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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers
2.0 star property

Hostel in Rotorua, walk to Tamaki Maori Village

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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
BBQ/picnic area
Property grounds
Property amenity
Property amenity

Overview of Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
3010, Rotorua, 1193 Fenton Street
  • Popular LocationTamaki Maori Village3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPolynesian Spa7 min walk
  • Popular LocationRotorua Central Mall9 min walk
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)17 min drive
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Room options

12 Bed Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2015
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2015
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2015
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2015
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2015
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2015
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2015
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2015
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is located in Fenton Street, a neighborhood in Rotorua, and is near the airport and on a lake. Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Rotorua Night Market. Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre is another place to visit that comes recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Tamaki Maori Village - 3 min walk
  • Rotorua Night Market - 3 min walk
  • Eat Street - 7 min walk
  • Polynesian Spa - 7 min walk
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - 2 min walk
  • Poco Tapas and Wine - 4 min walk
  • Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - 1 min walk
  • Hennessy's Irish Bar - 3 min walk
  • And Rice Japanese Kitchen - 3 min walk

About this property

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

Hostel near Tamaki Maori Village
Located close to Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre, Rotorua Downtown Backpackers provides a terrace, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hebrew, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (NZD 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 3 2022 to March 31 2023 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: NZD 8 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rotorua Downtown Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

Self parking is available for NZD 8 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Rotorua Downtown Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rotorua Downtown Backpackers located?

Located in Fenton Street, this hostel is steps from Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre, and Tamaki Maori Village. Rotorua Night Market is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 100 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ting Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Nice and helpful staff Warm and clean room :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Dawn, Hastings

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean place and friendly staff. Good location right in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value
It was overall a very nice place for the money. I think the showers and bedding were clean and overall the place was maintained well, with little noise at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very value for money, with clean sheets and a clean bathroom. Hostel was super popular but everyone was quiet and polite, even while using the shared kitchen, things were left clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kaybix Holdings

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smack in the city
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and friendly,the room was comfortable and had a nice view and the location was convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019