Haka House Rotorua

5.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Polynesian Spa

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Dining room
Lounge
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Outdoor dining
Haka House Rotorua offers a refreshing city center retreat. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind on the garden terrace, and explore the nearby Polynesian Spa or nature reserve. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (11)

  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
$55 nightly
The total price is $64
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Female

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Desk chair
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 4-bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Map
1278 Haupapa Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Haka House Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua puts you within a 10-minute drive of Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Other highlights at this eco-certified hostel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 99 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Onsite self parking (NZD 15.00 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Foosball
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self parking costs NZD 15.00 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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

Are pets allowed at Haka House Rotorua?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Haka House Rotorua?

Yes. Self parking costs NZD 15.00 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Haka House Rotorua?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Haka House Rotorua and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and skydiving. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and ecotours. Haka House Rotorua also has a garden.

What's the area around Haka House Rotorua like?

Haka House Rotorua is in Inner City, a short 14-minute walk from Polynesian Spa and 4 minutes' walk from Rotorua Night Market.

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Reviews

Haka House Rotorua Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Off-street parking was great and convenient, with some reviewers also mentioning free parking outside the hostel. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms and bed.
shane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great apart from the cleaning

The bed was comfy, great privacy with the curtains and sturdy built beds. Cozy warm room, lots of showers etc. large kitchen, dining area, TV sofa section. Negatives: I was there for 4 days and they did not clean the room once, mugs left from previous people and a dirty carpet that needed a vacuum, not good. Some of the staff were approachable and friendly, others really weren't and just took over the shared spaces at night, mainly talking over the films in the TV area, so odd when there's other places to sit.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super!

Great place. Clean with all you can need
Nathalie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick check in. The bed was great, not soft like in 90% of hotels, so I did not have a back pain. The room was very clean. The bathroom was reasonably clean. Quuet hours are 10pm-7 am, however one neighbor wad talking over the phone and laughing loudly at night for about an hour so i could not sleep. In my humble opinion such guests must be fined.
Tetiana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
TATSUNORI, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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!
Kayla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely private rooms with ensuite.
Shelby, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Haka House Rotorua review

Nice place, very clean, good atmosphere and great location.
Andrew, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

A dining room shared with friends coming from world that is absolutely perfect.
Jones, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Drunk kids up till almost 5am.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Kaia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's quiet and the people so friendly.
YINGHUA, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
Charlotte, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great value for money. Simple, unfussy accommodation - very clean and tidy. Amazing communal area and kitchen facilities
Melissa, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Kai, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Met some amazing people on my solo travels
Raelene, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Sophie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff were really satff on check in. Location was excellent. Unfortunately we didn't enjoy other things about our stay. Our family booked 3 twin bed rooms. None of the rooms had hot water in the showers. It was luke warm at best. The upstairs rooms were noisy with paper thin walls and people slamming doors all through the night. The ground floor apartment was opposite the dining hall. The door was slamming everytime some went through it, thw floor heating caused the room to be so hot we sweates all night under a sheet and had to open the sliding door as it got too hot to handle. The ensuit bathroom smelt like stale urine and the body wash in the shower was empty. I hate to complain but this was the most expensive place we've stayed, but by far the most problematic. We wanted to love it, but won't ne back.
Marissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

ロトルアのバス乗り場(i site)から歩いて10分くらいでした。設備もきれいで、過ごしやすかったです。また、フロントデスクの対応時間の到着でしたが、その場合のキーカードの受け取りも、問い合わせたらすぐにメッセージで教えていただけました。とても気持ちよく過ごせました。
Kazuyuki, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hostel was comfortable , well equipped and conveniently located. There is no car park but there is free parking nearby
Susan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
??, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Needs deep cleaning

The bathroom had an incredible amount of black mould on the bathroom ceiling which is unacceptable. Room 2
Abram, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

No frills

Very small room but comfortable. Very noisy when people were congregating in the courtyard or by the gate (which kept banging loudly all night when people came through, which wasn't much fun). Unpleasant smell came up from the shower after using. Free parking outside the hostel was very handy.
Sarah, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The accomodation was too noicy. We were on a King suite by the stairs. People are running up and down the stairs and the corridor. Rooms are not sound proof at all. I don’t recommend this place for anybody who’s looking forward to sleepin on a vacation.

6/10 Good

It was comfortable and clean. But it was lacking. No fan or AC in the room and there was no soap to bathe. The check in process was fine, but really no soap was surprising. Also the staff could be friendlier.
Sergio Castro, 1-night trip