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Hotel Description

During your stay at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Polynesian Spa. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a local area shuttle (surcharge).

  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • Steps from Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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4 out of 5

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About the Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

Location 1193 Fenton Street, Rotorua, 3010

Renovations + Closures

This property is closed from 3 October 2022 to 31 March 2023 (dates subject to change).

Property Features

As a guest of Rotorua Downtown Backpackers, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at Rotorua Downtown Backpackers. Parking is available for a fee. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rotorua hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and area shuttle
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers offers 17 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and an iron/ironing board. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. This Rotorua hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Bathrooms are shared
  • Communal kitchen access
  • Fridge (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Self-parking fee: NZD 8 per day

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

Hotel Names

  • Rotorua Downtown Backpackers Hostel
  • Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rotorua Downtown Backpackers
  • Rotorua Downtown Backpackers Rotorua
  • Backpackers Hostel
  • Backpackers
  • Rotorua Backpackers Hostel
  • Rotorua Backpackers Rotorua
  • Rotorua Downtown Backpackers Rotorua
  • Rotorua Downtown Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.