Host Families NZ — Hotel in Waitematā

Good service for international students. Sometimes depending on luck. In my first place the house owner -who is 80+ years old- was a very moody person who turned to be very hostile in last days and I couldn't stay with him any more. Host Families agency changed my place to a better one, although, I had to wait for two more weeks before I could move which was unbearable experience. One of his surprising issues with me that I used to study at his house most of week days while he expected me to be at campus which is 40 minutes away by bus, despite the fact that I showed him my time table and that my postgraduate courses involve more research activities than attending lectures. He claimed that he needs some privacy and wants to feel with his home! Come on! Why should he offer his place for students if he thinks so!! As if I was staying for free! And moreover, my housemate and I had to hear some insulting and rude talks from him such as we should compliment his food, we should be grateful that we were staying at his "beautiful house", and some other nonsense. At the end, both of us left his house to more decent families. In the first place I paid a lot for a tiny room, whereas the second room was much better and bigger. I think the price should be justified according to the room size. I also think it would be better to provide more information about hosting person or family, to have better understanding of the new place and mind any cultural or social differences. This what I eventually discovered at my first place of residence which is registered in a gay...

nice staff, but my homestay family is my life-long nightmare. Tap water is the only drink I got, ten minutes shower limitation, no more than once a week laundry time(if they will do their laundry then you have to wait for the next day, to let washing machine have a rest), no out activity at all, they also enter my room when I am not at home. They even made fun of my race. I left one week before my expire time. Seriously, if you want to experience a peaceful and happy life, think it over.Especially you are allocated somewhere...

We've been hosting students with host families for past few months , and the experience has been outstanding thank you Aline and Giovana ,They're professional, organized, and truly care about the students' well-being. The students they send us are always respectful and grateful, and we've formed lasting bonds with many of them. Highly recommend to any family considering hosting...