13 Jun 2021
Sunday
13 Jun 2021
Sunday
2 adults
1 room
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"The location was great and everything was as expected."
Kelsey - October 4, 2020
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Rotorua Downtown Backpackers
1193 Fenton Street, Rotorua City Center, Rotorua, New Zealand - See map
Free Wi-Fi
Property highlights
Check-in/out [express]
Hassle-free check in
Close to Tamaki Maori Village
Within 230 m of property
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Popular landmarks
Tamaki Maori Village 230 m
Rotorua Museum of Art & History 470 m
Kuirau Park 840 m
Te Puia 3.2 km
Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park 4.3 km
Government Gardens 6.8 km
Lake Rotorua 7.0 km
Whakarewarewa Forest 8.3 km
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools 21.7 km
Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland 26.3 km
Nearby landmarks
Rotorua District Library 90 m
Sir Howard Morrision Performing Arts Centre 100 m
Rotorua District Council 140 m
Rotorua High Court, District Court and Family Court 170 m
Cottage Flair 190 m
Rotorua Night Market 190 m
Lakes Care Pharmacy 220 m
Tamaki Maori Village 230 m
Lakes Care Dental Centre 230 m
Whagapīpiro / Rachel-Spring 320 m
9.5
Exceptional
Location rating score
Exceptional location
Airport transfer
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Daily housekeeping
Garden
Ticket services
Cheaper than 99% of all properties in Rotorua in the last 24 hoursCompared to 325 Rotorua properties at Agoda for various dates
| Value for money | 8.4 |
| Location rating | 9.5 |
| Nearest airport | Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) |
| Distance to airport | 6.3 km |
Rooms available at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers
Very good
Room comfort & quality
7.7
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Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with En-Suite
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- Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
- Shower
- 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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- Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
- Non-smoking
- 1 bunk bed
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Double
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- Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
- Non-smoking
- 1 double bed
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Twin Bunk Bed Room
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- Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
- Non-smoking
- 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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- Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
- Non-smoking
- 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
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- Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
- Non-smoking
- 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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- Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
- City view
- 4 single beds
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1 Person in 8-Bed Standard Dormitory - Mixed
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- Room size: 14 m²/151 ft²
- City view
- 4 bunk beds
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6 Bed Female Dorm
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Shared room (Dormitory max. 8 beds)
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Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in and check-out at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?
Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hostel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.
How do I get to Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?
Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the hostel know you want to book a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. A stay at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the hostel. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Rotorua Downtown Backpackers has a car park that's close to the hostel. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Rotorua with private transportation, the hostel can arrange car rental for you.
What is the smoking policy at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers?
Rotorua Downtown Backpackers does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.
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What people love about Rotorua Downtown Backpackers
- Staff9.6 Exceptional
"Good location and staff were friendly,"
Phonepasong
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March 4, 2020
- Staff8.0 Very good
"Staff were very friendly and helpful."
Tan
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November 16, 2019
- 9.6 Exceptional
"Every friday night got free bbq too."
WAN
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November 6, 2018
Property ranking|Compared to 325 Rotorua properties
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Location score
9.5/10
Cheapest price score
Service score
8.8/10
Value for money score
8.4/10
Better than
99
%
of Rotorua properties
Better than
99
%
of Rotorua properties
Better than
90
%
of Rotorua properties
Better than
88
%
of Rotorua properties
Overall rating:
8.4
Excellent
323 reviews
323 reviews
Cleanliness
7.9
Facilities
7.6
Location
9.5
What travelers say they love:
I had a very good stay at this backpackers.
Kelsey from Singapore
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Situated in Rotorua City Center, Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is the perfect place to experience Rotorua and its surroundings. Only 0.2 Km from the city center, the hotel's strategic location ensures that guests can quickly and easily reach many local points of interest. With the city's main attractions such as Cottage Flair, Rotorua Night Market, Tamaki Maori Village within close reach, visitors to the hotel will just love its location.
Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at this Rotorua hotel. The hotel offers access to a vast array of services, including free Wi-Fi in all rooms, facilities for disabled guests, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas.
Guests can choose from 16 rooms, all of which exude an atmosphere of total peace and harmony. The hotel's garden are ideal places to relax and unwind after a busy day. Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is a smart choice for travelers to Rotorua, offering a relaxed and hassle-free stay every time.
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Most talked about facilities
Housekeeping
13 mentions
Internet
7 mentions
Food & Dining
1 mention
What they offer
8.8 Excellent
"Bathrooms and kitchen were always clean."
Tegan
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July 21, 2019
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Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Hebrew
- Chinese [Mandarin]
- German
- Spanish
Accessibility
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
Internet access
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
- Garden
- Ticket services
- Tours
Cleanliness and safety
- Daily disinfection in all rooms
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
- Temperature check for guests and staff
- First aid kit
- Protective screens in common areas
- Hand sanitizer
- Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
- BBQ facilities
- Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
- Check-in/out [express]
- Luggage storage
- Smoke-free property
- Daily housekeeping
- Pets allowed
- Smoking area
- Laundry service
- Safety deposit boxes
- Library
- Security [24-hour]
Getting around
- Airport transfer
- Rental car
- Car park [nearby]
- Shuttle service
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Nearest essentials
Airports
Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT)
6.3 km
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
51.9 km
Hospital or clinic
Lakes Care Pharmacy
220 m
Convenience store
Arawa Superette
200 m
Cash withdrawal
ATM
70 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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What's nearby
Popular landmarks
- Tamaki Maori Village - 230 m
- Rotorua Museum of Art & History - 470 m
- Kuirau Park - 840 m
- Te Puia - 3.2 km
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 4.3 km
- Government Gardens - 6.8 km
- Lake Rotorua - 7.0 km
- Whakarewarewa Forest - 8.3 km
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools - 21.7 km
- Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland - 26.3 km
Nearby landmarks
- Rotorua District Library - 90 m
- Sir Howard Morrision Performing Arts Centre - 100 m
- Rotorua District Council - 140 m
- Rotorua High Court, District Court and Family Court - 170 m
- Cottage Flair - 190 m
- Rotorua Night Market - 190 m
- Lakes Care Pharmacy - 220 m
- Tamaki Maori Village - 230 m
- Lakes Care Dental Centre - 230 m
- Whagapīpiro / Rachel-Spring - 320 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Property's guest policies
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
| Guest's age | Extra bed |
|---|---|
Children 0-1 year(s) | Must use an extra bed Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply |
Guests 2 years and older are considered as adults | Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply |
Others
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Extra beds, if available, are dependent on the room you choose. Please ask the property for more details.
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Some helpful facts
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in from: 13:00
Check-in until: 18:00
Check-out until: 10:00
Reception open until: 18:00
Getting around
Travel time to airport (minutes): 12
The property
Number of rooms : 16
Most recent renovation: 2012
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Compare to other recommended properties
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| Dining | Breakfast available | Breakfast available | Breakfast available | Breakfast available |
| Guest rating | Excellent 323 reviews 8.4 Location 9.5 | Excellent 214 reviews 8.5 Location 9.1 | Very good 94 reviews 7.6 Location 8.5 | Excellent 297 reviews 8.4 Location 8.6 |
| Neighborhood | Rotorua City Center | Rotorua City Center | Rotorua City Center | Rotorua City Center |
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