Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Polynesian Spa

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BBQ/picnic Area
Front of property
4 Bed Chalet Ensuite
4 Bed Chalet Ensuite
Double Chalet Ensuite

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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60 Tarewa Road, Rotorua, 3010
  • Eat Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Chalet Ensuite (3 Single beds)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

4 Bed Chalet Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Lodge Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Chalet Ensuite (1 Double and 1 Single beds)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Twin Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Chalet Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Rotorua

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp places you steps from Kuirau Park and within a 15-minute stroll of Lake Rotorua. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Bar is the hostel's own bar. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and noon. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Rotorua hostel include Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua.

What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪BREW | Craft Beer Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Third Place Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Poco Tapas And Wine - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp

Hostel with free parking, near Polynesian Spa
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rotorua hostel.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp offers 98 accommodations. This Rotorua hostel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 in-room wireless Internet: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Backyard Inn Rotorua
Backyard Inn
Backyard Rotorua
The Backyard Inn
Smoke Hot Springs Camp Rotorua
Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp?

Yep, Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp has a free self car park.

Does Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp have a pool?

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp has an outdoor pool.

Does Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp?

No, Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp?

No, only service animals are allowed.