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87% Customer Rating

103 reviews
Latest Reviews

DavidDC (Novice Nomad from Canada), December 2009:

Staff are very easygoing and helpful people. Had a great time. I arrived right as a free BBQ was about to begin. I can't think of ... more

Michael (Novice Nomad from Ireland), December 2009:

Excellent hostel, staff are really friendly...free bbq on Friday night was sweet!!!

Description:

Kai Ora Welcome To Crash Palace!! We offer budget accommodation in Rotorua, New Zealand. Located in the More Info... »

Crash Palace

86% Customer Rating

17 reviews
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herme21094439 (Novice Nomad from Armenia), November 2009:

Bathrooms are not the best but the people there are awesome!

theadickerman1643 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

A nice, quiet place that as a great place from which to explore Rotorua. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. The bathrooms ... more

Description:

Blarneys Rock Backpackers is right in the heart of Rotorua City. More Info... »

Blarneys Rock Backpackers

83% Customer Rating

16 reviews
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marie2857 (Novice Nomad from Botswana), November 2009:

smallest room in the world but quiet, safe and clean which was what I wanted. Thanks

melisoleil7962 (Novice Nomad from Canada), November 2009:

Guys at the reception are fantastic. Located in front of the bus stops, walking distance to everything. The rooms (single and do... more

Description:

Welcome to Astray- A purpose built compact accommdation complex. . We have a mix of accommodation ranging from backpacker rooms.. More Info... »

Astray

81% Customer Rating

30 reviews
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fiona_t (Novice Nomad from England), December 2009:

Grotty rooms, unclean bathrooms and cold showers. I wasn't very impressed!

stephaniephilibert925 (Novice Nomad from France), November 2009:

Very average hostel.

Description:

Affordable, clean and friendly hostel located in town across the road from shopping mall, close to restaurants, shops and nightl.. More Info... »

Spa Lodge Backpackers

78% Customer Rating

21 reviews
Latest Reviews

khatchad (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

Good hostel, but the lockers need some work. They are very expensive and impractical.

Udo (Avid Traveller from Germany), September 2009:

No security lockers in the rooms, there are some in the hallway, but you have to pay $2 each time you open them.

Description:

Located on quiet Haupapa Street, in the heart of the city is YHA Rotorua Treks, Rotorua’s newest backpackers... More Info... »

YHA Rotorua Treks

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