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Haka House Rotorua

Property class: 5 and above
5-star hostel in Inner City

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Dining room
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Reception
Lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1278 Haupapa Street, Rotorua, 3010
  • Place, Rotorua Night Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room Ensuite

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • 160 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6 bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 159 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Female

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 159 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 189 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

  • 189 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Rotorua

City center retreat .At this Inner City hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kuirau Park and Rotorua Night Market. Lakes Performing Arts Centre 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eat Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fainting Goat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Poco. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Thai Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Haka House Rotorua

5-star hostel in Inner City
As a guest of Haka House Rotorua, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Haka House Rotorua also features a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Haka House Rotorua was completed in December 2023.

This 5-star Rotorua hostel is smoke free.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Haka House Rotorua offers 99 accommodations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (NZD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: NZD 15.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Haka House Rotorua.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Rotorua Backpacker
Rotorua YHA
YHA Backpacker Hostel Rotorua
YHA Rotorua
YHA Rotorua Backpacker
YHA Rotorua Hostel
YHA Rotorua
YHA Rotorua Hostel
Haka House Rotorua Rotorua
Haka House Rotorua Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haka House Rotorua Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

How close is Haka House Rotorua to the airport?

Haka House Rotorua is 5.9 mi (13-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 Haka House Rotorua?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Rotorua on May 5, 2026 start from $38, 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 Haka House Rotorua have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Haka House Rotorua.

Does Haka House Rotorua offer free breakfast?

Haka House Rotorua does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haka House Rotorua?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Haka House Rotorua?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Haka House Rotorua?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for NZD 15.00 per night.

Does Haka House Rotorua have a pool?

Haka House Rotorua does not have a pool.

Does Haka House Rotorua have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Haka House Rotorua to downtown Rotorua?

Haka House Rotorua is 0.2 mi away from Rotorua.

Haka House Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 112 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Santa Clara

Great staff. Easy check in. Nice room. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a private room and used the shared bathrooms. Everything was clean, our room was basic but more spacious than we expected. Staff was friendly and helpful, yet most things we needed were automated (like check in/ out). The location is SUPERB! We could walk to “Eat street” and Kuirau Park is across the street, uber rides were readily available, and the InterCity bus stop was a few blocks away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viraj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with the service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Compact clean room. Comfortable bed. TV kettle and fridge in room. Friendly helpful staff. Big clean kitchen and lounge area. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lon Yin Valen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chill place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
full privacy curtain on the shared dormitory + personal reading light in each cabin is helpful to avoid disturbing others in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maralee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel room was fairly clean and well laid out with outlets and divider curtains on each bunch. Key card access or app access were easy to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rotorua reception took so long to check us in. We had a long trip and just wanted to freshen up and get some rest. The shower gel and hand soap in my room was empty. Left to go to dinner then had issues with the swipe card so couldn't get back into my room, my room was on the other side of the building so had to go down & up more flights of stairs to go back down to reception but had to wait there for 30mins while others were getting checked in. Not my best stay at Haka House but other than that my room was clean and cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ho FUNG

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom could do with decent clean. Floors walls and shower
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio Andres

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great apart from the cleaning

The bed was comfy, great privacy with the curtains and sturdy built beds. Cozy warm room, lots of showers etc. large kitchen, dining area, TV sofa section. Negatives: I was there for 4 days and they did not clean the room once, mugs left from previous people and a dirty carpet that needed a vacuum, not good. Some of the staff were approachable and friendly, others really weren't and just took over the shared spaces at night, mainly talking over the films in the TV area, so odd when there's other places to sit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were really satff on check in. Location was excellent. Unfortunately we didn't enjoy other things about our stay. Our family booked 3 twin bed rooms. None of the rooms had hot water in the showers. It was luke warm at best. The upstairs rooms were noisy with paper thin walls and people slamming doors all through the night. The ground floor apartment was opposite the dining hall. The door was slamming everytime some went through it, thw floor heating caused the room to be so hot we sweates all night under a sheet and had to open the sliding door as it got too hot to handle. The ensuit bathroom smelt like stale urine and the body wash in the shower was empty. I hate to complain but this was the most expensive place we've stayed, but by far the most problematic. We wanted to love it, but won't ne back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice rooms and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in. The bed was great, not soft like in 90% of hotels, so I did not have a back pain. The room was very clean. The bathroom was reasonably clean. Quuet hours are 10pm-7 am, however one neighbor wad talking over the phone and laughing loudly at night for about an hour so i could not sleep. In my humble opinion such guests must be fined.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025