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Wanderlust NZ

Tauranga

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. Beautiful old hotel right on the waterfront. Spacious, good kitchens and wonderful views over the water. Get up early and see the sun rise!

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8.2
Very good
1,057 reviews
Price from
€ 29
per night

Crashpalace Backpackers

Rotorua

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Crashpalace Backpackers is located in Rotorua, 4.5 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 accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. The community here!! Now this is a great hostel! I met some great people here 🤙

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8.6
Fabulous
268 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

Seagulls Guesthouse 4 stars

Mount Maunganui

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. amazing! Paul is such a nice guy! very clean and relaxed

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8.2
Very good
895 reviews
Price from
€ 67
per night

Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers 4 stars

Mount Maunganui

Located in Mount Maunganui, Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers is an award-winning hostel, located at 500 metres from the beach and next to Blake park. Guests have free use of surf boards and WiFi is available. On-site parking is available. The working hostel offer free assistance with job placement, lots of jobs opportinuties are within walking distance. Very pleased with PCL. By far the best hostel we have stayed in, with great people from all over the world and very friendly and helpful staff.

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8.1
Very good
451 reviews
Price from
€ 28
per night

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rotorua

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. Best hostel hands down I’ve been to. They have a blow dryer and a hair straightener in the girls bathroom which I’ve never seen before and it’s super nice ! Everything was clean and calm and the location is great ! Big kitchen with everything you need and a dining area. Staff was wonderful!

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7.6
Good
1,506 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

Stay Hostel Rotorua

Rotorua

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 away and Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 17 km from the hostel. Just everything about the the place I was down there for the Rotorua marathon

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7.5
Good
341 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

Rotorua Central Backpackers

Rotorua

Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Rotorua Central Backpackers is set in Rotorua. Free WiFi is provided.

Rotorua is 700 metres from the hostel, while Papamoa is 49 km from the property. Rotorua Regional Airport is 6 km away. The kitchen was great....but they had homeless living there and that made it not so gooood. I would have said this was soooo great if I had not had to share a room with a homeless person that snored and covid cough all night. The location is amazing, the staff was WONDERFUL, the place was clean and I loved the PINK bathroom. BUt sadly NZ is NOT ready for tourism the tourist info closed indefinatley and nobody know whats happening or who to get anywhere, using the bus was a NIGHTMARE....

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6.9
Review score
645 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

Fenton Street, Rotorua

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. Helpful staff. The receptionist was always ready to five support, answer questions, and show interest in making our stay a great experience.

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7.9
Good
325 reviews
Price from
€ 17
per night

Mount Backpackers 4 stars

Mount Maunganui

Mount Backpackers is a 2-minute walk from Mount Maunganui Beach and a 10-minute drive from Tauranga Airport. It offers affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi, BBQ facilities and a shared kitchen.

Mount Backpackers is an 8-minute drive from Mount Maunganui Golf Course and a 15-minute drive from central Tauranga. The location is amazing close to the beach the mount the pools The managers really nice helpful people Nice to have bikes Thanks a lot!!!

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7
Good
326 reviews
Price from
€ 17
per night

Haka House Rotorua 5 stars

Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua is located next to Kuirau Park which features geothermal activity. This affordable accommodation offers an outdoor deck, a modern shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi in Lounge and Dining area and on-site parking.

Guests can choose to stay in a lively dormitory room or in the comfort of their own private room. Bathroom facilities are shared for most room types. Rooms were very clean, comfortable beds bathrooms very clean as well

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7.9
Good
485 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

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