receive 20% off

  • Offer applies only to selected room/bed types and selected stay dates.

  • If the stay is shortened below the promotional nights, the promotion will no longer apply and the booking may be repriced to the best available rate for the revised stay pattern.

  • Offer cannot be split across multiple bookings, transferred to another stay, or combined with another discount or package.

  • Bookings using this promotion are non-refundable

  • This offer may be closed on dates or room types where occupancy, pace, or length-of-stay targets are already being met.

Stay 5 Nights, Pay for 4

1. Standard terms and conditions

1.1 Offer is subject to availability and valid for new bookings only.
1.2 A booking is confirmed only once a confirmation email has been issued by The Y.
1.3 Offer is valid only for reservations made directly with The Y, unless otherwise specified in the rate setup.
1.4 Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, package, corporate, group, wholesale, contracted, or long-stay rate.
1.5 Offer is not valid on existing bookings. Existing reservations cannot be cancelled and rebooked to access the promotional rate.
1.6 Blackout dates, minimum stay requirements, room/bed type restrictions, and limited promotional inventory may apply.

2. Bookings, Payments, and Cancellations

2.1 Payment terms (including pay now or pay on arrival) will be as specified at the time of booking.
2.2 Cancellation and amendment policies are as per the selected rate plan at the time of booking and will be displayed during the reservation process.
2.3 Any cancellation fees, no-show charges, or penalties will be applied in accordance with the selected rate plan.
2.4 Any amendment to travel dates, room/bed type, occupancy, or length of stay may result in the promotional rate no longer applying, and the booking may be repriced to the best available rate at the time of change.
2.5 If a booking is cancelled and rebooked, the promotional rate will not be honoured unless it is still available at the time of the new booking.

3. General Stay Conditions

3.1 All bookings are subject to The Y’s standard accommodation terms, house rules, and guest conduct policies.
3.2 Standard check-in and check-out times apply unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3.3 Bond or credit card pre-authorisation requirements apply in accordance with The Y’s accommodation policies.
3.4 Guests must meet age requirements and identification policies as outlined in The Y’s accommodation terms.
3.5 Any incidental charges, add-ons, parking, luggage storage, upgrades, or extras are not included unless expressly stated.

4. Offer-Specific Terms

4.1 Valid only for stays of five (5) consecutive nights booked within a single reservation.
4.2 The promotion provides one complimentary night within the 5-night stay, applied as a discount equivalent to the lowest-value eligible night.
4.3 Offer applies only to selected room/bed types and selected stay dates, as determined by The Y.
4.4 If the stay is reduced to fewer than five (5) nights, the promotion will no longer apply and the booking will be repriced to the best available rate for the revised stay.
4.5 Offer cannot be split across multiple bookings, transferred to another stay, or exchanged for cash, credit, or other benefits.
4.6 This offer may be closed, restricted, or removed from sale on specific dates or room types where occupancy, booking pace, or length-of-stay targets have been met.

5. Right to Modify

5.1 The Y reserves the right to amend, extend, or withdraw this promotion at any time, subject to bookings already confirmed.