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The Rotten Apple Back Packers

Property class: 1

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A kitchen with a stove, sink, and chalkboard with #PottenAppleFamily.
A waterfall cascading over rocks surrounded by dense greenery.
A crowded street scene with vintage cars and people.
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small wooden shelf, and a window.
A pool table, sofas, a TV, and a mural in a room with green walls and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$62
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Explore the area

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114 Heretaunga St E, Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, 4122
  • Place, Hawke's Bay Opera House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hastings City Art Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Planet
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a small wooden table.

Economy Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden furniture, and a window with curtains.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden shelf, and a carpeted floor.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden shelf, and a carpeted floor.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed with a wooden storage drawer, a window with curtains, and a small wooden shelf.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a single bed, a wooden dresser, and two windows with curtains.

Basic Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden furniture, and a window with curtains.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Hastings

The Rotten Apple Back Packers puts you in the heart of Hastings, within steps of Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre and Hastings City Art Gallery. Highlights at this hostel include in-room washers/dryers and free WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Hastings hostel include Westerman's Building and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
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What's nearby

  • Westerman's Building - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hawke's Bay Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hastings City Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cornwall Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Splash Planet - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Te Mata Figs Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Off the Track - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Rotten Apple Back Packers

As a guest of The Rotten Apple Back Packers, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The Rotten Apple Back Packers also features laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hastings hostel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Rotten Apple Back Packers offers 40 accommodations with washers/dryers and portable fans. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 19 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (100 centimetre high)
  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Washing machine/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rotten Apple Back Packers on 25 Aug 2026 start from NZ$62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

The closest beach to The Rotten Apple Back Packers is Napier Beach (11.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

No, The Rotten Apple Back Packers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Rotten Apple Back Packers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ngakahikatea

Liked: Staff & service
Owners are lovely. Great value for money. There are stairs you need to walk up. Despite the mixed reviews. We enjoyed our 3 night stay in a private room. It's basic and cheap. So you get what you pay for. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026