Save

Criterion Art Deco Backpackers

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Napier
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
May 2024
June 2024

Criterion Art Deco Backpackers

Photo gallery for Criterion Art Deco Backpackers

Exterior
Balcony
Exterior
In-room safe
Towels

Overview of Criterion Art Deco Backpackers

Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
48 Emerson St, Napier, 4110
  • Popular LocationMarine Parade3 min walk
  • Popular LocationNapier Prison11 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Aquarium of New Zealand17 min walk
  • AirportNapier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)10 min drive
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (10 beds)

In-room safe

Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (10 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 beds)

In-room safe

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe

Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Private Bathroom

In-room safe

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Napier

Criterion Art Deco Backpackers is located in Napier South, a neighbourhood in Napier. Ocean Spa and The Urban Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Faraday Centre and National Aquarium of New Zealand. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at McLean Park, or consider a night out at Napier Soundshell.
Visit our Napier travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Hostels in NapierOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 3 min walk
  • Ocean Spa - 6 min walk
  • Napier Prison - 11 min walk
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 17 min walk
  • McLean Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rogue Hop Speakeasy - 1 min walk
  • Vinci's Pizza - 2 min walk
  • Angkor Wat Kiwi Bakery & Cafe - 4 min walk
  • The Rose - 1 min walk
  • Sai Thai Eatery - 3 min walk

About this property

Criterion Art Deco Backpackers

Hostel located in Napier South
Criterion Art Deco Backpackers provides a library and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Criterion Art Deco Backpackers offer amenities, such as safes.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Limited housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

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 - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Criterion Art Deco Backpackers Hostel Napier
Criterion Art Deco Backpackers Hostel
Criterion Art Deco Backpackers Napier
Criterion Art co Backpackers
Criterion Art Deco Backpackers Napier
Criterion Art Deco Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Criterion Art Deco Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Criterion Art Deco Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Criterion Art Deco Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Criterion Art Deco Backpackers located?

Located in Napier South, this hostel is steps away from Daily Telegraph Building, Art Deco Trust and MTG Hawke's Bay Museum. Napier Soundshell and Opossum World are also within 5 minutes.

Criterion Art Deco Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 61 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jamie, Christchurch

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Decor quite tired but room was fine, sheets and bedding nice and clean. No power points at the bed. Bathrooms close and clean enough. Nice lounge area with one small Tv and a ping pong table. One broken pool table. Nice big kitchen. Hard to find if using google maps but well sign posted once you find it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Judith

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I was pleasantly surprised by my stay here. There were a few issues (like how most of the outlets I tried in the lounge area didn't work), but the staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

SuefromUK, Wellington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bedding only suitable for duster ! Wobbly taps, water not running away properly in shower and the smallest sink imaginable in the room with private facilities. However, the location of this property is great and we enjoyed our stay. On a budget? You couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay in an interesting town....
I had a nice stay and liked the simple accom central in Napier.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Very nice for the price. The bunk bed was extremely wobbly and moved quite a bit when either some one in the top or bottom moved.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Photos on the internet were misleading and gave the impression that the single rooms were more modern and hotel like.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in an awesome location and would be amazing if it was upgraded. Our room was adequate, but there were so many things 'not working' that it became a bit of a joke. Electrical outlets and light switches that didn't work, and a double kitchen sink in our room that had had the taps removed....??!! The whole property had a stale odour about it too. Having said that, we were perfectly comfortable for our one-night stay and you can't beat the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The building has all the character and charm of the period and is kept clean however repairs are needed to some facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020