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Wanderlust NZ

1.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Tauranga

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Exterior
Classic Twin Room | Free WiFi
In-room dining
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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105 The Strand, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, 3110
  • Place, Tauranga Art Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tauranga Domain
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Elms Mission House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room | Free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Tauranga

City center stay.At this hostel, you'll be steps from Tauranga Art Gallery and Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. Monmouth Redoubt and Robbins Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tauranga Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tauranga Domain - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Robbins Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Elms Mission House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Memorial Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Falafel Metro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Demitasse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Badger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clarence Boutique Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Wanderlust NZ

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Tauranga
As a guest of Wanderlust NZ, you'll find multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Tauranga hostel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Wanderlust NZ offers 30 accommodations. This Tauranga hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wanderlust NZ to the airport?

Wanderlust NZ is 3.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wanderlust NZ?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wanderlust NZ on Apr 12, 2026 start from $93, 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 Wanderlust NZ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wanderlust NZ.

How close is Wanderlust NZ to the beach?

This hostel is 4 mi (12-min drive) from Omanu Beach and 4.6 mi (14-min drive) from Pilot Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wanderlust NZ offer free breakfast?

Wanderlust NZ does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wanderlust NZ?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Wanderlust NZ?

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

Is there free parking at Wanderlust NZ?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Wanderlust NZ have a pool?

Wanderlust NZ does not have a pool.

Does Wanderlust NZ have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Wanderlust NZ to downtown Tauranga?

Wanderlust NZ is 0.4 mi away from Tauranga.

Wanderlust NZ Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic accomodation as expected. Was all I needed for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Shavreena

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the needs
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Satend

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ikumi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
フロントの方がとても優しかったです。 私は英語を使うのが難しいですが、気さくに話してくださりました。 タオルや、ソープも置いてあってとても便利でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025