Haka House Rotorua

Property class: 5 and above
City-center hostel within easy reach of Polynesian Spa

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Haka House Rotorua offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Polynesian Spa. 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 include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • 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)
The current price is $42
$48 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22

Room options

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with stacked plates, and a wooden ceiling.

King Room Ensuite

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a hanging coat rack, and a view of the outdoors.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with stacked plates, and a wooden ceiling.

Twin Room - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bunk bed with a wooden frame, a pull-out drawer cabinet with a pillow inside, and a curtain partially covering the window.

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with stacked plates, and a wooden ceiling.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with stacked plates, and a wooden ceiling.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with stacked plates, and a wooden ceiling.

Bed in 6 bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with stacked plates, and a wooden ceiling.

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Female

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A narrow room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a small window.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with stacked plates, and a wooden ceiling.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with stacked plates, and a wooden ceiling.

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with stacked plates, and a wooden ceiling.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1278 Haupapa Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Rotorua Night Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Poco. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Mexican Zapata - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Early Bird Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Haka House Rotorua

  • Haka House Rotorua offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Polynesian Spa. 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 include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 99 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Parking

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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

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 7 minutes' walk from Eat Street.

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Reviews

Haka House Rotorua Reviews

8.2

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8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

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6/10 Good

Haka house was an OK place to stay at. The private room with en-suite was basic but had everything we needed - a comfortable bed, charging ports and a bathroom with toiletries. Unfortunately, it was very noisy though - the walls must’ve been very thin so you could hear talking from neighbouring rooms and in addition to this, large groups of young people were staying, who were screaming and shouting (including very early in the morning). We struggled to find the car park so just ended up paying for a public car park across the road (which was fine!).
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8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay, close to the park. Bathrooms could have been cleaner as well as the communal kitchen. For the price would stay again
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8/10 Very good

Located at good spot. Dorm room is
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Easy check in. Nice room. Good location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely private rooms with ensuite.
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10/10 Exceptional

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Nice place, very clean, good atmosphere and great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Compact clean room. Comfortable bed. TV kettle and fridge in room. Friendly helpful staff. Big clean kitchen and lounge area. Good location
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a private room and used the shared bathrooms. Everything was clean, our room was basic but more spacious than we expected. Staff was friendly and helpful, yet most things we needed were automated (like check in/ out). The location is SUPERB! We could walk to “Eat street” and Kuirau Park is across the street, uber rides were readily available, and the InterCity bus stop was a few blocks away. We would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hostel room was fairly clean and well laid out with outlets and divider curtains on each bunch. Key card access or app access were easy to use.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super!

Great place. Clean with all you can need
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8/10 Very good

A dining room shared with friends coming from world that is absolutely perfect.
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8/10 Very good

Great value for money. Simple, unfussy accommodation - very clean and tidy. Amazing communal area and kitchen facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

Met some amazing people on my solo travels
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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.
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8/10 Very good

The hostel was comfortable , well equipped and conveniently located. There is no car park but there is free parking nearby
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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
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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!
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and well-cleaned, so I was able to stay comfortably! It was also convenient to be able to charge my phone in bed! However, my room was on the first floor, so the noise of people going up and down the stairs and the voices of people checking out early in the morning made it difficult to sleep, which was unfortunate. Other than that it was really great！
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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.
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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.
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6/10 Good

Rotorua reception took so long to check us in. We had a long trip and just wanted to freshen up and get some rest. The shower gel and hand soap in my room was empty. Left to go to dinner then had issues with the swipe card so couldn't get back into my room, my room was on the other side of the building so had to go down & up more flights of stairs to go back down to reception but had to wait there for 30mins while others were getting checked in. Not my best stay at Haka House but other than that my room was clean and cosy.
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8/10 Very good

This hostel's reception closes around 5 p.m., but I didn't notice the email explaining how to check in after hours, which made things quite difficult. Fortunately, someone happened to be at reception and helped me, so I was able to check in without any issues. Still, it made me feel like in this digital age, people without electronic devices might have a hard time staying here. HAKA was quite large in scale, with a spacious kitchen, dining area, and lounge located in a separate building. The rooms, toilets, and showers were well-equipped and clean. I stayed for two nights. Rotorua has wonderful hot springs, so I visited one on my second day. It’s a lovely town and the hostel was a pleasant place to stay.