Haka House Rotorua

Escape to a city center retreat where barbecue grills and foosball tables create the perfect setting for relaxation and entertainment

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January 2026

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February 2026

Dining room - Haka House Rotorua (Rotorua)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished - Haka House Rotorua (Rotorua)

Reception - Haka House Rotorua (Rotorua)

Haka House Rotorua, in the city's heart, offers a peaceful getaway. Enjoy in-room WiFi and relax on the garden terrace. Explore the Polynesian Spa and nearby nature reserve. Helpful staff and laundry facilities add convenience for longer stays.

Very good

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Free WiFi
Laundry

NT$1,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 31 - Feb 1

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Jan 18 - Jan 19

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

118 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Room

Very good

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Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

Heated floors

Desk chair

118 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Twin Room - Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

97 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

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Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

97 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

160 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

97 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 bed Dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Heated floors

159 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Female

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

Heated floors

159 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

161 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

189 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

178 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2023

Private bathroom

189 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Sleeps 1

Twin Room Ensuite

Sleeps 2

Bed In 4-bed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-bed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Female

Sleeps 1

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

Sleeps 1

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite Accessible

Sleeps 1

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Sleeps 1

King Room Ensuite

Sleeps 2

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Sleeps 2

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Female

Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Located in Rotorua, Haka House Rotorua is in the city center. Polynesian Spa and Blue Baths are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Rotorua Night Market and Eat Street. Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with skydiving, ziplining, and ecotours nearby.

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1278 Haupapa Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

Rotorua Night Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Eat Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Rotorua Central Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Tamaki Maori Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Poco. - ‬5 min walk
‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬5 min walk
‪Pig & Whistle - ‬4 min walk
‪Starbucks Rotorua - ‬6 min walk
‪Fat Dog Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Haka House Rotorua

Hostel remodeled in 2023 and located near Skyline Rotorua

A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Haka House Rotorua. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and barbecue grills
Luggage storage, a vending machine, and bicycle parking
A nature reserve, a foosball table, and a billiards/pool table
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All 99 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Separate sitting areas and heating

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Free WiFi
Game room
Parking available
Laundry

NT$2,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 20 - Jan 21

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Onsite parking available only on request
Self parking on site (NZD 15 per night)
Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

Bicycle storage
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
In a nature reserve
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Thin carpet in public areas
Thin carpet in room
Well-lit path to entrance

More

2 floors
3 buildings
Communal living room
Renovated entire property - December 2023
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Shower

Entertainment

Cable/satellite channels

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Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Self parking fee: NZD 15.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Rotorua Backpacker

Rotorua YHA

YHA Backpacker Hostel Rotorua

YHA Rotorua

YHA Rotorua Backpacker

YHA Rotorua Hostel

YHA Rotorua

YHA Rotorua Hostel

Haka House Rotorua Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Haka House Rotorua Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Rotorua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Rotorua?

As of 2026/1/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Rotorua on 2026/1/31 start from NT$1,610, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 15.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Haka House Rotorua?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Haka House Rotorua?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Haka House Rotorua located?

Located in Inner City, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Kuirau Park and Rotorua Night Market. Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Eat Street are also within 10 minutes.

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Haka House Rotorua Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Erica

2025/12/30

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a private room and used the shared bathrooms. Everything was clean, our room was basic but more spacious than we expected. Staff was friendly and helpful, yet most things we needed were automated (like check in/ out). The location is SUPERB! We could walk to “Eat street” and Kuirau Park is across the street, uber rides were readily available, and the InterCity bus stop was a few blocks away. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maralee

2025/10/3

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hostel room was fairly clean and well laid out with outlets and divider curtains on each bunch. Key card access or app access were easy to use.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

2024/10/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely private rooms with ensuite.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

2025/1/31

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super!

Great place. Clean with all you can need

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

TATSUNORI

2025/3/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Everything’s perfect. Kitchen facility were fully equipped. The best thing was the location. Located close to Intercity bus stop. There’s a nice free foot bath within 5mins walk.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

2024/3/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Haka House Rotorua review

Nice place, very clean, good atmosphere and great location.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jones

2024/12/20

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A dining room shared with friends coming from world that is absolutely perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kayla

2025/4/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great room. Good for what we needed it for. Unfortunately there was some male sports team staying there also and were extremely loud. The walls a very very thin. But overall it was an ok experience. Would go there again. Loved seeing all the tourists!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

2025/9/11

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Rotorua reception took so long to check us in. We had a long trip and just wanted to freshen up and get some rest. The shower gel and hand soap in my room was empty. Left to go to dinner then had issues with the swipe card so couldn't get back into my room, my room was on the other side of the building so had to go down & up more flights of stairs to go back down to reception but had to wait there for 30mins while others were getting checked in. Not my best stay at Haka House but other than that my room was clean and cosy.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2025/7/5

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great apart from the cleaning

The bed was comfy, great privacy with the curtains and sturdy built beds. Cozy warm room, lots of showers etc. large kitchen, dining area, TV sofa section. Negatives: I was there for 4 days and they did not clean the room once, mugs left from previous people and a dirty carpet that needed a vacuum, not good. Some of the staff were approachable and friendly, others really weren't and just took over the shared spaces at night, mainly talking over the films in the TV area, so odd when there's other places to sit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

