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Ariki Backpackers

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Terrace/patio
Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed) | View from room
Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room
Shared kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, 4312
  • Place, Wind Wand
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puke Ariki
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ariki Backpackers

This hostel features a snack bar/deli, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Ariki Backpackers offers 10 shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Ariki Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Richmond Cottage. You'll find features like a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli, and a business center.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Modern European cuisine and garden views while dining at The Good Home Bar
  • WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Steps from Richmond Cottage and Centre City Shopping Centre
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have WiFi and wired Internet for a fee. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Ariki Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this New Plymouth hostel.

The Good Home Bar - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Good Home Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Ariki Backpackers

Ariki Backpackers Hostel

Ariki Backpackers Hostel New Plymouth

Ariki Backpackers New Plymouth

Ariki Backpackers New Plymouth

Ariki Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Ariki Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation New Plymouth

Ariki Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 169 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Karthi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Bayside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room but the restaurant and pub was noisy even after midnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jan Leven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are accommodating and the room is comfortable to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool place!! Clean and tidy and actual comfortable beds! Great location, will definitely look to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price. The room was big enough for the 3 of us. The beds were very comfortable. Staff is nice and they were kind enough to let us check in after hours. Good location right in the city centre. The only bad thing is that the area looks a bit sketchy and unsafe but nothing happened
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

R

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. Location was convenient. Staff were great - really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ofer, Santa Monica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Not as clean as most hostels in New Zealand. Guests did not keep the kitchen as clean as in others as well. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim and Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Our expectations were largely matched for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only had one issue, but it was a frustrating one. Had a room with a shower. Went to take a shower around 9pm and there was NO hot water! Fortunately, I tried again around 11, and took a quick shower for fear of running out of hot water. Outside of this issue, the room was fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dru

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good place the manager was a cool dude was very welcoming definitely recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Safe, quiet, good vibes from staff and other backpackers. A bit outdated could use some upkeep. Overall good spot for solo travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are very good and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was brillriant. Chris was super friendly, welcoming and helpful. Everything was great. Unfortunately, sleep was disturbed by the noise from the bar / party next door until the small hrs. Plus we had thought that the backpackers had a car park, which it didnt. Facilities were good though and we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Except the mattresses. The mattresses were so bad that one of our group said they would have preferred kicking a policeman in the nuts and spend the night in the cells. Even the noise of the bar directly under the backpackers was bearable. The mattresses - not so much. Staff were friendly, and helpful. The kitchen was large enough for several parties to be cooking at once and you can’t beat the location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Erlyn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zhaoxuan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly with a very homely vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nik

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not a pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I didn’t like was parking. I had a car and there was no parking facilities near the backpackers. Outside of this it more more than adequate! The attendant was friendly & helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed there for 3 nights so far, 1 next week. Everyone has been great. Some of the mess is from the Backpackers being lazy and not doing their dishes and leaving pizza boxes for the staff to clean up. Very good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024