1278 Haupapa Street, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
#33 of 82 hotels in Rotorua
Guests' ChoiceBased on 499 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 September 2024
Esther
NetherlandsPretty expensive compared to other places
It was clean and had all the facilities you need (although we didn’t use them)
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Leanne
New ZealandOn arrival, it became apparent very quickly that my roommate was a smoker, and although she tried to mask the smell with perfumes, it didn't help. It would have been nice to have smoke-free options where none of the occupants sharing a room smoked or at least been asked if I minded sharing with a smoker.
Plenty of space and accommodation options available, and the facility was lovely and clean..
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Libby
United KingdomGood location between the park & main buzz of the town. Comfortable room, even in the dorm, felt like a private space.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Gerry
CanadaNeeds some more hooks, shelves and places to hang things in room and bathroom.
Clean, comfortable, central location. friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomNot always very clean in the kitchen and not a huge amount of showers
Spacious hostel and a great kitchen area
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Giedre
LithuaniaIn dorm rooms doors cannot be closed carefully, they kinda slam :(
Great place to stay for a couple of nights. Excellent bunk beds. Everything is pretty new.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Bruce
AustraliaHard bed, small room, reception staff not on top of their job.
Good location, parking available, good kitchen and eating area.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Kai-lin
TaiwanOne of window lock was broken, but it was still safe with remaining one. The room space is really tiny, making people hard to open their luggage!
We ordered twin beds with private bathroom, the bed was good to sleep.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Clodagh
IrelandNothing much the bathroom a bit industrial and the room ran a little hot and we couldn’t turn down the heat
The property was really modern and really clean with excellent facilities. This felt like a very small hotel rather than a hostel and was really good value for money and much needed comfort after a long day travelling. Parking at the back of the facility is good too and walking distance to the main restaurants etc
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
Kyna
New ZealandNo direct access from the property parking at the back into the place. Had to go around along the driveway again to go inside. Was kinda frustrating due to the rain during our stay.
It is clean with a modern design. It has a communal lounge and kitchen, available for use to everyone. Can bring in your own food to store in their shared fridges (just to label them). The place is close to the restaurants, so just a quick walk to go through them. It’s close to Kuirau Park as well for a quick leisurely walk.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Princess
New ZealandThe room we had was beautiful and clean. My daughter loved playing around the lounge.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Yaniv
AustraliaYou can hear the guests in the adjacent room quite clearly, which was a bit distracting when trying to sleep/rest. It would be great to have a hand towel in the toilet too.
The room was a cozy size but really liked that the bed had a curtain by the bed to have some privacy in the dorm room and some power sockets yo charge my phone/computer. The common room was really spacious and had plenty of space for you to enjoy with others or by yourself. Also, the hostel Is right in the heart of the city so it’s a perfect location to everything!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Adele
CanadaNot very friendly 🙃 people staying..... The phone has ruined the open communication that use to be the hostelling way.......
Kitchen was clean and stocked. .King Room was good 2nd room too small.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Na
New Zealandwall is too thin, I can’t sleep because the people next to our room were talking till 12pm, their laughter and sounds are so annoying.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Jennie
United KingdomWalls were very thin
Comfy beds, good size kitchen, good location with parking available
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Jocelyn
New ZealandNoise by big groups after 10pm and before 7am in the corridors
Clean, comfortable and great location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Jolien
NetherlandsThe corridors that connected the dorms and the bathrooms kind of gave the hostel a warehouse/hospital kind of feeling. It felt a bit creepy and cold, not very cosy.
Absolutely loved the common room and kitchen! The staff is also super helpful and friendly.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Holly
United KingdomExcellent price, loved the curtains making the bed spaces private. Good laundry facilities too.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Te
New ZealandI think the shower curtain can been designed better than what is there at present... Wet floor outside the curtain not ideal for elderly people. A bit dangerous.
excellent staff attending to our need, we arrived after the closing hour, but was able to follow instruction on the front window. Staff member came down and she met us outside the locked door. Handed us our key and gave us instruction about how to enter the building. She took us to our room. Great after hour service.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Fawcett
New ZealandWe had issues with locking our door.
Great facilities. Nice and clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Roman
New ZealandWe could clearly hear noise from the upstairs unit as the floor there was really noisy and squeaky. Also, the walls were thick, and we heard snoring from somewhere around. The kitchen has seen better days as well.
The place was warm and had a comfy bed
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Amy
United KingdomThe room was quite pokey, close quarters. But it did the job and had curtains. The staff didn’t know that much about the area as a traveller herself but tried to help as best she could.
Lovely staff, great kitchen and lounge, plenty of showers and toilets.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Edison
New Zealandcleanliness of the place
it was a nice place, but I hope they provide bed number or letters on the rooms so the clients will not be just choosing the bed they wanted
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Hajira
Australiastaff was really helpful. I had a private room and that was great - however the shared facilities of the kitchen were great and clean too. Its central enough and I managed to find parking tho I suspect its harder to find that during weekdays.
Stayed in July 2024
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