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The Rotten Apple Back Packers

1.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Hastings

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A kitchen with a stove, sink, and chalkboard with #PottenAppleFamily.
A crowded street scene with vintage cars and people.
A waterfall cascading over rocks surrounded by dense greenery.
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small wooden shelf, and a window.
A pool table, sofas, a TV, and a mural in a room with green walls and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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114 Heretaunga St E, Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, 4122
  • Place, Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawke's Bay Opera House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hastings City Art Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a small wooden table.

Economy Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden furniture, and a window with curtains.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden shelf, and a carpeted floor.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden shelf, and a carpeted floor.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a wooden storage drawer, a window with curtains, and a small wooden shelf.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a single bed, a wooden dresser, and two windows with curtains.

Basic Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden furniture, and a window with curtains.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Hastings

Heart of Hastings.With a stay at this Hastings hostel, you'll be steps from Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre and Hastings City Art Gallery. Westerman's Building and Hawke's Bay Opera House are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hawke's Bay Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hastings City Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cornwall Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Splash Planet - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brave Brewing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪495 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rosina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Funbuns - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Rotten Apple Back Packers

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Hastings
As a guest of The Rotten Apple Back Packers, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The Rotten Apple Back Packers also features laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hastings hostel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Rotten Apple Back Packers offers 40 accommodations with washers/dryers and portable fans. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 19 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 Visa, Mastercard, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Rotten Apple Back Packers to the airport?

The Rotten Apple Back Packers is 14.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

As of Jul 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rotten Apple Back Packers on Jul 25, 2026 start from $31, 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 The Rotten Apple Back Packers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Rotten Apple Back Packers.

How close is The Rotten Apple Back Packers to the beach?

This hostel is 7.7 mi (16-min drive) from Haumoana Beach and 9.4 mi (15-min drive) from Napier Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Rotten Apple Back Packers offer free breakfast?

The Rotten Apple Back Packers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Rotten Apple Back Packers have a pool?

The Rotten Apple Back Packers does not have a pool.

Does The Rotten Apple Back Packers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Rotten Apple Back Packers to downtown Hastings?

The Rotten Apple Back Packers is 0.1 mi away from Hastings.

The Rotten Apple Back Packers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ngakahikatea

Liked: Staff & service
Owners are lovely. Great value for money. There are stairs you need to walk up. Despite the mixed reviews. We enjoyed our 3 night stay in a private room. It's basic and cheap. So you get what you pay for. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026