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1. The Rotten Apple Back Packers
The Rotten Apple Back Packers1.0 star property
Hastings
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
6.0/10
(2 reviews)
"Owners are lovely. Great value for money. There are stairs you need to walk up. Despite the mixed reviews. We enjoyed our 3 night stay in a private room. It's basic and cheap. So you get what you pay for. Would definitely stay again."
"Owners are lovely. Great value for money. There are stairs you need to walk up. Despite the mixed reviews. We enjoyed our 3 night stay in a private room. It's basic and cheap. So you get what you pay for. Would definitely stay again."
Ngakahikatea
The price is NT$1,161
NT$1,161
NT$1,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Learn more about Waimarama
Golden sands and gentle waves make Waimarama Beach perfect for swimming, surfing, and family picnics. Nearby Hakikino Conservation Reserve offers guided Māori cultural tours where you'll learn about traditional practices and historical significance.
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Top reviews in Waimarama
Te Mata Lodge
Te Mata LodgeAnderson Park
10/10 Excellent
Fay was great and incredibly helpful
Fay was great and incredibly helpful
Todd
Porters Boutique Hotel & Conference Centre
Porters Boutique Hotel & Conference CentreHavelock North
10/10 Excellent
We stayed for a weekend getaway and everything at this hotel was just perfect. I called ahead to request an early check in and the front desk person was very personable and helpful and left a great impression. The hotel is decorated beautifully and the rooms are spacious with great amenities. Lovely robes and slippers, coconut bath products, towel warmer, wet bar sink and coffee setup - the attention to detail makes this a more luxury stay. There is a great restaurant on site with room service...
We stayed for a weekend getaway and everything at this hotel was just perfect. I called ahead to request an early check in and the front desk person was very personable and helpful and left a great impression. The hotel is decorated beautifully and the rooms are spacious with great amenities. Lovely robes and slippers, coconut bath products, towel warmer, wet bar sink and coffee setup - the attention to detail makes this a more luxury stay. There is a great restaurant on site with room service...
Anonymous traveler
Havelock North Motor Lodge
Havelock North Motor LodgeHavelock North
10/10 Excellent
Very nice lodging.
Very nice lodging.
Tony
Mangapapa Hotel
Mangapapa HotelHavelock North
10/10 Excellent
Everything about this hotel was perfect - the grounds, the buildings, the furnishing, the food, the staff. The setting is near an apple orchard and landscaping beautiful. The building is over 100 years old and totally refurbished to beauty and comfort. I wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy the surroundings.
Everything about this hotel was perfect - the grounds, the buildings, the furnishing, the food, the staff. The setting is near an apple orchard and landscaping beautiful. The building is over 100 years old and totally refurbished to beauty and comfort. I wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy the surroundings.
Karen
Bluebell Lodge And Cottage
Bluebell Lodge And CottageLonglands
10/10 Excellent
Carol was so welcoming when we arrived!! Very spacious and clean. Wish we could have stayed longer
Carol was so welcoming when we arrived!! Very spacious and clean. Wish we could have stayed longer
Nancy
Havelock North Holiday Park
Havelock North Holiday ParkHavelock North
10/10 Excellent
We had an amazing experience. Highly recommend staying here.
We had an amazing experience. Highly recommend staying here.
Stacy
Claremonte Motor Lodge
Claremonte Motor LodgeSaint Leonards
10/10 Excellent
Office rep was really friendly and helpful since we needed to do laundry and did not have change for machines. We got coins from him and did the laundry
Office rep was really friendly and helpful since we needed to do laundry and did not have change for machines. We got coins from him and did the laundry
Robert
Portmans Motor Lodge
Portmans Motor LodgeHastings
10/10 Excellent
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Village Motel
Village MotelAnderson Park
10/10 Excellent
Very cute and well-kept suite with Jacuzzi and interesting 1950's retro items. In town and short Uber to/from wineries.
Very cute and well-kept suite with Jacuzzi and interesting 1950's retro items. In town and short Uber to/from wineries.
