Ariki Backpackers
25 Ariki Street, 4312 New Plymouth, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map
Located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, Ariki Backpackers is just 100 metres from New Plymouth's shops, pubs and bus terminal. It offers a restaurant, a tour desk and a communal kitchen. Situated above Icons Sports Bar, New Plymouth Ariki Backpackers is 2 minutes' walk from well-known coastal art piece The Wind Wand. It is 6 minutes' drive from both Stadium Taranaki and Brooklands Zoo. This friendly hostel offers a guest lounge with satellite TV, a communal kitchen and a large outdoor patio with BBQ facilities. There are internet facilities, a DVD library and a guest laundry. The tour desk books mountain trips, surfing, farm tours, seal watching and cultural tours. Ariki Backpackers offers dormitories and private rooms. Rooms with private bathroom facilities are available. There are female-only and male-only dorms on offer.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Property practices
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Hinz
New Zealand“Staff provide brilliant service. Also, there is a cat.”- Georgina
United Kingdom“This place is so cute and homely! The staff are so friendly and the whole hostel has such a cool personality. Right in the center and close to everything you want to see in New Plymouth” 
Solene
France“The staff was super helpful and friendly, the bed was comfortable, the spaces clean and cozy. The hostel provides you with a towel in the dorms, which is great (a first for me). A really nice stay and a great value for money !”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Ariki BackpackersGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sport events (broadcast)Off-site
- Live music/performanceOff-site
- Temporary art galleriesAdditional chargeOff-site
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- Nightclub/DJ
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Karaoke
- SkiingOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 30 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 14. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Ariki Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Ariki Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of NZD 30 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Ariki Backpackers
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Ariki Backpackers is 850 yards from the centre of New Plymouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Ariki Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Ariki Backpackers is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Ariki Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Bowling
- Fishing
- Karaoke
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Water park
- Nightclub/DJ
- Live music/performance
- Bicycle rental
- Temporary art galleries
- Live sport events (broadcast)
