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Haka House Rotorua

5.0 star property
5-star eco-certified hostel near Polynesian Spa

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Dining room
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Lounge
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1278 Haupapa Street, Rotorua, 3010
  • Eat Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room - Ensuite

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Female

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

King Room Ensuite

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 6 bed Dorm

  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 4-bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 6-bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1

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. Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Eat Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Poco Tapas And Wine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fat Dog Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Haka House Rotorua

5-star eco-certified hostel near Polynesian Spa
As a guest of Haka House Rotorua, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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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 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

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 major 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. 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.

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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Had a private ensuite room (Room 80) which you expect a bit better experience than a dorm but might aswell have been. The door to the room was immediately next to the kitchen’s fridge door so was awoken by people making breakfast at 5am. There was also a cockroach in the bathroom we had to get rid of which was awful. Had very limited interaction with staff due to the app check-in etc. Would not stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our family of four. Was nice to have the whole room to ourselves. The property is secure with comfortable bunks. Best bunk beds we’ve experienced. Big tidy kitchen with plenty of utensils, tea towels, and plates. The only downside was the kitchen near our room wasn’t functional (a broken tap) and had to go further to the main one through the outside stairs up and down in the wet weather. Some selfish people left their dirty dishes by the broken sink and in the fridge- which weren’t cleared the three days we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Good for what we needed it for. Unfortunately there was some male sports team staying there also and were extremely loud. The walls a very very thin. But overall it was an ok experience. Would go there again. Loved seeing all the tourists!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

elisabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No aircon so the room was a bit stuffy couldn’t open the window due mosquitoes and bugs. fly screen would’ve helped if they had them. The walls and ceiling are thin. I can hear the guy snoring upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TATSUNORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything’s perfect. Kitchen facility were fully equipped. The best thing was the location. Located close to Intercity bus stop. There’s a nice free foot bath within 5mins walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tegan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This hostel has a great location near a geothermal park and feels more modern than others, though the toilets and showers could use an update. The spacious common area makes it easy to meet other travelers. My twin private room was tidy and well-presented, with a handy hanging area. Parking is on the street and paid during business hours, but I had no trouble finding a spot. The first night was fine, but the room got very hot in the afternoon and evening. There's no AC, which feels outdated, though fans are available on request. I left the window open to cool off, but that meant dealing with noise from the common area and the gate slamming shut—despite a sign, few seem to notice. Adding rubber or a soft-close mechanism would help, especially for nearby rooms. The biggest issue was noise from neighboring rooms. Despite a "quiet time," it wasn’t enforced, and the place seemed unstaffed at night. One room blasted music until 9 AM, while another group returned at 3:30 AM, talking loudly. The walls offer little soundproofing—I’ve slept better in dorms. There’s no way to report noise unless it’s an emergency, and the emergency line warns of charges for non-urgent calls. Overall, the hostel has good features, but I’d look elsewhere next time due to the noise and lack of staff presence.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

finn henry

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Eleanora

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Harriet

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

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

Super!

Great place. Clean with all you can need
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Philippe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hweiling

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Annoyed with myself for thinking i got a black friday deal, when in fact it wasnt and it was advertised in USD instead oF fNZ. It was a non refundable one so we committed to it. The place is warm in summer, so on hot days you may have to rent a fan. Otherwise good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jones

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A dining room shared with friends coming from world that is absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Takashi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a cheaper option. The doors were very noisy on the first night as they closed at each time someone went though but that would be the only downside of the property. Room was very clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

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Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
ちゃんとシーツと枕を洗って無かった。 建物に出入りする人の音は建物中響き渡るから寝辛い。特に建物内の階段の音はすごくうるさい
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely private rooms with ensuite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024