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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
1,061 reviews
Price from
US$31
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
256 reviews
Price from
US$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. Everything was tidy and there were several toilets and a nice kitchen. The staff was very friendly and also many nice people/guests at the guest house.

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8.2
Very good
899 reviews
Price from
US$73
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
453 reviews
Price from
US$31
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. it was such a nice stay there. The people was so nice too

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7.1
Good
1,039 reviews
Price from
US$23
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. nice environment and alot of activities

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7.7
Good
1,510 reviews
Price from
US$26
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
338 reviews
Price from
US$34
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. The folks I met. Lots of wonderful folks to share a tad of time. Very conveniently located.

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6.9
Review score
646 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Hello! Accommodation

Tauranga

Set within 9.2 km of ASB Baypark Stadium and 9.4 km of ASB Baypark Arena, Hello! Accommodation offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tauranga. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a tour desk and luggage storage space for guests.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. All guest rooms feature a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. The hostel is very cosy and clean. Wonderful and friendly staff. We asked to the guys many questions and we received a lot of useful advices.

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7.6
Good
318 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. The staff was super friendly and willing to help us any time. We felt really comfortable and everything was very well organized. I love that they explained how the hostel works when we arrived. And the kitchen and toilets always super clean and tidy.

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7.9
Good
312 reviews
Price from
US$16
per night

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