Chillawhile Backpackers Hostel
Chillawhile began as a dream, a vision; it began on my travels with desires to transform every great building into a hostel.
Chillawhile means 'to relax for a time'. Now Chillawhile lives and breathes a life of its own, it is a continually evolving space that reflects its inhabitants and is designed to entice, stimulate and encourage those within its walls to explore, inwardly and outwardly, the inherent creativity that lurks within us all; it is a space for everyone. Come and be inspired by the creativity around you!
The walls are adorned with colourful artwork and there is a plethora of paraphernalia at your disposal to create your own visual or melodic masterpiece.
We invite you to use our open art gallery where you will find a wide range of mark making materials and media, which you can use freely and become one of our displayed artists. For your musical exploration we have a large collection of noise making instruments including; strings, wind, percussion and pianos.
Chillawhile has a series of activities every week - Tuesday: Open Mic Night; Wednesday at 7pm: Lucky Pot Dinner; Thursday and Friday: Djembe drumming circles; Thursday evening: Maori Poi workshop and Poi dancing class whilst Friday a visit to the famous live music venue " The Penguin Club" for the free jam night with other guests.
24 Beds - small backpackers in a big space. Our rooms are spacious and comfortable where each dormitory has its own social area comprising of couches and table for you and your friends to " Chillawhile" . Wifi can be accessed throughout the house, beds are fully made up; all you need to bring is yourself. Enjoy a continental breakfast with other guests and truly relax till you depart, as our checkout time is 11.30am.
Come for the atmosphere and stay
for the amenities!
• Spacious and comfy dormitories
• Kitchen, bathroom on both floors
• Free continental breakfast
• Free Internet; Wifi also available
• Open Art Gallery for everyone
• Piano, Organ, Drums, Didgeridoo
• Drumming and Maori Poi Workshops
• Giant Jenga, Scrabble, UNO, Chess
• Book Exchange, Herb Garden
• Laundry washing machine $3
• Funky Lounge room
• Roberts family park
• Bicycles available
• Up/downstairs Dining Rooms
• BBH Hostelling Accredited