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Ariki Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in New Plymouth with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Terrace/patio
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room
Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed) | View from room
Shared kitchen
Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$82
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Explore the area

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25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, 4312
  • Place, Wind Wand
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre City Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

New Plymouth

Ariki Backpackers puts you in the heart of New Plymouth, within steps of Richmond Cottage and Centre City Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .The restaurant, The Good Home Bar, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this New Plymouth CBD hostel include Real Tart Gallery and Wind Wand.
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What's nearby

  • Wind Wand - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puke Ariki - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pukekura Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Itch Wine Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Viet Nom Nom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Three Sisters Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salt Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ms White - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ariki Backpackers

Hostel in New Plymouth with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have WiFi and wired Internet for a fee. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Ariki Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this New Plymouth hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ariki Backpackers offers 10 shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout curtains. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Good Home Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Ariki Backpackers
Ariki Backpackers Hostel
Ariki Backpackers Hostel New Plymouth
Ariki Backpackers New Plymouth
Ariki Backpackers New Plymouth
Ariki Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ariki Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation New Plymouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ariki Backpackers?

Ariki Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ariki Backpackers?

As of 2 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ariki Backpackers on 16 Feb 2026 start from AU$82.16, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Ariki Backpackers?

Yep, Ariki Backpackers is a short 20-minute walk from Fitzroy Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and kayaking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ariki Backpackers?

No, Ariki Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ariki Backpackers?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Ariki Backpackers's onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ariki Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ariki Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ariki Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 168 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool place!! Clean and tidy and actual comfortable beds! Great location, will definitely look to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ofer, Santa Monica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Not as clean as most hostels in New Zealand. Guests did not keep the kitchen as clean as in others as well. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim and Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Our expectations were largely matched for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only had one issue, but it was a frustrating one. Had a room with a shower. Went to take a shower around 9pm and there was NO hot water! Fortunately, I tried again around 11, and took a quick shower for fear of running out of hot water. Outside of this issue, the room was fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

10/10 Excellent

Dru

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good place the manager was a cool dude was very welcoming definitely recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Safe, quiet, good vibes from staff and other backpackers. A bit outdated could use some upkeep. Overall good spot for solo travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are very good and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was brillriant. Chris was super friendly, welcoming and helpful. Everything was great. Unfortunately, sleep was disturbed by the noise from the bar / party next door until the small hrs. Plus we had thought that the backpackers had a car park, which it didnt. Facilities were good though and we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Except the mattresses. The mattresses were so bad that one of our group said they would have preferred kicking a policeman in the nuts and spend the night in the cells. Even the noise of the bar directly under the backpackers was bearable. The mattresses - not so much. Staff were friendly, and helpful. The kitchen was large enough for several parties to be cooking at once and you can’t beat the location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Erlyn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zhaoxuan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly with a very homely vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nik

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not a pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I didn’t like was parking. I had a car and there was no parking facilities near the backpackers. Outside of this it more more than adequate! The attendant was friendly & helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed there for 3 nights so far, 1 next week. Everyone has been great. Some of the mess is from the Backpackers being lazy and not doing their dishes and leaving pizza boxes for the staff to clean up. Very good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hamahona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm feeling to the building along with the staff. Very convenient to town Centre, bus services and the beach. I recommend the Ariki back Packer's to anyone looking for accommodation in the New Plymouth area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I meant to put 2 stars about property conditions. It is clean and beds you cannot fault. The building and some chattels could eg paint and carpets. Some Backpackers leave the kitchen messy too. Thry need
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024