Rotorua Hostels

Here's what I loved about this place: 1. **Immersive Farm Experience:** From the moment we checked in, we were given food to feed the alpacas. Stepping out of our room, we were greeted by a large lawn where four gentle alpacas and a little lamb roamed leisurely. Our kids spent the entire afternoon feeding the animals – it was incredibly therapeutic! Waking up, we could open the window and watch alpacas grazing. In the evening, sitting on the patio as the sunset painted the grass was an absolutely unique and magical atmosphere. 2. **Private Cabins with All the Comforts:** All units are standalone cabins, each with its own private entrance and yard. There's a dedicated free parking spot right at the door, making luggage handling and parking super convenient. The rooms were spotless and brand new, equipped with AC, heating, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a smart TV. Each unit also boasts a full kitchen with all the pots, pans, and utensils you could need, so buying groceries and cooking your own meals is a breeze. Perfect for both short and long stays. The bedding was soft, and the double-glazed windows provided excellent sound insulation – at night, all we heard were birds and the wind, ensuring a wonderfully peaceful sleep. 3. **Kid-Friendly & Stress-Free for Parents:** The property features a huge outdoor play area with a trampoline, swings, and a sandpit slide, allowing kids to burn off energy while parents can relax on the patio. The host is Chinese, so communication in Mandarin was seamless. They were incredibly helpful with small things like needing a travel adapter or extra daily essentials, paying attention to every detail. 4. **Perfect Location: Secluded Yet Convenient:** Just a 6-minute drive from the city center, it's quiet and peaceful without the city noise. Yet, it's incredibly close to all the main attractions: Skyline Gondola, Te Puia Māori Village, ZORB, and Agrodome Farm are all within a 1-3 minute drive. No need to rush in the mornings to get to your activities, perfectly balancing tranquility with travel convenience.

This guesthouse was incredibly cozy. The lady who checked us in was super nice, and most importantly, the soundproofing was excellent — it was completely quiet at night, so I slept really well. Out of all the places we stayed on both the North and South Islands during our trip, this was definitely the most comfortable night's sleep we had.

A great stay overall, especially for the price. The accommodation may be small, but it has everything you need. Kitchenware and facilities were well-equipped, we can cook and feel comfortable even for a two-night stay. Pleasantly surprised that housekeeping still came by during our stay, they even helped wash our dishes, which was a really nice touch. The TV also had Netflix, so it was perfect for relaxing in the evening. The location is very convenient, with plenty of shops and places nearby. The front desk staff were also friendly and helpful, especially when guiding us with parking. One of the highlights was the view from the second-floor balcony in the morning, the scenery were beautiful. As for downsides, the parking spaces were quite narrow. If the property is busy and most spots are occupied, getting in and out with a car can be challenging. Also, the building itself feels a bit old, so the overall impression when entering was slightly dated and not as clean or fresh as expected, though that may be more due to the age of the property. Sound insulation was also quite poor, so light sleepers may want to bring earplugs for a more comfortable night’s sleep.

The owner was great, providing a washer and dryer which solved the inconvenience of doing laundry while traveling. The place was clean and tidy, and the room was excellent. The 2-bedroom, 1-living room, 1-bathroom setup is perfect for family trips.

The so-called breakfast was too poor. It only consisted of two slices of bread, two cans of yogurt, a 200ml box of milk, and a few jams. They were placed in the room on the day of check-in. The key is that the yogurt and milk were not placed in the refrigerator. The so-called motel hot springs are just two tiled pools from the 1970s in China.

The hotel offers laundry and drying services. You just scan and pay to use them, though you might need to figure out the timing for the cycles. The washer and dryer capacity is quite large! The hotel also has a heated swimming pool, which is a nice touch!

The room is clean and tidy, and the service attitude is very good. The living room has air conditioning, the bedroom has heating, the kitchen utensils are also very clean, the children have a lot of fun in the hot spring pool, and there is a western restaurant at the door, which is very convenient.

The hotel was super convenient, about a 15-minute walk from Rotorua's bus terminal and close to a supermarket. We didn't cook, but having a kitchen with plates and cutlery was really handy for when we got takeout. However, the Trip.com listing mentioned a hot spring that's no longer there. When I asked, they said it was removed about five years ago due to issues. It's really disappointing that it's still advertised on Trip.com, as that was a big reason we chose this place.

Very friendly and helpful staff. The accomodation is next to Government Gardens, Lake Rotorua, and Wai Ariki. EatStreet and the i-site centre is less than 10 minute walk. There's plenty of parking space next to the accommodation. The room is clean, there's a heat pump. They have ironing board, iron, hair dryer, stove, kettle, cutlery, and plates.

The room is clean and tidy, very comfortable, suitable for two families or a few friends to stay together, it is worth recommending. I hope to have the opportunity to stay here again next time.