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YHA Rotorua

1278 Haupapa Street, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 786 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.1
Very Good
786 reviews

Sink wasnt cleaned had specks of blood in it, noisey being close to the door n stairs on 1st floor room 27

Santiria New Zealand

Staff was super nice, and caring. Very good service. I liked the fact that you have to use a key card to enter the premises. Felt secure.

Caylee New Zealand

Place is decent. It is clean. Love the amenities. Like the beddings. Big space in toilet.

Mary Philippines

loved the fact the room catered for if it got to hot in the room the fan was available which we used most of the time we were there. Lovely and warm and catered for our needs

Marina New Zealand

Lovely and friendly stuff. They have handled all requests/questions perfectly and with smiles. Room was clean so were all facilities.

Renata New Zealand

I was so pleased with the reception's team help and exceptional guidance to accommodate my needs and help me to plan my trip effectively. Great pleasure having met YHA's team. I really enjoyed their warm personality and great service to their clients. They seem to work very hard to keep their clients at home. Had a great time at YHA. Thanks a lot

Anader New Zealand

Best location. Quiet and clean facilities. Will definitely come back!

Ma New Zealand

Very well planned Hostel . Well equipped large kitchen. Walking distance to parks & restaurants .. easy access for everything. We stayed in a double room . Good value for money .

Tharaka New Zealand

Room is OK with clean linen and clean bathroom for Deluxe suites. Bath room is quite small but good. And hot water is good and food shower pressure. Staff is very friendly and clear about proceeding. Good value for money

Dharshana Sri Lanka

Great value accommodation. Large, well equiped kitchen, huge common space. Excellent central city location. Beautifully warm room in mid winter.

Edward New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
786 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Sink wasnt cleaned had specks of blood in it, noisey being close to the door n stairs on 1st floor room 27”
    Santiria Santiria New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Staff was super nice, and caring. Very good service. I liked the fact that you have to use a key card to enter the premises. Felt secure.”
    Caylee Caylee New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Place is decent. It is clean. Love the amenities. Like the beddings. Big space in toilet.”
    Mary Mary Philippines Philippines
  • “loved the fact the room catered for if it got to hot in the room the fan was available which we used most of the time we were there. Lovely and warm and catered for our needs”
    Marina Marina New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Lovely and friendly stuff. They have handled all requests/questions perfectly and with smiles. Room was clean so were all facilities.”
    Renata Renata New Zealand New Zealand
  • “I was so pleased with the reception's team help and exceptional guidance to accommodate my needs and help me to plan my trip effectively. Great pleasure having met YHA's team.”
    Anader Anader New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Best location. Quiet and clean facilities. Will definitely come back!”
    Ma Ma New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Very well planned Hostel . Well equipped large kitchen. Walking distance to parks & restaurants .. easy access for everything. We stayed in a double room . Good value for money .”
    Tharaka Tharaka New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Room is OK with clean linen and clean bathroom for Deluxe suites. Bath room is quite small but good. And hot water is good and food shower pressure. Staff is very friendly and clear about proceeding.”
    Dharshana Dharshana Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
  • “Great value accommodation. Large, well equiped kitchen, huge common space. Excellent central city location. Beautifully warm room in mid winter.”
    Edward Edward New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi8.1

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YHA Rotorua is located next to Kuirau Park which features geothermal activity. This affordable accommodations offers an outdoor deck with barbecue facilities, a modern shared kitchen, 5GB free WiFi per day and free on-site parking.

Rotorua YHA is a 2-minute walk from the city center and a 15-minute drive from Rotorua International Airport. It is a 10-minute walk from Rotorua Museum and 2,950 feet from Lake Rotorua.

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.

There is a guest lounge with TV and a wide selection of DVD titles. The staff at the tour desk can assist with booking activities like Geo-thermal tours, Maori cultural experiences and trips to hot mineral spas.

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

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

Your stay will include:
Free WiFi Sun deck Terrace

YHA Rotorua has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 31, 2012
 Hotel chain/brand: Youth Hostels Association

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Laundry

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Rotorua, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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4 reasons to choose YHA Rotorua

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good · 786 reviews
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  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.3
    Kitchen
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi8.1

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Santiria
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Sink wasnt cleaned had specks of blood in it, noisey being close to the door n stairs on 1st floor room 27”
  • Caylee
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Staff was super nice, and caring. Very good service. I liked the fact that you have to use a key card to enter the premises. Felt secure.”
  • Mary
    PhilippinesPhilippines
    “Place is decent. It is clean. Love the amenities. Like the beddings. Big space in toilet.”
  • Marina
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “loved the fact the room catered for if it got to hot in the room the fan was available which we used most of the time we were there. Lovely and warm and catered for our needs”
  • Renata
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Lovely and friendly stuff. They have handled all requests/questions perfectly and with smiles. Room was clean so were all facilities.”
  • Anader
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “I was so pleased with the reception's team help and exceptional guidance to accommodate my needs and help me to plan my trip effectively. Great pleasure having met YHA's team. I really enjoyed their warm personality and great service to their...”
  • Ma
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Best location. Quiet and clean facilities. Will definitely come back!”
  • Tharaka
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Very well planned Hostel . Well equipped large kitchen. Walking distance to parks & restaurants .. easy access for everything. We stayed in a double room . Good value for money .”
  • Dharshana
    Sri LankaSri Lanka
    “Room is OK with clean linen and clean bathroom for Deluxe suites. Bath room is quite small but good. And hot water is good and food shower pressure. Staff is very friendly and clear about proceeding. Good value for money”
  • Edward
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Great value accommodation. Large, well equiped kitchen, huge common space. Excellent central city location. Beautifully warm room in mid winter.”
Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?
    As we provide bed linen in all our rooms, the use of your own sleeping bag will not be necessary.
    Answered on September 5, 2020
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    We do have luggage storage available for guest use
    Answered on September 5, 2020
  • Is there wifi
    Yes we do provide free wifi restricted to 5GB per day per device.
    Answered on July 2, 2021
  • Are there any “double rooms with private bathroom” that are wheelchair accessible please, don’t need disabled bathroom just wheelchair entry.
    Kia Ora, We do have double rooms with private bathrooms that are wheelchair accessible.
    Answered on January 23, 2021
  • Do u offer long term stays, as in months at a time? If so what would costs be for 6 bed dormitory?
    Hi there, Thank you for your message. Unfortunately, YHA Rotorua does not do long term accommodations. We are a short term accommodation (2-3 nights)....
    Answered on November 19, 2021
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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of YHA Rotorua Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Laundry
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Pool table Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules YHA Rotorua takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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

Check-out

8:00 AM - 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa JCB YHA Rotorua accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note for bookings of 10 or more guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information, please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guests 17 years or younger are not permitted to stay in dormitory accommodations unless that dormitory is private, where all beds are booked in the room and a minimum of one adult is part of the booking party. All guests 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult for any booking and that adult is responsible for actions of all the youths within that booking party.

Please note, due to limited availability at the time of booking, multi-share accommodations for two or more guests may be provided in separate rooms. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking form.

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.

FAQs about YHA Rotorua

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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to YHA Rotorua by:

    • Taxi 20min

  • YHA Rotorua is 800 feet from the center of Rotorua.

  • YHA Rotorua offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

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