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Wanderlust NZ

Tauranga

Among the facilities at this property are 2 spacious, shared kitchens overlooking the water and a separate shared lounge area, and a specialised 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. beautiful views from the balcony and extremely friendly and helpful staff!

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8.2
Very good
1,073 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Crashpalace Backpackers

Rotorua

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Crashpalace Backpackers is located in Rotorua, 4.5 km from Rotorua International Stadium and 12 km from Paradise Valley Springs. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. The community here!! Now this is a great hostel! I met some great people here 🤙

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8.6
Fabulous
237 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Seagulls Guesthouse 4 stars

Mount Maunganui

Located on a quiet street opposite Blake Park, Seagulls Guesthouse offers free fibre WiFi and is a 5-minute walk from Mount Maunganui Beach. Accommodation options are all private and include double, twin, single and family rooms. Communication with the owner was nice and quick via sms because we checked in late and there was nobody at the reception.

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8.2
Very good
902 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers 4 stars

Mount Maunganui

Located in Mount Maunganui, Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers is an award-winning hostel, located at 500 metres from the beach and next to Blake park. Guests have free use of surf boards and WiFi is available. On-site parking is available. The working hostel offer free assistance with job placement, lots of jobs opportinuties are within walking distance. Very pleased with PCL. By far the best hostel we have stayed in, with great people from all over the world and very friendly and helpful staff.

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8.1
Very good
448 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Hugo & Carters Backpackers & Motel

Tauranga

Situated in Tauranga, 13 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Hugo & Carters Backpackers & Motel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. very clean áreas. staff very good peolple

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7.1
Good
1,037 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rotorua

The centrally located Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua offers free WiFi, a neighboring rock-climbing wall and a spacious guest lounge including a tour desk, a billiards table and a cinema. It is just 5 minutes' walk from the Rotorua Visitors Centre and bus stops. The property is within walking distance to a weekly night market. Staff was friendly, you can get trips/discounts, everything is close by, beds are not squeaky, enough room for luggage, clean...

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7.7
Good
1,524 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Stay Hostel Rotorua

Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua is located in Rotorua, 4.3 km from Rotorua International Stadium and 11 km from Paradise Valley Springs. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Buried Village is 15 km away and Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 17 km from the hostel. The lady at check in was very nice and friendly. Bathrooms and showers were very private and clean. Everything was small but enough room to be comfortable. Extremely fast and reliable WIFI.

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7.5
Good
326 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Rotorua Central Backpackers

Rotorua

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

Rotorua is 700 metres from the hostel, while Papamoa is 49 km from the property. Rotorua Regional Airport is 6 km away. I've stayed in many backpackers over the years. This place definitely exceeded my expectations... 😁 Bed was comfortable, staff were friendly and welcoming, kitchen facilities were well appointed, well-priced and the location, directly opposite the police station and right in town... 👍

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6.9
Review score
652 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Hello! Accommodation

Tauranga

Set 9.2 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Hello! Accommodation offers rooms with air conditioning in Tauranga. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 9.4 km from ASB Baypark Arena.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. All guest rooms feature a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Nearby a lot of bus stops so it's easy to move around. The beds are comfortable but not exceptional. Each room has 1 cabinet per person which is very convenient to put your luggage.

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7.5
Good
298 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

Fenton Street, Rotorua

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers is a modern hostel is located in the heart of Rotorua across the road from the I-Site and major bus lines.

Accommodation includes private rooms or dormitory-style rooms. All are heated and have linen provided. The private rooms offer fans and a desk. All have access to shared bathroom facilities. I loved the convenience to everything .I loved the staff they went out of their way to be exceptional they were wonderful

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7.8
Good
306 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

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