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Haka House Rotorua

5.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel in Rotorua

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby lounge
Lounge
Outdoor dining
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$77
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Desk
Heated floors
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
  • 17.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 bed Dorm

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6 bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Female

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for King Room Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
1278 Haupapa Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 4.2 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 revitalised in 2023 and located near Polynesian Spa
A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Haka House Rotorua. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and smoke-free property
  • Secured bike storage, barbecues and luggage storage
  • A table football, a nature reserve and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 99 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate sitting areas and heating

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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
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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 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.

Payment types

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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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Rotorua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Rotorua on 10 Apr 2025 start from AU$77.11, 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.

How much is parking at Haka House Rotorua?

Self-parking is available for NZD 15.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Haka House Rotorua?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Haka House Rotorua?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Haka House Rotorua located?

Located in the heart of Rotorua, this eco-certified hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kuirau Park and Polynesian Spa. Rotorua Night Market and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Haka House Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jones

A dining room shared with friends coming from world that is absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Lovely private rooms with ensuite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gwendoline

Haka House was my First Choice for staying in Rotorua as is it conveniently located close to the town centre. Parking is free at the park close by or in front of the house except from 9-5 Mo-Fr 9-1(?) Asa, Sunday free Shame that some of the residents are not too tidy and seem to be unable to differentiate between the various garbage bins! The kitchen is well equipped and there is enough space for storing food. The boiling water reservoirs are great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaia

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

2/10 Terrible

Chloé

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen and the washrooms/showers were really dirty. I don't recommand it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hweiling

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

Melissa

Great value for money. Simple, unfussy accommodation - very clean and tidy. Amazing communal area and kitchen facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

YINGHUA

It's quiet and the people so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raelene

Met some amazing people on my solo travels
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Haka House Rotorua review
Nice place, very clean, good atmosphere and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

The hostel was comfortable , well equipped and conveniently located. There is no car park but there is free parking nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Tegan

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

6/10 Okay

Abram

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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

Mai

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！
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Rashmi

Disliked: Amenities
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 Okay

Sarah

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sergio Castro

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Katlin

Liked: Staff & service
Good value for money, bunk beds made private since they have thick curtains. Place was being remodeled so common areas were usable but smelled of paint fumes. Front staff / customer service was quite disappointing - for a hostel, they werent friendly or approachable at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They advertised AC but they didn’t have any and it was blazing hot, we had our windows open but we were right next to the kitchen and they had the lights on late and people were talking. We didn’t get any sleep and checked out at 6:30am.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Vaughan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tv didn’t work and no one to get it going, no shower gel or shampoo, stuff then dumped it at our front door 40 min later. Just poor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

phil

The room and facilities had everything for our 3-day stay. conveniently located in the city, with good street parking and a quiet street. Late check-in was easy with the lockbox. The room was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. The beds were firm and comfortable. The little fridge, electric jug and crockery were appreciated. A few little issues. The room was very tight and small, with no room for luggage, the large unit with the hangers needed to be shelves for storage. Was weird with the single beds together, instead of a queen bed. Stayed for 3 nights with no change of towel service. The access security metal gate is heavy to open carrying gear, noisy opening and closing with people coming and going in the night when you are trying to sleep with the window open to cool a very hot room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Janine

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Eleanora

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Philippe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025