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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. The staff were friendly, helpful & professional.( My sister & I are much older than backpackers & they welcomed us so well ) The room was clean & comfortable. We loved the bay window that opened. The location was great for cafes , buses & scenery. Wanderlust has sincere ethos & kaitiakitanga.

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8.2
Very Good
1,064 reviews
Price from
£24
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
Excellent
250 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Seagulls Guesthouse

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. Everything was tidy and there were several toilets and a nice kitchen. The staff was very friendly and also many nice people/guests at the guest house.

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8.2
Very Good
901 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers

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. Comfortable and clean. All the staff is very kind and willing to help, Mike is a great person 👍

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8.1
Very Good
451 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Hugo & Carters Backpackers & Motel

Tauranga

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. The woman working at reception was exceptionally wonderful, friendly and helpful. I was running behind schedule and was going to be late for my tour at of Hobbiton when I checked in, and she was quick to see that I was a little stressed. She was able to call Hobbiton (as I didn't have a working phone to call) to help reschedule my tour to a later time, and then proceeded to give me a quick run-down of the hostel before I got back on the road for my tour. I am very grateful for her assistance.

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7.1
Good
1,040 reviews
Price from
£18
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. Staff were great, brilliant facilities, great vibe.

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7.7
Good
1,513 reviews
Price from
£20
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
335 reviews
Price from
£26
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. It was nice and clean. And the owner was soo nice , always smiling. Also its next to the police station, so safe parking spot.

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6.9
Review score
646 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Hello! Accommodation

Tauranga

Set within 9.2 km of ASB Baypark Stadium and 9.4 km of ASB Baypark Arena, Hello! Accommodation offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tauranga. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a tour desk and luggage storage space for guests.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. All guest rooms feature a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Excellent, attentive staff as well as lovely decor in the hostel. Wi-Fi is speedy, air conditioning was good and there is a tv kitted out with Netflix, Youtube, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime

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7.6
Good
313 reviews
Price from
£24
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. All very good and very friendly people

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7.9
Good
311 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

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