Newly opened and refurbished in October 2020, Wanderlust NZ is a waterfront hostel located in a historical building in downtown Tauranga. It features a large balcony area overlooking the harbor and free high-speed unlimited throughout. Among the facilities at this property are 2 spacious, shared kitchens overlooking the water and a separate shared lounge area, and a specialized 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. There are a variety of bars and cafes located a short walk from the hostel. The bus station is a 1-minute walk from Wanderlust NZ, and the Visitor Information Center is located next door. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 3.1 mi from Wanderlust NZ. There is no parking onsite but plenty of near parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Britta
    Germany Germany
    Great location right at beach Beautiful views Clean and usable kitchen Inviting hangout areas
  • Sharyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    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....
  • Anufriev
    Israel Israel
    It was very close to the main bus stops, the receptionist was very nice and tried to help with finding a job, had private bathroom in the room and large shared kitchens/lounges, while there were even shelves for the top beds to use without having...

Area info

Amenities of Wanderlust NZ
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese

House rules

Wanderlust NZ takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Wanderlust NZ accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for bookings of 6 or more guests we require a 50% non refundable deposit to confirm booking. The Also different policies and additional supplements may apply. For group of 4 or more guests, you can contact us first to confirm the allocation of the rooms which fit together before making reservation.

A 50% non refundable deposit is required for bookings over bank holiday weekends and with large festivals in town such as One Love, Bay Dreams and Jazz Festival.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Wanderlust NZ of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Wanderlust NZ

  • Check-in at Wanderlust NZ is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Wanderlust NZ may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Wanderlust NZ is 1,300 feet from the center of Tauranga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Wanderlust NZ offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):