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Haka House Rotorua

5.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel in Rotorua

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Dining room
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Lounge
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$87
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

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

View all photos for Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Entire 4 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 14.88 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 15.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Female

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 14.78 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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
Heated floors
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for King Room Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 17.60 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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
  • 17.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 6 bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 14.78 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4-bed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 4-bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6-bed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 6-bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Female

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for King Room Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua places you in the centre of Rotorua, steps from Kuirau Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Rotorua Night Market. Highlights at this eco-friendly hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Inner City hostel include Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua.
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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 Historic Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Social Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hennessy's Irish Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Haka House Rotorua

Eco-certified hostel in Rotorua
As a guest of Haka House Rotorua, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Haka House Rotorua also features a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Haka House Rotorua was completed in December 2023.

This 5-star Rotorua hostel is smoke free.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Haka House Rotorua offers 99 accommodations. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (NZD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: NZD 15.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Haka House Rotorua.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Haka House Rotorua?

Yep, Haka House Rotorua has a self car park for NZD 15.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Rotorua?

As of 30 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Rotorua on 28 Aug 2025 start from NZ$86.70, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Haka House Rotorua?

No, Haka House Rotorua does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Haka House Rotorua?

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

Are pets allowed at Haka House Rotorua?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Haka House Rotorua?

There isn't one on site, but Government Gardens Golf is a short 15-minute walk away.

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

6/10 Okay

Marissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

elisabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Travelled 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

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024