About this property
Located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, Ariki Backpackers is just 328 feet from New Plymouth's shops, pubs and bus terminal. It offers a restaurant, a tour desk and a communal kitchen. Located above Icons Sports Bar, New Plymouth Ariki Backpackers is 2 minutes' walk from well-known coastal art piece The Wind Wand. It is 6 minutes' drive from both Stadium Taranaki and Brooklands Zoo. This friendly hostel offers a guest lounge with satellite TV, a communal kitchen and a large outdoor patio with BBQ facilities. There are internet facilities, a DVD library and a guest laundry. The tour desk books mountain trips, surfing, farm tours, seal watching and cultural tours. Ariki Backpackers offers dormitories and private rooms. Rooms with private bathroom facilities are available. There are female-only and male-only dorms on offer.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Duncan
Canada“Great location right in downtown, by the water and plenty of restaurants.” - Miri
United States“Friendly staff, big kitchen, TV in the private room, and big windows” - Brigita
Croatia“Friendly staff. great location in city center. clean room and bathroom, you also get the towel. well equipped kitchen.” - Sophia
New Zealand“Great location, fantastic value for money, lovely staff and good vibes abound at Ariki Backpackers.” - Sanjaya
Sri Lanka“Excellent location, very central and easy access to entire town.” - Alan United States“Center of downtown, easy access to Puke Ariki the community center/library/museum and the coastal walk. Good mattress.”
- Kimberley New Zealand“The Queen Anne room exceeded my expectations -- spacious, comfortable, and good value; welcoming staff. I booked for the convenience of catching the intercity bus from just a few steps away”
- Liza
Australia“The manager was amazing, so helpful. Great location. Quiet with blockout curtains and we had a great sleep. The pub underneath and Green Door cafe next door were really good, enter from the back, don't be put off by the front which looks a bit...” - Kate New Zealand“Excellent location. We took our two children (3&6) and stayed in the family room. It was perfect for us.”
- Margaret United States“Really friendly reception and comfortable beds. Very clean facilities and nice big kitchen. Great place!”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ariki Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of NZD 30 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
