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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
1,059 reviews
Price from
₱ 1,886
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
280 reviews
Price from
₱ 1,309
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. 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
894 reviews
Price from
₱ 4,316
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. 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
454 reviews
Price from
₱ 1,814
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. The facilities are great, spacious, and clean, the rooms are comfy, and the staff is amazing, just make us feel at home! (even though I got there to check in 5 minutes before they close, sorry guys 😬) And Thank you all :)

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7.6
Good
1,508 reviews
Price from
₱ 1,197
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. The lady at check in was very nice and friendly. Bathrooms and showers were very private and clean. Everything was small but enough room to be comfortable. Extremely fast and reliable WIFI.

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7.5
Good
342 reviews
Price from
₱ 1,995
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 folks I met. Lots of wonderful folks to share a tad of time. Very conveniently located.

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6.9
Review score
647 reviews
Price from
₱ 1,451
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. The staff was super friendly and willing to help us any time. We felt really comfortable and everything was very well organized. I love that they explained how the hostel works when we arrived. And the kitchen and toilets always super clean and tidy.

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7.9
Good
329 reviews
Price from
₱ 1,103
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
330 reviews
Price from
₱ 1,161
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. Everything was awesome there! The friendly staff let us check-in a bit earlier and then we could store our luggage after the check-out. The room itself was fun because it was basically like a tiny house with a huge bed and a very clean bathroom. The wifi was ok, the kitchen was fully equipped and the location of that place is great. I have zero complaints and would definitely book with them again!

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7.9
Good
500 reviews
Price from
₱ 1,447
per night

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