Best hostel in town”

The room is so clean and comfy, large and quiet. The staff was very nice and helpful. They give free rice and pasta for guests. I really like the living room area that people stay to eat dinner and watch movies. This is the first hostel that make me feel like home. The location is great, close to Rotorua Information Tourism Center that easy to walk to catch the Interciy bus back to Auckland. Highly recommended. I would rate at 10.

Exceptional”

We had a great and a value for money stay in the center of Rotorua. The room was nice, clean, and laundry was available on site for a small fee. The only downside was the small kitchen and the fact that the toilets do not have separate lights in them, making a bit hard to see, especially at night. Thank you.

Exceptional”

The hostel is 50m from the intercity bus. Other hostels in Rotorua have outside area ( funky green...) for almost the same price so I prefered staying in those ones, I had to stay in different hostels because one nigth was fully booked in funky green. It is clean, and they give you free pasta and rice if you ask reception. There is no lockers.

Great rooms, great staff”

So near to i-Site Rotorua. Convenient for pick up and drop off for tours. Staff are nice and rooms are good. They iffer rice and pasta for free. No lift/evelators, so luggages must be carried up. We visited in early October, so it is still cold. The toilet and bath is well maintained, however the water in the shower is either freezing cold or scalding hot. Other than that, I hihhly recommend this place.

1 night”

Place was good value for money. 2mins walk to goverment gardens and few minutes to rotorua night market! we enjoyed our 1 night stay here. would definitely choose this if we go back to rotorua.

Affordable at the city center”

Location: it's in the city center. There are lots of shops and restaurants around. They close early though - around 4-5PM. There are limited parking in front. It's free from 5/6PM - 9AM. You have to pay $1/hour outside the free time. Room: We booked 2 beds in a 6-bed female dormitory (3 bunk beds). There's a clothes heater inside. There's a common sockets where people can charge phones. There are small lockers under the beds but we didn't use it. You need to have your own padlocks. Our bags are just beside the door (our bunk bed is beside the door). We had bad experience with our last room mate. When we woke up, the room smelled alcohol. According to my friend, the girl puked twice late at night in her bed. Reason, maybe she came from a party downstairs. Facilities: The kitchen have cooking sets and cutlery we need. There's a lounge with cable TV beside it. Internet (wifi) is only available here, not in the rooms upstairs. So we had to stay until late at night in the lounge just to use the internet. There's a "veranda" or "gathering" place for alcohols, cigarettes, and parties at the back. Every time the door opens, you will hear loud noises of people getting drank and smoking. In our last night, a birthday party was held and many people were drunk - included our room mate. I didn't like it. Drunk people should have stayed in the lounge until they get sober in the morning as they smell bad when they enter their rooms upstairs. Showers and toilets are just across the room in the 2nd floor. They are okay. There's only one shower unit wherein the towel hanger is quite high for small people like me. Reception: They are friendly and accommodating. They gave us rice when we asked for it. Pasta and rice are free. You just have to cook it first. ;) At first, we thought, they are already cooked and we just have to get them. Haha.

Perfect place for budget travelers ”

This hostel is the place to be for travelers on a budget. Located in the Centre of rotorua, clean, good free wifi. Every Friday they offer a free BBQ.

Excellent”

Great place. Probably the cheapest in Rotorua. Just next to isite and bus stop. Comfy beds. Clean bathrooms. Washing machines and dryers available. Free bbq on Fridays. And more!

great location”

near I-site, bus station, near the lake rotorua, worth money

Super nice staff”

Expect a bit close to bar, therefore will be a little bit noice, and the show not hot enough, otherwise all good. Very close to i-site intercity bus stop, PAK'nSAVE just around 5 mins distance. Moreover, the staff lady is super nice that help me to keep my backpack until she off when I miss a bus that need to wait for another. Really Thanks.

Excellent”

Perfect location and helpful staff. I was just there for 1/2 the night as i had to catch the 3am bus. it is right next to the i-site center and bus stop so that was perfect. i was in a big dorm room with 10 beds. there was only one small window and a fan. with so many people and not enough air flow, the room was quite stuffy, hot and actually smelled pretty bad of sweat and body odor. not sure if anything could be done about that, but that is my only complaint.

Good access nearby ”

Place in heart of Rotorua

Good location and sweet staffs”

I stayed for 3nights 4days. This backpackers has good location, that’s why i choose it. The Kuorai park is near by this backpackers. Dont need to go must ,So if you have time and free i recommend to go. All staffs are sweet and kind. Expeically two of lady staff. You guys were good :) Kia Ora!

It was really good staying this hostel.”

Pros : The staff was so kind and helpful. The location was super close to the city center. Free wifi Cons : Wifi only is possible in the public space.

good location, friendly staff”

location was superb. next building of I-site. if you travel by bus, it could be best option for you. staff was friendly enough. we stayed in a double room which was quite small but cozy. no sound proof. we could hear the conversation from the next room. kitchen was small and not that clean compare to the backpackers I have been to in New Zealand. Except the kitchen and the noise, we liked all.

A good all rounder”

Staff are lovely, nice vibe, free laundry soap, 2 seconds from where the bus drops you off. Had a better time here than at Crash Palace backpackers. Would deffo stay again.

Good location, Nice staffs”

Just right at the downtown, very closer with i-site and intercity bus stop.All staffs are friendly and helpful. The kitchen is small but it was keep neat all the time. And plus free rice and pasta was bonus.

Definition of perfect backpackers ”

The best backpackers I've been to, so far..! The best wifi connection, the best location, and the best hospitality! Such a great service! Thanks!

Fion”

The location is good. Just right at the downtown near I-site. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Good for solo traveler.

Nice!”

It is just next to iSITE which is a nice pickup point. There are different attractions nearby as well! Rotoura is a nice city itself with a free park showing some colourful hot springs tho of cuz it’s not that awesome as hose in Wai-O-Tapu. The rotoura museum is closed due to the damage from earthquake but u can join the daily guided tour near there. There is a big and well equipped kitchen and supermarket is not far away. The kitchen is pretty clean but the fridge is a bit too small.. and the toilet is not that clean but maybe becuz of the travellers cuz the staffs do often clean it.