1271 Hinemaru Street Rotorua, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
#21 of 81 hotels in Rotorua
Guests' ChoiceBased on 137 hostel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 April 2024
Moodie
United KingdomReally friendly and helpful staff, and had a nice communal feel, not too big so felt easy to make friends here. Also a really good location, easy to get to most places in town
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Camille
IndonesiaVery clean!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Davan
New ZealandThere was nothing I didn't like.
We came to watch our grandson play league for two days. Before the games, each opposing team did a haka. It was mind-blowing, awesome to see. The spectators roared, cheered, and banners flying. I was so proud to see my grandson, which certainly made my heart flutter and made me cry.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Buhnaan
NetherlandsGood vibes, everything is very well maintained especially the kitchen! Very good price for private rooms plus there is a hot tub in the garden.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Ariel
New ZealandSpa was cold
Close to city center
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Pauline
FranceThe staff is friendly, helpful. You are near by the center and the Polynesian spa.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Elena
ItalyVery nice staff and perfect location, with free parking outside the building. A lot of activities and daily trip options advised by the staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Andrew
United StatesGreat facilities, I mean what other hostels have hot tubs! We also had a bit of an issue with our rental car and the workers at the hostel were super helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Scott
New ZealandSpa pool has cold water and we couldn’t figure out how to get it working with hot water.
Double room was comfortable enough for a hostel. Fairly quiet. Easy to park outside. Decent location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Esmeralda
FinlandThe hostel was clean and at a great location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Claudia
ItalyNo power plugs next to the beds, not a lot of space to store luggage in the rooms
Nice common area, very social. There's a cat around there as well.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Holly
United KingdomIt only has 2 toilets and 2 showers which means you end up waiting a little while
Location is perfect and staff are helpful with booking tours or directing you to the best place. Rooms and kitchen are clean and the bathrooms are decent
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Sugandha
New Zealandnothing
Cleanliness and the facilities provided by the staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Holly
New ZealandThe walls are paper thin so earplugs are a must
Had all the basics, clean and great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Jo
New ZealandThe property is clean and staff are incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Andrea
GermanyReally nice place! Clean rooms, kitchen and bathrooms, and it got cleaned frequently throughout our stay. Staff was nice and helpful. The place has a relaxed and joyful vibe to it. Bed was comfortable. Really a palace! One of my favorite hostels.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Martin
GermanyThe smell from outside when you open the window
The bed was extremely comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Arun
New ZealandThe friendliness of staff and cleanliness is commendable. There is a different vibe inside which will make you comeback.
The property is conveniently located at the heart of the city with easy access to supermarkets, restaurants and coffee shops. The biggest attraction, Rotorua museum is just 2 minutes walk away and it’s very close to the famous Polynesian spa.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Brook
New ZealandOverall it was my best backpacking experience. Met some good people and staff were amazing. Everything was above my expectations ;)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Euan
United KingdomHot tub was not working. No plug sockets by beds. No bed shelf.
Nice Swedish lady at reception. 2 kitchens was useful. Good lockers. Good vibe. Good location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Britta
GermanyNo power outlets near bed, only central ones in middle Of room - not everyone feels comfortable charging their phone unattended over night.. Some shower heads not so clean
Staff super helpful and friendly The courtyard and outdoor hangout spaces are great!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Kenny
United KingdomToiletries and linen are not provided.
Comfortable bed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Marni
New ZealandLocation was good Staff was very helpful Clean and tidy
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Susan
South AfricaWalking distance to the Polynesian Spa. Spacious areas to relax in the evenings.
Stayed in March 2024
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