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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

2.0 star property
City centre hostel, steps from Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre

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Bar (on property)
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is the perfect base to explore Rotorua's rich culture, near Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre. With a library and laundry facilities on site, guests can unwind on the terrace after a day of adventure. Multilingual staff are always ready to help.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
  • Self-parking (surcharge)

Room options

12 Bed Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
1193 Fenton Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Tamaki Maori Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eat Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hennessy's Irish Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yamato Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

At Rotorua Downtown Backpackers, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Skyline Rotorua.

Languages

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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 staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (NZD 8 per day)
    • Free off-site parking nearby
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

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

Parking

  • Self-parking costs NZD 8 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers Hostel
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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Rotorua Downtown Backpackers currently open?

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

Does Rotorua Downtown Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rotorua Downtown Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

Yes. Self-parking costs NZD 8 per day.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers and nearby?

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers has a picnic area.

What's the area around Rotorua Downtown Backpackers like?

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is in Inner City, a short 3-minute walk from Tamaki Maori Village and 3 minutes' walk from Rotorua Night Market.

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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good

Clean hostel and friendly staff
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Nice and helpful staff Warm and clean room :)
Ting Ting, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean place and friendly staff. Good location right in town.
Dawn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel na jedną noc

Hotel dobry na jedną noc w czasie podróży po Nowej Zelandii. Usytuowany w centrum Rotorua, niezbyt daleko od źródeł termalnych i gejzerów. Czysto i w miarę wygodnie. Wspólne sanitariaty. Dostępna kuchnia.
Jacek, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

angela, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were very kind, the room was changed by we need.
Ooosa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

더블룸에 묵었는데 매우 만족합니다. 타월과 샴푸, 비누 등도 놓여져 있었습니다. 다만, 벽에 옷을 걸 수 있는 공간과 거울이 없어 아쉬웠습니다.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Smack in the city
Kaybix Holdings, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Yi ching, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Karlotta, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were helpful and friendly,the room was comfortable and had a nice view and the location was convenient
5-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Thomas, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

A Decent Hostel

Our stay was decent. Sevice was ok but tours needed to be booked with Peterpan Adventure Travel down the street instead of directly through the hostel.
Kevin, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip