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The centrally located Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua offers free WiFi, a neighboring rock-climbing wall and a spacious guest lounge including a tour desk, a billiards table and a cinema. It is just 5 minutes' walk from the Rotorua Visitors Centre and bus stops. The property is within walking distance to a weekly night market. The facilities are great, spacious, and clean, the rooms are comfy, and the staff is amazing, just make us feel at home! (even though I got there to check in 5 minutes before they close, sorry guys 😬) And Thank you all :)

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8.1
Very good
1,386 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Crashpalace Backpackers is located in Rotorua, 4.4 km from Rotorua International Stadium and 12 km from Paradise Valley Springs. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The property features a spa centre, evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Amazing hostel - very clean (maybe the clenaest hostel I've seen in my travels) and well taken care of all faciltiies..Shared Kitchen was well equipped, bathrooms were a bit old ashioned but very clean. They have laundry possibilities and the rooms have heaters (well needed when it's winter in NZ).

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8.5
Very good
944 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Among the facilities at this property are 2 spacious, shared kitchens overlooking the water and a separate shared lounge area, and a specialised private group area. We have upmarket private rooms with ensuites to shared dorms with or without ensuites with eco-friendly bedding and tastefully decorated. This hostel has sustainability at it’s core. Location omis perfect just on the strand where all the bars and restaurants are. Nice common areas and very clean.

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8.2
Very good
988 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is a modern hostel is located in the heart of Rotorua across the road from the I-Site and major bus lines.

Accommodation includes private rooms or dormitory-style rooms. All are heated and have linen provided. The private rooms offer fans and a desk. All have access to shared bathroom facilities. Good place, nice people, everything was perfect

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8.3
Very good
726 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Located on a quiet street opposite Blake Park, Seagulls Guesthouse offers free fibre WiFi and is a 5-minute walk from Mount Maunganui Beach. Accommodation options are all private and include double, twin, single and family rooms. Comfy bed, clean room, very clean premises in general.

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8.3
Very good
836 reviews
Price from
US$74
per night

Situated in Mount Maunganui, 1.3 km from Mount Maunganui Beach, Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Location, the rooms and the staff mostly they were all very kind and helpful

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8.1
Very good
485 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Situated in Tauranga, 13 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Hugo & Carters Backpackers & Motel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Staff members from the reception and housekeeping were very friendly and welcoming All common areas were thoroughly cleaned daily The room was comfortable . Location was quiet

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7.3
Good
1,042 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

The cosy hostel is conveniently located near the awe-inspiring Kuirau Park, featuring captivating geothermal wonders. Guests can explore tranquil forest trails, experience heart-pumping bike rides, relax in natural hot springs, and immerse themselves in Maori culture. Best hostel I have been to so far, everything is clean, modern, kitchen has all needed appliances, rooms are very cozy, location is great

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7.9
Good
1,702 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Stay Hostel Rotorua is located in Rotorua, 4.3 km from Rotorua International Stadium and 11 km from Paradise Valley Springs. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Buried Village is 15 km from the hostel and Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 17 km away. Very friendly, Iya has a great smile ✌️ and a cute cat as well. 🐱 I stayed in a 1 pod room and had a great MTB trip. I enjoyed walking around the park, shopping, eating and walking at night as it was in the centre of town, they also provided storage for the MTB, but l was worried about where to store it as it was an expensive bike, but in the end we stored it in the rental car.

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7.6
Good
602 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Children are permitted to stay at Rotorua Central Backpackers but must be accompanied by an adult and either stay in a private room or a privatised dorm. An accompanying adult, staying in the hostel at the same time, can provide consent for a child to stay in a private room alone. Good location. Super good staff and service, very helpful staff

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6.9
Review score
500 reviews

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