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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

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

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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
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

10 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Bed Female Dorm

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

12 Bed Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
1193 Fenton Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 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

  • ‪The Fainting Goat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poco. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Thai Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre. Also, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Night Market are within just a 10-minute walk.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (NZD 8 per day)
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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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 refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 3 2022 to March 31 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 elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing 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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rotorua Downtown Backpackers currently open?

This property is closed from October 3 2022 to March 31 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 to 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 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 7-minute walk from Polynesian Spa and 3 minutes' walk from Tamaki Maori Village.

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Reviews

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Good hostel in town

Conveniently located opposite the I-site where the bus stops at. Friendly staff. Cheap dorm room. Youthful crowd with a few long termers. Wifi is only available in the lounge area. Wifi was spotty at times but worked well. Good fully stocked kitchen. Free coffee and tea. The bathroom is not lit very well and the door on the male bathrooms was broken off, but I'm sure it will be fixed soon.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good

Clean hostel and friendly staff
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

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

8/10 Very good

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Smack in the city
Kaybix Holdings, 2-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

호스텔 자체는 위치도 좋고 나쁘지 않으나 8시 넘으면 짐보관이나 숙소에 있을려면 10달러를 내여한다고 해서 남에게 추천하지는 못할거 같다
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

地點真的非常棒！尤其適合利用intercity 移動的旅客。員工很親切，廁所和廚房也都有整理，很乾淨。房間安靜且乾淨。但是床太軟了，翻身就會聽到聲音。
Alicia, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

O top !

Superbe auberge de jeunesse vivante mais avec un confort semi hôtelier. Bref o top !
castillo, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

While the location is awesome and staff friendly this place was the worst hoatel we stayed at on our trip. Private room with bunk beds was sweltering hot with no AC or windows. Just a small fan that blew the hot air around. The wifi never worked for us. The room had no outlets to charge our phones. Bathrooms were filthy and the showers had no temperature control. Patchy and terrible signa of maintenance arouns the place like half patched holes in walls and moulding glue in showers. Fridge was so full with peoples food we had no room for our small cooler so didnt bother. The beds were so uncomfortable. Parking was free on the street from 5pm to 9am which worked out for us. Glad we only stayed one night.
Anonymous, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location second to none. Price amazing easy to book activities from reception. Lively atmosphere of hostel coupled with central location easy social.
chris, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hostel was very nice. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The room was a little warm with no aircon but not too bad. Overall it was a clean and convenient place. I would recommend it for anyone staying in Rotorua.
3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Karen at reception was wonderful and friendly. The place was clean and tidy, I was happy to stay there. Showers could use a small shelf or something to put soaps on when showering.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good hostel

Everything are good. Except the kitcken is too small !
wai king, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Should've shelled out more money for a better plac

Stayed in the 12 bed shared room ensuite. Shower needed some demolding. Also, a lock on the bathroom door would be nice. Or at least a sign hanging on the door that we can flip saying "occupied" because inevitably, somebody just opens the door without knocking. I was on a top bunk which was uncomfortable solely because it was rather close to the ceiling. An 11 year old couldn't sit up without hitting their head. Also, there aren't railings on one side so if you move a lot in your sleep, the probability of falling out is very real and would be very dangerous. Also got bit by something in the bed and it's still itchy a week later. Earplugs are a must. And an extra sweater or blanket if you are easily chilled. BUT, the people are nice. The staff are nice. The kitchen is convenient. And check in and check out is easy. It's also super close to the i-site which makes traveling via Intercity bus easy.
Cynthia, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Close to everything. Friendly atmosphere. Very clean, including kitchen area.
Bikky, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Okay for one night

Stayed here only one night. Bed uncomfortable, unpleasent smell in the room. Also no windows in the room (except small skylight), so we weren't able to to air the room. Fridge so small, barely room for our couple things. No lighting in men's toilet area.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great find. Comfy space, provided towels and toiletries. Quiet as well. Toilet had hairdryers. Well equipped space. Friendly and helpful staff.
Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Comfy room

Overall is prefect. Nice room for 2. Good location near to night market
wong, 2-night trip