I wanted to stay 1 night and stayed two. The owners are indeed very helpful, which is why I went to Mount Maunganui as a day trip rather than packing up and staying there. The place is clean and very quiet - tonight, for example, I have trouble imagining that the place should be full. Not a mouse can be... More

Old, but characterful hostel near the heart of the city, but just far enough out to be quiet too. Internal layout is rather strange and a bit confusing as it is converted from a block of two-level apartments. On a recent trip around New Zealand this was the best backpackers I stayed in. Very friendly staff, well organised. Good price... More

The only thing why I ranked this hostel 'very good' is the people who run the place! They are so friendly and helpful!! They'll do anything for their guests. You really make this place! Further I would say that this hostel just need some improvements. It a nice old building, but it needs some modernisation/renovation inside. The common room/living room... More

Having spent 4 weeks here I feel suitably qualified to review this place! And straight off this hostel is fantastic. Perfect location in walking distance to everything In town. Catherine and Neil who run the hostel are so friendly and helpful with loads of helpful advice about the area and bookings. There's tonnes of super comfortable communal space, especially a... More

Spacious double room, shared bathroom facilities. Kitchen well equiped and very friendly helpfull manager. Well situated, an easy walk to the lake and close to town centre for bars and restaurants. Close to Redwoods Forest MTB area. Excellent value for money. Wifi is extra but reasonable price. Stayed for 2 nights.

A brilliant hostel hidden in the middle of the city(town?), proper beds instead of bunk beds, plenty of parking even in the middle of the city and the owners were very friendly. The social areas are comfortable enough, it was nice to be able to sit around and relax watching proper TV. The kitchen was well equipped and not too... More

It's a good hostel. It has a clean kitchen. Friendly and helpful staff. Spacious rooms. Well located in the center of the town. Free wifi is missing. We can recommend this hostel. Blablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablabla (for the 200 character minimum).

Stayed for only one night, but a great impression was made. The owner/manager at reception was very friendly and drew us a great map of town and an showed us an intro walk around Rotorua. Clean, comfy bed. Nice kitchen and lounge. Very central location - close to the Polynesian spa, museum, shops and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights. The hostel is in a good location, walking distance from CBD. The staff were very helpful and willing to help out wherever they can. Dorm rooms are spacious. Internet is cheap. Kitchen was large and clean.