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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Rotorua, steps from Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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BBQ/picnic area
Bar (on property)
BBQ/picnic area
Property amenity
Interior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1193 Fenton Street, Rotorua, 3010
  • Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
    1 min walk
  • Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
    1 min walk
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    3 min walk
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    13 min drive

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

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

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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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Rotorua

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers puts you in the heart of Rotorua, within steps of Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a short walk of this Fenton Street hostel include Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Night Market.
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What's nearby

  • Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eat Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

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

Hostel in Rotorua, steps from Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
As a guest of Rotorua Downtown Backpackers, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rotorua hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Rotorua Downtown Backpackers offers 17 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and an iron/ironing board. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. This Rotorua hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: NZD 8 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

Yep, Rotorua Downtown Backpackers has a self car park for NZD 8 per day.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?

There isn't one on site, but Government Gardens Golf is a short 8-minute walk 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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Business traveller
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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Anonymous, Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris, new zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location second to none. Price amazing easy to book activities from reception. Lively atmosphere of hostel coupled with central location easy social.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sin Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018