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Hostel Rotorua Central Backpackers

Rotorua Central Backpackers

1076 Pukuatua St, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 1039 reviews)

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8.8
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1,039 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Location

    9.5

  • Total

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

Very friendly staff, comfortable bed and clean bathrooms.

Taobrien New Zealand

Location friendliness of staff was a good set up and was perfect forme

Lloyd New Zealand

The hospitality was excellent and they have a hot pool! Excellent place to stay

Lorena New Zealand

The staff is very kind and welcoming. The place is clean and in a very handy place. I totally recommend it!

Claydson Brazil

Loved the location kitchen and bathrooms were really clean to and our host Bruce was amazing

Rangiatea New Zealand

Friendly staff, comfortable beds, really clean facilities, hot pool. Loved it.

Lal New Zealand

The staff was so nice and helpful. Great location, free parking and very calm place

Naomi France

Excellent location, close to the main street and the Government Gardens. Fantastic heating system, the entire hostel was warm and cozy. The budget single room suited my needs and had a shelf + hangers to help solo travellers who just need a comfortable place to spend the night. I also like how there were multiple power plugs in the room, and one right next to my bed.

Anne New Zealand

The heating was perfect and the staff were super friendly and easy to deal with

Arti New Zealand

Bed was so comfy!! Bathrooms and toilets were so clean. Our room was so warm and comfortable. We didnt need the heater on the 2nd night. Great location. Will only stay here now on our frequent travels to Rotorua :)

Nadine New Zealand

Excellent location!

9.5
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8.8
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1,039 reviews
  • 9.5

    Excellent location!

  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very friendly staff, comfortable bed and clean bathrooms.”
    Taobrien Taobrien New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Location friendliness of staff was a good set up and was perfect forme”
    Lloyd Lloyd New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The hospitality was excellent and they have a hot pool! Excellent place to stay”
    Lorena Lorena New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The staff is very kind and welcoming. The place is clean and in a very handy place. I totally recommend it!”
    Claydson Claydson Brazil Brazil
  • “Loved the location kitchen and bathrooms were really clean to and our host Bruce was amazing”
    Rangiatea Rangiatea New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Friendly staff, comfortable beds, really clean facilities, hot pool. Loved it.”
    Lal Lal New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The staff was so nice and helpful. Great location, free parking and very calm place”
    Naomi Naomi France France
  • “Excellent location, close to the main street and the Government Gardens. Fantastic heating system, the entire hostel was warm and cozy.”
    Anne Anne New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The heating was perfect and the staff were super friendly and easy to deal with”
    Arti Arti New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Bed was so comfy!! Bathrooms and toilets were so clean. Our room was so warm and comfortable. We didnt need the heater on the 2nd night. Great location.”
    Nadine Nadine New Zealand New Zealand

Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Rotorua Central Backpackers is set in Rotorua. Free WiFi is provided.

Rotorua is 750 yards from the hostel, while Papamoa is 30.4 miles from the property. Rotorua Regional Airport is 3.7 miles away.

This is our guests' favourite part of Rotorua, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Free WiFi
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.

뀐 Situated in the best rated area in Rotorua, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

끸 Free private parking available on-site

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8.8
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  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
    • Guests appreciated the kitchen facilities
    • Guests enjoyed the wellness area
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.7
    • Guests noted the beds were comfortable
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi 9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Taobrien New Zealand

    “Very friendly staff, comfortable bed and clean bathrooms.”

  • Lloyd New Zealand

    “Location friendliness of staff was a good set up and was perfect forme”

  • Lorena New Zealand

    “The hospitality was excellent and they have a hot pool! Excellent place to stay ”

  • Claydson Brazil

    “The staff is very kind and welcoming. The place is clean and in a very handy place. I totally recommend it!”

  • Rangiatea New Zealand

    “Loved the location kitchen and bathrooms were really clean to and our host Bruce was amazing”

  • Lal New Zealand

    “Friendly staff, comfortable beds, really clean facilities, hot pool. Loved it.”

  • Naomi France

    “The staff was so nice and helpful. Great location, free parking and very calm place”

  • Anne New Zealand

    “Excellent location, close to the main street and the Government Gardens. Fantastic heating system, the entire hostel was warm and cozy. The budget single room suited my needs and had a shelf + hangers to help solo travellers who just need a comfortable place to spend the night. I also like how there were multiple power plugs in the room, and one right next to my bed.” Read more

  • Arti New Zealand

    “The heating was perfect and the staff were super friendly and easy to deal with”

  • Nadine New Zealand

    “Bed was so comfy!! Bathrooms and toilets were so clean. Our room was so warm and comfortable. We didnt need the heater on the 2nd night. Great location. Will only stay here now on our frequent travels to Rotorua :)”

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About Rotorua Central Backpackers

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  • Is there a laundry room

    yes we have a laundry


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  • Are you allowed alcohol on premises

    Yes we allow alcohol, we just ask it be consumed responsibly.


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  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    we provide bedding, sheets and duvets


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  • In the king rooms do you get a toilet, sink with the bath?

    All the facilities are shared.


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    yes we do


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    All the private rooms in Hostel are shared facilities.


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    The showers and bathrooms are shared, and the doors can be locked.


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    Yes we allow alcohol, we just ask it be consumed responsibly.


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  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    we provide bedding, sheets and duvets


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  • In the king rooms do you get a toilet, sink with the bath?

    All the facilities are shared.


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  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    yes we do


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  • Does the king room have its own bath tub

    All the private rooms in Hostel are shared facilities.


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  • Hiya does your king room have a shower included in room or shared? Also are there locks on the doors?

    The showers and bathrooms are shared, and the doors can be locked.


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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    0.1 miles
  • Rotorua District Library
    0.2 miles
  • Rotorua Government Gardens
    0.2 miles
  • Red Stag Timber-Waipa Saw Mill
    0.3 miles
  • Rotorua District Council
    0.3 miles
  • Rotorua High Court, District Court and Family Court
    0.3 miles
  • Scion Crown Research Institute
    0.3 miles
  • Rotorua Eat Street
    0.3 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    0.3 miles
  • Polynesian Spa
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Amazing Thai
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Yamoto Japanese Restaurant
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/bar Zippy Central Bar & Cafe
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/bar Pig & Whistle
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Te Puia
    1.8 miles
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
    2.1 miles
  • Rotorua International Stadium
    2.2 miles
  • Lake Rotorua
    4 miles
  • Paradise Valley Springs
    5.6 miles
  • Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park
    7.6 miles
  • Buried Village
    7.9 miles
Natural beauty
  • Lake Rotorua
    0.2 miles
Closest airports
  • Rotorua Regional Airport
    3.9 miles
  • Tauranga Airport
    32.3 miles
  • Taupo Airport
    42.7 miles
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Facilities of Rotorua Central Backpackers Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

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Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Services & Extras
  • Tickets to attractions or shows Additional charge
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

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14:00 - 22:00

Check-out

08:00 - 10:00

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Rotorua Central Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Rotorua Central Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that this property requires a refundable NZD 20 cash key deposit upon arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Please inform Rotorua Central 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.

FAQs about Rotorua Central Backpackers

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Rotorua Central Backpackers (subject to availability):

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    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private parking
    • Street parking

  • The prices at Rotorua Central Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Rotorua Central Backpackers is 750 yards from the centre of Rotorua.

  • Check-in at Rotorua Central Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi 9.3
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