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Stay Hostel Rotorua

Property class: 1
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Rotorua

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A balcony with a curved roof, outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street below.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a sink. There are cabinets and shelves above the counter, and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a door with a number.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a red sofa, a window with blinds, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1202 Pukuatua St, A, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010
  • Place, Rotorua Night Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A small, single-bed room with a patterned bedspread, a window with curtains, and a radiator on the floor.

Basic Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Twin Room

A bunk bed room with a window, carpeted floor, and a small trash bin.

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room

A twin studio room with two beds, a bathroom, a smart TV, a fridge, and a microwave.

Comfort Twin Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a door with a number.

Basic Twin Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Inner City stay.With a stay at this Inner City hostel, you'll be steps from Lakes Performing Arts Centre and Rotorua Night Market. Kuirau Park and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rotorua Night Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Eat Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Scope - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Mexican Zapata - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Early Bird Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Stay Hostel Rotorua

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Rotorua
Stay Hostel Rotorua offers its guests laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Rotorua hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Stay Hostel Rotorua offers 10 accommodations with portable fans. This Rotorua hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

1202 Pukuatua Street
Stay Hostel Rotorua Rotorua
Stay Hostel Rotorua Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Stay Hostel Rotorua Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stay Hostel Rotorua to the airport?

Stay Hostel Rotorua is 5.7 mi (12-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Hostel Rotorua?

As of Aug 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Hostel Rotorua on Sep 18, 2026 start from $42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Stay Hostel Rotorua have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Stay Hostel Rotorua.

Does Stay Hostel Rotorua offer free breakfast?

Stay Hostel Rotorua does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stay Hostel Rotorua?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Stay Hostel Rotorua?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stay Hostel Rotorua?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Stay Hostel Rotorua have a pool?

Stay Hostel Rotorua does not have a pool.

Does Stay Hostel Rotorua have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Stay Hostel Rotorua to downtown Rotorua?

Stay Hostel Rotorua is 0.1 mi away from Rotorua.

Stay Hostel Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 42 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, clean and quite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and well located motel on my stop in Rotorua
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Just what you need to get a good sleep and go exploring
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and eat street. Very central. Very helpful staff. Clean and adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Meredith

The room was smaller than I expected but adequate for our needs, loved the fact that it was central to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Soyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff are really kind
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and plenty of carparks available, spacious kitchen area. Rooms are quite small and internal walls are quite thin so could hear noises outside the room a bit too well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good,nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, not expensive, great location, parking included, very helpful staff. It has exceeded my expectations. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were very pleasant and helpful. This gave a positive vibe from the first encounter. Staff seem to appear from no where and are ever willing to ensure your stay is perfect. Lovely fluffy white towels and facecloths. Shared kitchen was well equipped. Great value for money and we appreciated the upgrade to a bigger room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Judith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Left
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

KUMI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chia-Fu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In terms of location and price. You cant beat this place. Super friendly team. Great shared facility, lots of space and fridge space. Highly recommended!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was extremely small. There was no way that we could get decent ventilation and had to have the fan running all the time moving where we were. The beds were. The price was exorbitant given the room conditions. There are other backpacking places in Rotorua that looked like they might be nicer. Would not recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Leeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Considering this was a last minute booking, and quite late in the evening - the staff were incredibly courteous and helpful. Although this is budget accommodation the staff gave better customer service than often received at more expensive accommodation. Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners very friendly and amenable, small problem with my room, moved me straight away. No problem or charge keeping my bag after checking out. Rooms are small but fine if like me you're a short time stayer. I'd definitely use again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and tidy. I stayed in one of the smaller rooms and it seemed a lot smaller than what i was expecting, but it was adequate for what i needed. I was there for an event out of town, so this was suitable for a short stay or if you are just passing through. Staff are very polite and friendly. The property is located directly in the center of town and unfortunately i noticed some noisy locals out on the street around midnight on the Friday and Saturday nights. Hopefully not a common occurrence, but otherwise the place is a great place to stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Yuncheng

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shared bathroom,Definitely the smallest room I ever lived.keeps waking up because bathroom right outside of my door. Got bad headache because can’t sleep all night of noises.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客室は寝るだけしかない広さだったが問題はなかった 駐車場は24時間出入り自由だったので非常に便利だった
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Masae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方々が気さくに声をかけてくださり、とても感じの良いところです。 清掃も行き届いていたと思います。 ただ部屋から出ると洗面台が丸見えで、洗面ボウルも小さく使いにくいのが残念でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Edullinen majjoitus hyvällä sijainnilla

Osallistuin kansainväliseen kävelytapahtumaan. Olen yöpynyt täällä aiemminkin. Edullinen hinta-laatu suhde ja keskeinen sijainti vaikuttivat paikan valintaan. Majoitus sisälsi juuri sen minkä tarvitsin, ei mitään ekstraa, mutta en ollut sitä etsinytkään.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maja Stilling

Liked: Staff & service
Opholdet var fint. Venlig ejer. Man får det man betaler for.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lizzeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible experiencia!! No lo recomiendo

Horrible, llegué a las 6 pm, salí por 2 horas y cuando regresé, alguien entró por la puerta principal con un destornillador y salió por la ventana, la cual quebró y me robaron mis AirPods, kindle, celular, y todos los cargadores y cables.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

ロケーションは良い。価格相応と思う。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024