Haka House Rotorua

5.0 star property

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Lounge
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Lounge
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

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

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

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

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Female

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

Twin Room

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

King Room Ensuite

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

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

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 bed Dorm

  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 4-bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 6-bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

Haka House Rotorua

5-star hostel in Inner City
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Haka House Rotorua features a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This eco-certified hostel also offers a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2023.

Haka House Rotorua is a smoke-free property.

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

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - December 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: NZD 15.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Haka House Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 76 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drunk kids up till almost 5am.
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

6/10 Okay

Abram

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs deep cleaning

The bathroom had an incredible amount of black mould on the bathroom ceiling which is unacceptable. Room 2
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kazuyuki, Chiba city

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Simple, unfussy accommodation - very clean and tidy. Amazing communal area and kitchen facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024