Solscape Eco Retreat

i paid almost double of what i would pay for other hostels, and i expected nothing less. there was only wifi at the reception area and not in the room. there was no electricity port in the room, you have to go to the shared spaces if you wanted to get your devices charged. as someone who’s allergic to cats, i was not informed that there were 3 cats prior to my stay. the receptionist only nodded her head when i told her about my allergy. overall, i don’t think it’s worth it.

First of all communication was awful tried ringing them no answer rang several times then I emailed them took them over a day to get back to me I was trying to ask them about transport from raglan township to solscape as there is no transport they suggested I hitched hike which is not safe at all they also suggested that I walked an hour or more along the beach and they also suggested guest driving.whatever you do do not book to stay at solscape.ps they need to give my $250.

Great location but the social area is right outside where u sleep . Out of 6 nights I had 3 very sleepless nights due to people playing music and socialising outside my room until 12/1am . I tried bringing it up but not much respect is paid to the "10.30" no noise policy and it's not enforced by anyone. It's a shame coz it's a great location with a great sauna but I was pretty exhausted when i left. If u like partying I recommend otherwise for the price u pay your better off somewhere quieter

No privacy, bathroom window was clear and looked out on grassy area where people were walking. Had key but was told that evening that had to leave door ajar and unlocked as peoples keys didn’t work No staff at reception, keys just left in basket outside to help yourself Roof of cabin curved so absolutely no space between ceiling and upper bunk. Bunk very creaky and didn’t feel very stable

I was a little disappointed! The staff was friendly and the views were amazing, but the general vibe was pretty disorganized and dirty. One of the beds in my 3 bed dorm was not cleaned by the time the last person came to stay in it. The main fridges in the kitchen stopped working while full of food and no one was notified until at least 12 hours later. You could hear mice/rats scuttling around in the ceiling above the kitchen. The bathrooms were dirty/wet. Maybe I came at a bad time..

Top beds not enough room

Ok to add to the other reviews the Solscape is relying on location and limited supply in this amazing town. The train carriages will cook you on a hot day and you will need to keep the door open all day and night for any ventilation - not ideal. Not just that but the beds and pillows are decades old - not the hardesst thing to invest in when you’re paying $50 a night you would think.

Unfortunately we booked this stay specifically for the sauna and spa but upon arrival was told it is closed on Mondays and Fridays which was not stated in their website or on the booking. The rest of the stay was nice, but we did feel a bit cheated out of our money as we still paid full price but didn't get to use the amenities that we paid for.

War schön gelegen. Jedoch weit weg von einer Möglichkeit zum essen kaufen. Bus oder Zug gibt es auch nicht. Mir hat es gesamthaft gefallen da es sehr einsam und schön gelegen war.

Great location even if not in the town center (You do need a car to get there). Close by the main beach and a short drive to town. The facilities were good. The kitchen a little small & bathrooms were ok! The top bunk beds lack a bit of space up top though. I wish the staff would have told us about the movie night they organized when we checked in so that we could either join or know that there would be more people. Parking was super complicated that night, not to mention the extra dent we got

I felt a bit uncertain booking, but I cannot recommend highly enough! I booked a second night and I knew several people that did the same. Met some wonderful people, great space, loads on offer (sauna, yoga, live music) and really comfy beds. 10/10 would stay again

Lovely location with great views of the beach. Atmosphere was very relaxed.

Fantastic stay with brilliant facilities. Perfect for anybody who likes to surf and sauna in a beautiful location

Unfortunately we booked this stay specifically for the sauna and spa but upon arrival was told it is closed on Mondays and Fridays which was not stated in their website or on the booking. The rest of the stay was nice, but we did feel a bit cheated out of our money as we still paid full price but didn't get to use the amenities that we paid for.

Great location but the social area is right outside where u sleep . Out of 6 nights I had 3 very sleepless nights due to people playing music and socialising outside my room until 12/1am . I tried bringing it up but not much respect is paid to the "10.30" no noise policy and it's not enforced by anyone. It's a shame coz it's a great location with a great sauna but I was pretty exhausted when i left. If u like partying I recommend otherwise for the price u pay your better off somewhere quieter

Fantastic stay and very friendly, safe environment. A little out of town but we had a vehicle so we’re fine. Amazing views of the ocean.

War schön gelegen. Jedoch weit weg von einer Möglichkeit zum essen kaufen. Bus oder Zug gibt es auch nicht. Mir hat es gesamthaft gefallen da es sehr einsam und schön gelegen war.

Simply paradies. Awesome vibe, cool staff and great location. Even has a (paid) sauna next to it with a view on the sea. Will absolutely come again!

Absolutely loved my stay! Such a stunning location, amazing atmosphere, as well as yoga and sauna there I felt like I was at a retreat. Will definitely be back !

i paid almost double of what i would pay for other hostels, and i expected nothing less. there was only wifi at the reception area and not in the room. there was no electricity port in the room, you have to go to the shared spaces if you wanted to get your devices charged. as someone who’s allergic to cats, i was not informed that there were 3 cats prior to my stay. the receptionist only nodded her head when i told her about my allergy. overall, i don’t think it’s worth it.

It was beautiful and peaceful, the weekend cafe on the terrace was really lovely and the Caboose was cosy. The kitchen and bathroom facilities were fine a little unhygienic

This campsite has lots of potential but was a bit too basic for me. The bed was comfy but there were no power sockets in the room. The kitchen was dirty. There weren’t many bathrooms (4 toilets for all the rooms). Staff were a bit non- existent. Lovely view over the sea but out of town so don’t book if you don’t have a car. I was glad I was only there for one night and wouldn’t have wanted to stay longer.

The location is beautiful and the private rooms are very cosy. Overall a really nice place however afew things let it down. There are no lids on the bins in the kitchen so flies are absolutely everywhere, and there are no power sources in the bedrooms, meaning everyone fights over one extension lead in the communal area (defintley a fire risk with the volume of devices plugged in.) Our room on the second night had also not been cleaned well by the woofers and contained lots of dead ants.

Stayed at Solscape my first night in Raglan and then stayed at backpackers the next night. Overall raglan hostels are not a good place for solo travelers. Most ppl in the hostels live and work there so it’s hard to meet people and gives very unwelcoming vibe. However, Solscape was a lot better than backpackers. Cleaner, nicer people and more chill vibe. Backpackers was the most hostile, socially-isolating vibe i have gotten from anywhere I’ve been. felt like I was intruding in a family’s ...

Beautiful Location

Cool train carriages and a beautiful view and energy

Absolutely beautiful view that makes it so so good. Two issues that could easily be resolved to make this place a 10/10. 1 - kitchen towels are so infrequently changed that drying dishes makes them dirty again. 2 - wifi is only at reception but reception is locked before 8am, so if you need to do anything before 8am you're sitting outside in the cold/dark

Es war so ein schöner Ort. Ich hab eigentlich nichts negatives zu diesem Hostel zu sagen.

Loooved this place!! It may be a bit out of the CBD (so you need a car to get in there which I had) but it is located on the cutest top with view over the Ngarunui Beach from the reception/cafe area. Super friendly staff! Possibilities for yoga classes, sauna, and surf lessons. Cute theme with old train station and wagons and lots of parking space! Would defo stay here again!

No privacy, bathroom window was clear and looked out on grassy area where people were walking. Had key but was told that evening that had to leave door ajar and unlocked as peoples keys didn’t work No staff at reception, keys just left in basket outside to help yourself Roof of cabin curved so absolutely no space between ceiling and upper bunk. Bunk very creaky and didn’t feel very stable