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 harbour 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 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. There are a variety of bars and cafes situated a short walk from the hostel. The bus station is a 1-minute walk from Wanderlust NZ, and the Visitor Information Centre is located next door. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 5 km from Wanderlust NZ. There is no parking onsite but plenty of near parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 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 double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
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:

  • John
    Australia Australia
    The picturesque building. The seafront location. Best of all the balcony with sea views. The very comfortable mattress. The well equipped kitchen. Free, time unlimited parking is available in McLean Street, about 200m away.
  • Suvi
    Finland Finland
    Clean rooms and facilities, plenty of storage space, rooftop kitchen + balcony. Cozy interior and near restaurants.
  • Laura
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly staff (Julie!), great location, easy to access.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wanderlust NZ
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
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 and 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
  • Lift
  • 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 14:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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 older than 12 years are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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
Need-to-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 identification 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 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.

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

FAQs about Wanderlust NZ

  • Wanderlust NZ is 450 yards from the centre of Tauranga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Wanderlust NZ is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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