2024/8/19

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great value for money. Simple, unfussy accommodation - very clean and tidy. Amazing communal area and kitchen facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raelene

2024/7/24

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Met some amazing people on my solo travels

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

2024/11/28

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place for a cheaper option. The doors were very noisy on the first night as they closed at each time someone went though but that would be the only downside of the property. Room was very clean and modern

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tetiana

2025/6/9

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quick check in. The bed was great, not soft like in 90% of hotels, so I did not have a back pain. The room was very clean. The bathroom was reasonably clean. Quuet hours are 10pm-7 am, however one neighbor wad talking over the phone and laughing loudly at night for about an hour so i could not sleep. In my humble opinion such guests must be fined.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

2024/5/5

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hostel was comfortable , well equipped and conveniently located. There is no car park but there is free parking nearby

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Takashi

2025/5/2

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hostel's reception closes around 5 p.m., but I didn't notice the email explaining how to check in after hours, which made things quite difficult. Fortunately, someone happened to be at reception and helped me, so I was able to check in without any issues. Still, it made me feel like in this digital age, people without electronic devices might have a hard time staying here. HAKA was quite large in scale, with a spacious kitchen, dining area, and lounge located in a separate building. The rooms, toilets, and showers were well-equipped and clean. I stayed for two nights. Rotorua has wonderful hot springs, so I visited one on my second day. It’s a lovely town and the hostel was a pleasant place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mai

2024/4/6

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The room was clean and well-cleaned, so I was able to stay comfortably! It was also convenient to be able to charge my phone in bed! However, my room was on the first floor, so the noise of people going up and down the stairs and the voices of people checking out early in the morning made it difficult to sleep, which was unfortunate. Other than that it was really great！

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Marissa

2025/6/22

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

Staff were really satff on check in. Location was excellent. Unfortunately we didn't enjoy other things about our stay. Our family booked 3 twin bed rooms. None of the rooms had hot water in the showers. It was luke warm at best. The upstairs rooms were noisy with paper thin walls and people slamming doors all through the night. The ground floor apartment was opposite the dining hall. The door was slamming everytime some went through it, thw floor heating caused the room to be so hot we sweates all night under a sheet and had to open the sliding door as it got too hot to handle. The ensuit bathroom smelt like stale urine and the body wash in the shower was empty. I hate to complain but this was the most expensive place we've stayed, but by far the most problematic. We wanted to love it, but won't ne back.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sergio Castro

2024/2/22

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

It was comfortable and clean. But it was lacking. No fan or AC in the room and there was no soap to bathe. The check in process was fine, but really no soap was surprising. Also the staff could be friendlier.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

2024/3/23

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

No frills

Very small room but comfortable. Very noisy when people were congregating in the courtyard or by the gate (which kept banging loudly all night when people came through, which wasn't much fun). Unpleasant smell came up from the shower after using. Free parking outside the hostel was very handy.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

phil

2024/2/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room and facilities had everything for our 3-day stay. conveniently located in the city, with good street parking and a quiet street. Late check-in was easy with the lockbox. The room was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. The beds were firm and comfortable. The little fridge, electric jug and crockery were appreciated. A few little issues. The room was very tight and small, with no room for luggage, the large unit with the hangers needed to be shelves for storage. Was weird with the single beds together, instead of a queen bed. Stayed for 3 nights with no change of towel service. The access security metal gate is heavy to open carrying gear, noisy opening and closing with people coming and going in the night when you are trying to sleep with the window open to cool a very hot room.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tegan

2025/3/9

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

This hostel has a great location near a geothermal park and feels more modern than others, though the toilets and showers could use an update. The spacious common area makes it easy to meet other travelers. My twin private room was tidy and well-presented, with a handy hanging area. Parking is on the street and paid during business hours, but I had no trouble finding a spot. The first night was fine, but the room got very hot in the afternoon and evening. There's no AC, which feels outdated, though fans are available on request. I left the window open to cool off, but that meant dealing with noise from the common area and the gate slamming shut—despite a sign, few seem to notice. Adding rubber or a soft-close mechanism would help, especially for nearby rooms. The biggest issue was noise from neighboring rooms. Despite a "quiet time," it wasn’t enforced, and the place seemed unstaffed at night. One room blasted music until 9 AM, while another group returned at 3:30 AM, talking loudly. The walls offer little soundproofing—I’ve slept better in dorms. There’s no way to report noise unless it’s an emergency, and the emergency line warns of charges for non-urgent calls. Overall, the hostel has good features, but I’d look elsewhere next time due to the noise and lack of staff presence.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel David

2025/4/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Suited our family of four. Was nice to have the whole room to ourselves. The property is secure with comfortable bunks. Best bunk beds we’ve experienced. Big tidy kitchen with plenty of utensils, tea towels, and plates. The only downside was the kitchen near our room wasn’t functional (a broken tap) and had to go further to the main one through the outside stairs up and down in the wet weather. Some selfish people left their dirty dishes by the broken sink and in the fridge- which weren’t cleared the three days we were there.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viraj

2025/12/25

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Happy with the service

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

2025/10/18

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

full privacy curtain on the shared dormitory + personal reading light in each cabin is helpful to avoid disturbing others in the room.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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