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Ariki Backpackers

3.5-star property
25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, 1800 796 370
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4.3 out of 5
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"Good place. Friendly staff. Our stay was very pleasant " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 20 Jul 2020

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Hotel Description

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 WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Sights within a 15-minute walk of this New Plymouth CBD hostel include Real Tart Gallery and Wind Wand.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$57* Per night/room 6 Jul. - 7 Jul.

Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Family Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Ariki Backpackers ratings based on 37 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Ariki Backpackers

Everyone (24) Couples (3) Family (9)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 16 Jan. 2021

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4 out of 5
Good place. Friendly staff. Our stay was very pleasant

Posted by , from Auckland on 20 Jul. 2020

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5 out of 5
Great location, helpful and friendly staff, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.

Posted by on 16 Nov. 2019

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3 out of 5
Too noisy at night on Thursday to saturday nights. Customer service was very friendly and welcoming.

Posted by on 7 Apr. 2019

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5 out of 5
Excellent location in the CBD, staff very friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced bicycle hire. We stayed in a double room and the bed was pretty comfortable and it was nice and clean. The kitchen could do with a bit of a clean but was well equipt and basics like herbs, oil and tea are provided.

Posted by on 21 Aug. 2018

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4 out of 5
Great stay enjoyed the fact it was in the centre of town and at a great price piont

Posted by , from Tauranga on 27 Apr. 2018

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3 out of 5
Adequate facilities that are tired. Great to be in the centre of town and close to activities.

Posted by on 4 Apr. 2018

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4 out of 5
Very good but Saturday night was very noisy from the action in the bar below

Posted by on 4 Nov. 2017

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3 out of 5

Convenient place to stay for most facilities in Ne

Pros: The convenient situation.
Cons: A parking area would be a vast improvement.
Location: The location is perfect for shopping (Centre City or Devon Street), Meuseum, Walkway, Library, Public Bus stop, Cafe's.
Bedrooms were adequate and clean. Kitchen adequate, but not always left clean and tidy by users.

Posted by , from Centre North Island on 5 Apr. 2017

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4 out of 5

Great backpackers, centrally located.

had a great time at ariki. awesome location. great set up with helpful staff & lotsa great info about the taranaki area. local pub can get roudy near the weekend. recommended.

Posted by , from auckland on 24 Mar. 2017

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About the Ariki Backpackers

Location 25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, 4312

Property Features

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. You'll find a business center on site. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Ariki Backpackers. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this New Plymouth hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge) , Wired internet access - surcharge

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

Ariki Backpackers offers 10 shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

  • Accommodations are shared
  • Communal kitchen access
  • Hair dryer available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

The Good Home Bar - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 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. 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 staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

No onsite 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 each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place and cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.