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Base Backpackers Rotorua

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Great budget accommodation in the heart of Rotorua, overlooking the beautiful Kuirau geothermal and just minutes walk from shops and cafés. Base Rotorua is located smack in the middle of the central business district, for your convenience!

BASE Rotorua offers a variety of clean dorm rooms as well as deluxe rooms with private facilities for those wanting to stay in style. Exclusive only to Base, the up market, luxury Sanctuary rooms, for girls only! Most rooms have their own bathrooms and balconies and some have their own kitchenette.

Our friendly staff with give you local tips to ensure you experience the best of Rotorua’s amazing geothermal forces, Maori culture, history and the many adventurous activities. Check out the Lava Bar – Rotorua’s hottest night spot with a state of the art sound system, big screens and fantastic outdoor decks. Open for fun 7 days a week, you can meet up with old friends, or make some new ones.

Activities and facilities

  • 24 hour front desk
  • Bar / Lounge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Business centre
  • Gay friendly
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking floors
  • Off-site secure undercover parking
  • Outdoor pool - heated
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Vending machines
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi access
Location 1286 Arawa Street
Rotorua 3201 New Zealand

Base Backpackers Rotorua

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Rooms and rates

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Room description
Rates shown in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Private Double/Twin En NZ$68 80 80 80 80 80 SoldSoldSold100 100 80 80 80 80
Book Double - Shared Bathroom NZ$66 70 70 70 70 70 80 80 80 80 80 70 70 70 70
Book 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite NZ$31 30 30 30 30 30 SoldSoldSold35 35 30 30 30 30
Book Sanctuary Female Only NZ$31 30 30 30 30 30 35 35 35 35 35 30 30 30 30
Book 8 Bed Dorm Ensuite NZ$29 28 28 28 28 28 35 35 35 35 35 28 28 28 28
Book 10 Bed Dorm NZ$18 26 26 26 26 26 35 35 35 35 35 26 26 26 26
Book Private Double/Twin En
Our Private rooms contain their own bathroom with separate shower and toilet. Our beds are made using high-quality fresh linen to ensure we meet Base standards.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 double
Cancellation policy: No Cancellations or Changes ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.

  • Broadband
  • Dryer
  • Full kitchen
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Shower
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Double - Shared Bathroom
Cosy room with double bed. Shared bathrooms located next to the room.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 double
Cancellation policy: No Cancellations or Changes ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.

  • Broadband
  • Dryer
  • Full kitchen
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Shower
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite
At BASE Rotorua you can enjoy the fun & friendly atmosphere by choosing a multi-share dorm room. All rooms are clean and tidy rooms, with fantastic beds and hotel quality linen.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 bunk bed
Cancellation policy: No Cancellations or Changes ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.

  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Broadband
  • Dryer
  • Full kitchen
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Sanctuary Female Only
At BASE Rotorua you can enjoy the fun & friendly atmosphere by choosing a multi-share dorm room. All rooms are clean and tidy rooms, with fantastic beds and hotel quality linen.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 bunk bed
Cancellation policy: No Cancellations or Changes ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.

  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Broadband
  • Dryer
  • Full kitchen
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 8 Bed Dorm Ensuite
At BASE Rotorua you can enjoy the fun & friendly atmosphere by choosing a multi-share dorm room. All rooms are clean and tidy rooms, with fantastic beds and hotel quality linen.
Rates are for 1 person. Extra adults NZ$29.00. The room caters for a maximum of 8 adults.
Single bed
1 bunk bed
Cancellation policy: No Cancellations or Changes ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.

  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Broadband
  • Dryer
  • Full kitchen
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 10 Bed Dorm
At BASE Rotorua you can enjoy the fun & friendly atmosphere by choosing a multi-share dorm room. All rooms are clean and tidy rooms, with fantastic beds and hotel quality linen.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 bunk bed
Cancellation policy: No Cancellations or Changes ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.

  • Non-smoking only
Business facilities
Features:
• Range of rooms from private en suite to multi dorm share
• Fully made up beds with hotel quality linen rooms
• Under bed storage lockers in multi-share rooms
• Sanctuary wing for girls only
• Modern kitchen and dining facilities
• TV lounge and spacious sun deck chill out area
• Two hot mineral pools
• Large outdoor heated swimming pool
• Base Travel desk for expert advice and exclusive deals
• Global Gossip High speed wireless internet access
• The Lava Bar: Rotorua's hottest nightspot
• On site car park
• Luggage storage
 
Check In 1230hrs
Check In Instructions On check in you will required to fill in a check in form and pay a $20 Key Bond (refundable on check out when you return the key).
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There To and from the airport:
The public transport bus ‘City ride’ departs every half-hour between 6.40am and 5.45pm, and only costs $220pp. It's a 5 minute walk to Base Backpackers from the drop off point.

Super Shuttle:
The Super Shuttle service ranges in price depending on how many people in the group from $17 for one person to $20 for a group of 3 – and you will get dropped off right at our front door! Heading back to airport: When you want to return to the Airport book the Super Shuttle at Base Backpackers reception and they will collect you.

Driving to Base Rotorua:
When leaving Auckland get onto the Southern Motorway (SH1) heading towards Hamilton – then follow the signs! When you get to Tirau get onto the Geothermal Highway SH5. Follow the signs into the city centre, as you enter the CBD, Base Backpackers Rotorua will be the first hostel you see - on the corner of Arawa and Ranolf Streets, we are right opposite Kuirau Geothermal Park.

Backpacker buses:
Just Tell the Bus Driver that you’re staying at Base Backpackers Rotorua and they will drop you off at the door.
Parking Free off street parking is available.
Things To Do Great budget accommodation in the heart of Rotorua, overlooking the beautiful Kuirau geothermal and just minutes walk from shops and cafés.