8/10 Very good
Average
Only one thing is the cleanliness. Need to be improved, especially for the kitchen.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Base Rotorua - Hostel
Adults-only hostel with outdoor pool, near Polynesian Spa
Base Rotorua - Hostel, close to Polynesian Spa, offers a vibrant atmosphere with an on-site restaurant and nightclub. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or unwind in the garden; enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant or play a game of billiards/pool table.
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Popular amenities
- Bar
- 24/7 front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Pool
- Free parking
- Internet access
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurants and bar/lounge
- Outdoor pool
- Nightclub
- WiFi in the lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Vending machine
- Self-serve laundry
- Concierge services
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grills
Feel at home (6)
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Blackout curtains
- BBQ(s)
- Free self-parking
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Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)
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Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
- Park view
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bunk Bed
Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (Sanctuary)
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Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
- Park view
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bunk Bed
Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (8 Beds)
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Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bunk Bed
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
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Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
- Park view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
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Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area
1286 Arawa Street, Rotorua, 3010
About this property
Base Rotorua - Hostel
Base Rotorua - Hostel features a nightclub and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Polynesian Spa. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of Skyline Rotorua.
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Base Rotorua - Hostel Reviews
Good
7.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
8/10 Very good
Great location, provides the basics you need at a reasonable price.
Verified traveller
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The beds could be better, but for the price, this hostel is a great find. It’s clean and the staff is friendly. There’s even a geothermal pool on site. The food at the bar is tasty and affordable.
I think the place must have been recently renovated because it is so clean.
We had a private room with two beds (a double and a twin) with private bath and kitchen (microwave, fridge, sink, kettle). It’s certainly nothing fancy, but a clean comfortable place to stay.
Craig
Craig, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good hostel experience
Overall it was a good hostel experience. Nice people working there, very accomodating. Great location, very close to the mountain.The dorm room near the entrance is adjacent to a bar so it was a little noisy til around 12:30 am, but that was no big deal.
Adam
Adam, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Proper Hostel
Good location for visiting the thermal pools and sightseeing. Bit of a younger crowd which may be appealing to some. Bar downstairs is lively and drinks are cheap. Parking is easy. Get what you pay for-proper hostel. No more, no less. Easy to book sightseeing activities. Yes, the town smells, but that’s not the Hostel’s fault. It smells like sulfur.
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
I am pleased that the room that I've requested which is away from large crowd/noise was provided to me and my family. We are able to get a good sleep.
Pammie
Pammie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Had a private room. Clean and spacious. Good location a short walk from town
Vicky
Vicky, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Stay here!
Staying in the Sanctuary area of the hostel was quieter and away from the noise of the nightclub especially on Saturday night. Friday night was so quiet I had the eight bed dorm to myself. The cleaners work really hard and are doing a great job. There isn't a lift and the stairs are a bit awkward but I spent 60 pounds for three nights worth it. Go to The Fat Dog Cafe, the cat cafe down the road and the park opposite the hostel has geothermal activity and footpools. Worth staying here and Rotorua is amazing.
Steph
Steph, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
,Handy location close to the city and local attractions
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great pool and service
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful especially when I missed the bus to the Maori village. The pool is amazing 36-38 degrees can spend hours in there. The room was comfortable and had enough room. Only downside was the kitchen was dirty everytime I went in there. Bar opposite goes till midnight if you have one of the rooms on that side you can hear the music but it doesn't stay open too late.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Lucky I had a few drinks otherwise I doubt I would have gone to sleep. Pretty noisy but what do u expect!!
Mel
Mel, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Disappointing and rundown
Base feels shabby and tired. Bathrooms were small and not very clean.
Kitchen was dirty with damaged cupboards and hardly any space or crockery/cutlery, dirty fridges and no tea towels(all the dishes were in the draining rack!).
Wish we had stayed at the YHA which looked new and very close by!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean, tidy and simple. Perfect location in the city. Right next to a bar which could be loud at night I imagine but that's half the reason for staying there
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice hôtel with à lot of facilities
The staff is very compétent and gentle. Place is very central. A lot of informations Was given to me about what coule be done in the Rotorua area.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Risk your personal belongings
I was really disappointed that the hostel does not offer any kind of safe storage such as lockers. When i asked about this, the receptionist kind of laughed in my face which made me feel as though they did not care about the safety of my personal belongings. I felt that this represented the businesses lack of understanding towards their target market, people who are travelling from different countries with important documents such as passports, cameras and mobile phones. Apart from that, I enjoyed my time staying here.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Clean, decent place to stay
Nice, clean room and beds; bring an eye mask as no curtains on room windows, but not a major. Comfortable bed, clean duvet and pillow
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
The location is very near to the street where all the restaurant gathered. The bar next to it it's a bit loud, but it's fine as my room is on the other side of the hallway.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Best Backpackers in Rotorua, NZ
By far..this is the best hostel n chain of hostels in New Zealand. I highly recommend the one in rotorua.
Priscilla Patrick
10/10 Exceptional
Hyvä hostelli
Hyvä ja siisti hostelli mukavalla sängyllä. Keittiössä oli hyvät vermeer ruuanlaittoa varten. Alakerran respassa ilmainen netti, mutta jos halusi omaan huoneeseen niin siitä sai pulittaa 4 dollaria.
Antti
10/10 Exceptional
Bekvämt och rent. Mycket trevligt !
Mycket fräscht. Rent o trevligt kök med balkong. Glad hjälpsam personal. Nära till allt. Fina fräscha rum .kaklade badrum på rummet.
Verified traveller
8/10 Very good
Double room in a quiet area
Stayed in a double room which was perfectly located in the quiet area of the hostel. Didn't hear people partying at all, which was surprising and a big plus. Room was clean with free coffee, it could use a renovation but it was fine. Located near the hot pools. Overall a good stay.
Amanda
8/10 Very good
Clean and comfortable bed. 8 bed dorm room.A bit crowdy.
Helpful staff, gave good suggestion on activity. Free to left luggage when I arrive in early morning
Verified traveller
6/10 Good
Not bad if u are a party animal ;)
Lava club next door makes it loud in most of the rooms. Location ok. Super friendly staff. In winter it's a bit cold in the rooms - heating was off and couldn't close widows properly. In summer should be fine. Outdoor pool is a big plus.
Lotoholik pl
10/10 Exceptional
Können wir sehr weiterempfehlen. Wir bekamen ein 5er Zimmer bezhalt haben wir ein 2er.
Es gibt ein Pool den man gratis benutzen kann und der natürlich warm ist
Verified traveller
8/10 Very good
Warm in every way, welcoming and relaxing.
Loved the room and the welcoming staff. Our room overlooked the pool and was very comfortable. We had a great night's sleep. Highly recommended.
Gwynneth
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