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Haka House Rotorua

5.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel in Rotorua

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Dining room
Lounge
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Outdoor dining
Haka House Rotorua offers a refreshing city center retreat. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind on the garden terrace, and explore the nearby Polynesian Spa or nature reserve. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £35
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

Room options

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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
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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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
  • 97 sq ft
  • 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
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
Laptop workspace
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 189 sq ft
  • 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
  • 189 sq ft
  • 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
  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 4-bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 6-bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
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About the area

Located in Rotorua, Haka House Rotorua is in the city centre. Polynesian Spa and Blue Baths are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rotorua Night Market and Eat Street. Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking, ziplining and skydiving nearby.
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Map
1278 Haupapa Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Poco Tapas And Wine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fat Dog Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Haka House Rotorua

Eco-certified hostel remodelled 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 secured bike storage
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property 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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 23 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Rotorua on 28 Aug 2025 start from £34.66, 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 Inner City, 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay here. Modern, confortable and clean. Big living room and kitchen, so nice. I recommand for sure Haka House Rotorua !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom could do with decent clean. Floors walls and shower
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely private rooms with ensuite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jones

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

YINGHUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's quiet and the people so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Haka House Rotorua review

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

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drunk kids up till almost 5am.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in. The bed was great, not soft like in 90% of hotels, so I did not have a back pain. The room was very clean. The bathroom was reasonably clean. Quuet hours are 10pm-7 am, however one neighbor wad talking over the phone and laughing loudly at night for about an hour so i could not sleep. In my humble opinion such guests must be fined.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

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

8/10 Good

Gwendoline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel's reception closes around 5 p.m., but I didn't notice the email explaining how to check in after hours, which made things quite difficult. Fortunately, someone happened to be at reception and helped me, so I was able to check in without any issues. Still, it made me feel like in this digital age, people without electronic devices might have a hard time staying here. HAKA was quite large in scale, with a spacious kitchen, dining area, and lounge located in a separate building. The rooms, toilets, and showers were well-equipped and clean. I stayed for two nights. Rotorua has wonderful hot springs, so I visited one on my second day. It’s a lovely town and the hostel was a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Océanne

Disliked: Cleanliness
The shower was extremely dirty. Gross. It was also very noisy there’s was a big group who opened and closed the door over and over again until very late in the night. Very loud and we could hear people talking between room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Abram

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

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Katlin

Disliked: 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

6/10 Okay

Sergio Castro

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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

4/10 Poor

Vaughan

Disliked: 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025