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Spa Lodge Backpackers Reviews

1221 Amohau Street, Rotorua, Rotorua, New Zealand

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82%Overall Rating

From 19 ratings
  • 77%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 86%Location
  • 91%Staff
  • 81%Atmosphere
  • 77%Cleanliness

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77%

Room and bed was warm but the shower was not very warm/hot

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Very good service and great clean facilities. Maybe have an after 10pm check in option. The spa pool could do with some paint and/or maintainance, wasn't very inviting

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

we found the staff very friendly and helpful, the beds comfortable, and the location very handy. The outdoor areas and spa s were very nice

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


97%

Everyone was very nice and helpful. The place was clean, and I felt very safe staying there, even by myself.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

cute cat!


100%

Nice Hostels ever!!!! Clean and tidy everywhere.Nice and friendly staffs. Also good price! Definitely I will be came back :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Had a great stay! REAL hot spa and loads of local information and discounts on tours. The weather was not the best but still many things to do at/around the hostel. Loved the city too.


70%

It's really stupid to clean all the bathrooms at the same time, because then if someone needs to go then they can't.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


60%

i stayed in a single room here so not sure what dorms are like. Not much character to the place, there is a spa here open until 10pm. The wi-fi is a rip off $1 per 10mb which is nothing. You can use their computers but there are no cameras for Skype. But then most of New Zealand is like this I think.


77%

Get the double room if you can while staying there - it is really worth doing that, as it costs just a little bit more than the twin room, but is much nicer. Upon the whole it is a nice place to stay in Rotorua.


80%

Spent our time here over Christmas and it was a great hostel... Staff were super friendly and they organised a Christmas BBQ which was really cool. Rooms were a little small but that was no issue, as it was just a place to sleep. Thanks guys

  • Globetrotter
  • 25 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Portugal
  • Male 31-40
  • (78 reviews)


70%

The spa is amazing and I would stay there again just for that

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


90%

Really an excellent choice. Very nice, small hostel. The guy at the reception was very friendly and always ready to give you advices on what to do in Rotorua. The hostel was clean. Spa pool very relaxing. The price was awesome: i paid for a spacious, clean single room only 39 dollars (non-BBH member).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)




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