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Kiwi paka - Rotorua Reviews

60 Tarewa Road, Rotorua, New Zealand

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85%Overall Rating

From 18 ratings
  • 89%Character
  • 79%Security
  • 81%Location
  • 93%Staff
  • 90%Atmosphere
  • 78%Cleanliness

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77%

Although kiwi paka was fine in most respects, I had a terrible sleep (no sleep actually) because I could feel the springs poking through the mattress on my bed. It felt like sleeping on a bed of wire. I changed beds (was in a dorm) half way through the night but that mattress was only marginally better. Otherwise bathroom/facilities etc were good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

The place was almost empty during our stay in May. We had the dorm, kitchen and hot pool for ourselves. The kitchen is quite big. Staff kindly booked our tours at the reception desk. Remenber you have to pay for the internet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (8 reviews)


100%

Superb place to staff and very friendly helpful staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

staff were really friendly and helpful. The big pitfall was the venue is approximately 2km out of town and busses don't typically do drop offs here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


73%

Big hostel, all the services where provided. Little double rooms, just enough place for the bed. Breakfast is not worth 7dollars. Location is excellent to visit Rotorua.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


97%

Excellent hostel with a friendly staff. The only complaint we had was that the stoves in the kitchen more often than not didn't work it it was hard for several people to cook at the same time with the limited stove tops.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

There was a big lack of tea towels to dry dishes, and almost none of the stove tops worked. We had one going and it took 45 minutes to get the water to a bit of a boil, we moved it to the only other stovetop that would even turn on, and water started boiling immediately.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

A nice place to stay, though a bit far from the city centre.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


97%

Thank you so much for your great hospitality. We enjoyed the stay and would recommend it to everyone. Would definitely be back to stay. Thank you once again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

excellent staff, been all around europe and found the best hostel here in n.z, cheers

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Great hostel, great people had a great time there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Niue
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

We really enjoyed our stay at Kiwi Paka. It was clean and tiny and in a great location. Very close to town and to the lakes etc. The cabins were great value for our money. Nice and cosy and very comfortable beds and the shared bathrooms were lovely and clean. Would definitely recommend Kiwi Paka to others and would stay here again if in Rotorua.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

WLan 24 h = 10$ is too expensive Not enough plug ins for travellers in each room

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


97%

A fabulous place. Value for money. The staff were very hospitable and helpful. Will definitely stay there the next time we are in Rotorua.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Mixed Group, 41+
  • (1 review)




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