Does Base Rotorua - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Base Rotorua - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Base Rotorua - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Base Rotorua - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Where is Base Rotorua - Hostel located?

Located in Inner City, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kuirau Park and Polynesian Spa. Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market are also within 10 minutes.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Rotorua, Base Rotorua - Hostel is in the city center. Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving.

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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Nov 26, 2020

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

Average

Only one thing is the cleanliness. Need to be improved, especially for the kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Feb 12, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location, provides the basics you need at a reasonable price.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada

Jan 14, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The beds could be better, but for the price, this hostel is a great find. It’s clean and the staff is friendly. There’s even a geothermal pool on site. The food at the bar is tasty and affordable. I think the place must have been recently renovated because it is so clean. We had a private room with two beds (a double and a twin) with private bath and kitchen (microwave, fridge, sink, kettle). It’s certainly nothing fancy, but a clean comfortable place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

patricia

Dec 30, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Adam

Dec 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good hostel experience

Overall it was a good hostel experience. Nice people working there, very accomodating. Great location, very close to the mountain.The dorm room near the entrance is adjacent to a bar so it was a little noisy til around 12:30 am, but that was no big deal.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Oct 5, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Aug 3, 2019

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Proper Hostel

Good location for visiting the thermal pools and sightseeing. Bit of a younger crowd which may be appealing to some. Bar downstairs is lively and drinks are cheap. Parking is easy. Get what you pay for-proper hostel. No more, no less. Easy to book sightseeing activities. Yes, the town smells, but that’s not the Hostel’s fault. It smells like sulfur.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Pammie, Nelson, NZ

May 4, 2019

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

I am pleased that the room that I've requested which is away from large crowd/noise was provided to me and my family. We are able to get a good sleep.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Mar 17, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Had a private room. Clean and spacious. Good location a short walk from town

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Steph

Feb 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay here!

Staying in the Sanctuary area of the hostel was quieter and away from the noise of the nightclub especially on Saturday night. Friday night was so quiet I had the eight bed dorm to myself. The cleaners work really hard and are doing a great job. There isn't a lift and the stairs are a bit awkward but I spent 60 pounds for three nights worth it. Go to The Fat Dog Cafe, the cat cafe down the road and the park opposite the hostel has geothermal activity and footpools. Worth staying here and Rotorua is amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 6, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

,Handy location close to the city and local attractions

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 8, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 7, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pool and service

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful especially when I missed the bus to the Maori village. The pool is amazing 36-38 degrees can spend hours in there. The room was comfortable and had enough room. Only downside was the kitchen was dirty everytime I went in there. Bar opposite goes till midnight if you have one of the rooms on that side you can hear the music but it doesn't stay open too late.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Mel, Palmy

Oct 23, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lucky I had a few drinks otherwise I doubt I would have gone to sleep. Pretty noisy but what do u expect!!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Aug 25, 2018

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing and rundown

Base feels shabby and tired. Bathrooms were small and not very clean. Kitchen was dirty with damaged cupboards and hardly any space or crockery/cutlery, dirty fridges and no tea towels(all the dishes were in the draining rack!). Wish we had stayed at the YHA which looked new and very close by!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Hamilton NZ

Jun 10, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, tidy and simple. Perfect location in the city. Right next to a bar which could be loud at night I imagine but that's half the reason for staying there

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 10, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hôtel with à lot of facilities

The staff is very compétent and gentle. Place is very central. A lot of informations Was given to me about what coule be done in the Rotorua area.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

David

Jan 29, 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Dec 15, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Risk your personal belongings

I was really disappointed that the hostel does not offer any kind of safe storage such as lockers. When i asked about this, the receptionist kind of laughed in my face which made me feel as though they did not care about the safety of my personal belongings. I felt that this represented the businesses lack of understanding towards their target market, people who are travelling from different countries with important documents such as passports, cameras and mobile phones. Apart from that, I enjoyed my time staying here.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Nov 19, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, decent place to stay

Nice, clean room and beds; bring an eye mask as no curtains on room windows, but not a major. Comfortable bed, clean duvet and pillow

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

John

Nov 13, 2017

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jun 4, 2017

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The location is very near to the street where all the restaurant gathered. The bar next to it it's a bit loud, but it's fine as my room is on the other side of the hallway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla Patrick, New Zealand

May 25, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Backpackers in Rotorua, NZ

By far..this is the best hostel n chain of hostels in New Zealand. I highly recommend the one in rotorua.

10/10 Excellent

Antti

May 18, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hyvä hostelli

Hyvä ja siisti hostelli mukavalla sängyllä. Keittiössä oli hyvät vermeer ruuanlaittoa varten. Alakerran respassa ilmainen netti, mutta jos halusi omaan huoneeseen niin siitä sai pulittaa 4 dollaria.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 21, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bekvämt och rent. Mycket trevligt !

Mycket fräscht. Rent o trevligt kök med balkong. Glad hjälpsam personal. Nära till allt. Fina fräscha rum .kaklade badrum på rummet.

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