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Base Rotorua - Hostel

2.0 star property
Dive into fun times at this lively hostel. Enjoy dinner and drinks while soaking up good vibes.

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Base Rotorua - Hostel, close to Polynesian Spa, offers a vibrant atmosphere with an on-site restaurant and nightclub. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or unwind in the garden; enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant or play a game of billiards/pool table.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (Sanctuary)

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (Sanctuary)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Rotorua, Base Rotorua - Hostel is in the city centre. Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
1286 Arawa Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Kuirau Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Eat Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poco. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fat Dog Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Base Rotorua - Hostel

Hostel near Skyline Rotorua
Consider a stay at Base Rotorua - Hostel and take advantage of a nightclub, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to WiFi in public areas (surcharge).
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A billiards/pool table, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, a vending machine and barbecues

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Base Hostel Rotorua
Base Rotorua
Rotorua Base
Hot Rock Backpackers Hotel Rotorua
Base Rotorua Hostel
Base Rotorua - Hostel Rotorua
Base Rotorua - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Base Rotorua - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Does Base Rotorua - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Base Rotorua - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Base Rotorua - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Base Rotorua - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Base Rotorua - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Base Rotorua - Hostel located?

Located in Inner City, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Kuirau Park, Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Base Rotorua - Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Average

Only one thing is the cleanliness. Need to be improved, especially for the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, provides the basics you need at a reasonable price.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds could be better, but for the price, this hostel is a great find. It’s clean and the staff is friendly. There’s even a geothermal pool on site. The food at the bar is tasty and affordable. I think the place must have been recently renovated because it is so clean. We had a private room with two beds (a double and a twin) with private bath and kitchen (microwave, fridge, sink, kettle). It’s certainly nothing fancy, but a clean comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Adam

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

Good hostel experience

Overall it was a good hostel experience. Nice people working there, very accomodating. Great location, very close to the mountain.The dorm room near the entrance is adjacent to a bar so it was a little noisy til around 12:30 am, but that was no big deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Proper Hostel

Good location for visiting the thermal pools and sightseeing. Bit of a younger crowd which may be appealing to some. Bar downstairs is lively and drinks are cheap. Parking is easy. Get what you pay for-proper hostel. No more, no less. Easy to book sightseeing activities. Yes, the town smells, but that’s not the Hostel’s fault. It smells like sulfur.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Pammie, Nelson, NZ

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am pleased that the room that I've requested which is away from large crowd/noise was provided to me and my family. We are able to get a good sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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

Great stay

Had a private room. Clean and spacious. Good location a short walk from town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay here!

Staying in the Sanctuary area of the hostel was quieter and away from the noise of the nightclub especially on Saturday night. Friday night was so quiet I had the eight bed dorm to myself. The cleaners work really hard and are doing a great job. There isn't a lift and the stairs are a bit awkward but I spent 60 pounds for three nights worth it. Go to The Fat Dog Cafe, the cat cafe down the road and the park opposite the hostel has geothermal activity and footpools. Worth staying here and Rotorua is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
,Handy location close to the city and local attractions
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great pool and service

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful especially when I missed the bus to the Maori village. The pool is amazing 36-38 degrees can spend hours in there. The room was comfortable and had enough room. Only downside was the kitchen was dirty everytime I went in there. Bar opposite goes till midnight if you have one of the rooms on that side you can hear the music but it doesn't stay open too late.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Mel, Palmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lucky I had a few drinks otherwise I doubt I would have gone to sleep. Pretty noisy but what do u expect!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing and rundown

Base feels shabby and tired. Bathrooms were small and not very clean. Kitchen was dirty with damaged cupboards and hardly any space or crockery/cutlery, dirty fridges and no tea towels(all the dishes were in the draining rack!). Wish we had stayed at the YHA which looked new and very close by!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Hamilton NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, tidy and simple. Perfect location in the city. Right next to a bar which could be loud at night I imagine but that's half the reason for staying there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice hôtel with à lot of facilities

The staff is very compétent and gentle. Place is very central. A lot of informations Was given to me about what coule be done in the Rotorua area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Risk your personal belongings

I was really disappointed that the hostel does not offer any kind of safe storage such as lockers. When i asked about this, the receptionist kind of laughed in my face which made me feel as though they did not care about the safety of my personal belongings. I felt that this represented the businesses lack of understanding towards their target market, people who are travelling from different countries with important documents such as passports, cameras and mobile phones. Apart from that, I enjoyed my time staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Clean, decent place to stay

Nice, clean room and beds; bring an eye mask as no curtains on room windows, but not a major. Comfortable bed, clean duvet and pillow
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is very near to the street where all the restaurant gathered. The bar next to it it's a bit loud, but it's fine as my room is on the other side of the hallway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla Patrick, New Zealand

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

Best Backpackers in Rotorua, NZ

By far..this is the best hostel n chain of hostels in New Zealand. I highly recommend the one in rotorua.

10/10 Excellent

Antti

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

Hyvä hostelli

Hyvä ja siisti hostelli mukavalla sängyllä. Keittiössä oli hyvät vermeer ruuanlaittoa varten. Alakerran respassa ilmainen netti, mutta jos halusi omaan huoneeseen niin siitä sai pulittaa 4 dollaria.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bekvämt och rent. Mycket trevligt !

Mycket fräscht. Rent o trevligt kök med balkong. Glad hjälpsam personal. Nära till allt. Fina fräscha rum .kaklade badrum på rummet.

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

Double room in a quiet area

Stayed in a double room which was perfectly located in the quiet area of the hostel. Didn't hear people partying at all, which was surprising and a big plus. Room was clean with free coffee, it could use a renovation but it was fine. Located near the hot pools. Overall a good stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable bed. 8 bed dorm room.A bit crowdy. Helpful staff, gave good suggestion on activity. Free to left luggage when I arrive in early morning

6/10 Okay

Lotoholik pl, Warsaw Poland

Liked: Staff & service

Not bad if u are a party animal ;)

Lava club next door makes it loud in most of the rooms. Location ok. Super friendly staff. In winter it's a bit cold in the rooms - heating was off and couldn't close widows properly. In summer should be fine. Outdoor pool is a big plus.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Können wir sehr weiterempfehlen. Wir bekamen ein 5er Zimmer bezhalt haben wir ein 2er. Es gibt ein Pool den man gratis benutzen kann und der natürlich warm ist

8/10 Good

Gwynneth, Wellington, NZ

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

Warm in every way, welcoming and relaxing.

Loved the room and the welcoming staff. Our room overlooked the pool and was very comfortable. We had a great night's sleep. Highly recommended.