Gregory
Omahu Motor Lodge
Omahu Motor LodgeFrimley
10/10 Excellent
Great find on a road trip through NZ
Great find on a road trip through NZ
Frances
Motel de la Mer
Motel de la MerNapier South
10/10 Excellent
This was a fabulous room for a great price! The room was spacious, hosts were friendly and helpful, the property is in easy walking distance of downtown. Parking is easy.
This was a fabulous room for a great price! The room was spacious, hosts were friendly and helpful, the property is in easy walking distance of downtown. Parking is easy.
susan
Art Deco Masonic Hotel
Art Deco Masonic HotelNapier South
10/10 Excellent
Only stayed one night due to travel schedule. If my schedule was flexible I would have stayed longer. Great staff and rooms were very comfortable!! Will return when I have another chance.
Only stayed one night due to travel schedule. If my schedule was flexible I would have stayed longer. Great staff and rooms were very comfortable!! Will return when I have another chance.
David
cherry grove motel
cherry grove motelHavelock North
8/10 Good
Solid place to stay. Kind of 50 to 60's vibe to it, although updated. Park right at your entry. Stayed in room #4, which was a end unit, all units are ground level. 3 nights in mid-November 2025.
Negatives:
Wi-fi was a bit weaker & only working 50% of the time, Too much outside light shining in at night - particularly on the car parking side, awkward hand sanitizer dispenser instead of soap at sink, No USB ports.
Positives:
Easy check-in. Room was quiet, clean, & comfortable. Water was...
Solid place to stay. Kind of 50 to 60's vibe to it, although updated. Park right at your entry. Stayed in room #4, which was a end unit, all units are ground level. 3 nights in mid-November 2025.
Negatives:
Wi-fi was a bit weaker & only working 50% of the time, Too much outside light shining in at night - particularly on the car parking side, awkward hand sanitizer dispenser instead of soap at sink, No USB ports.
Positives:
Easy check-in. Room was quiet, clean, & comfortable. Water was...
Jon
Pebble Beach Motor Inn
Pebble Beach Motor InnNapier South
10/10 Excellent
The room was quite large and the ocean view was outstanding. Everything was clean and the beds were comfortable. We were able to walk to dinner, the parks, the main street and the aquarium. We had everything we needed for our 2 night stay.
The room was quite large and the ocean view was outstanding. Everything was clean and the beds were comfortable. We were able to walk to dinner, the parks, the main street and the aquarium. We had everything we needed for our 2 night stay.
Alisa
Cumberland Court Motel
Cumberland Court MotelFrimley
10/10 Excellent
Nowadays the rooms in motels are SO tiny, you almost feel claustrophobic, but Cumberland's rooms are large and comfortable, well supplied, clean, and windows with cross-ventilation. Even the bathrooms are large. We were very impressed, enjoyed our 9-day stay there immensely, and would definitely book there again. Cumberland Motel is just about in the center of Hastings, New Zealand, so we also had easy access to wherever we wanted to go. The owners were very hospitable, too, and we honestly...
Nowadays the rooms in motels are SO tiny, you almost feel claustrophobic, but Cumberland's rooms are large and comfortable, well supplied, clean, and windows with cross-ventilation. Even the bathrooms are large. We were very impressed, enjoyed our 9-day stay there immensely, and would definitely book there again. Cumberland Motel is just about in the center of Hastings, New Zealand, so we also had easy access to wherever we wanted to go. The owners were very hospitable, too, and we honestly...
Kathy
Deco City Motor Lodge
Deco City Motor LodgeOnekawa
10/10 Excellent
Good
Good
Celia
The Crown Hotel Napier
The Crown Hotel NapierAhuriri
10/10 Excellent
Nice hotel in Napier New Zealand close to the water. With nice water views good location close to restaurants and shopping. Loved the antique shop next door! Room was nicely appointed comfy bed and great pillow selection... Ring in advance if you require extra bedding for the suite.
Nice hotel in Napier New Zealand close to the water. With nice water views good location close to restaurants and shopping. Loved the antique shop next door! Room was nicely appointed comfy bed and great pillow selection... Ring in advance if you require extra bedding for the suite.
Donna
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hostels in Waimarama?
Our travelers like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may have budget-friendly prices: Beach Front Motel Napier - 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the heart of Waimarama. Guests can enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a restaurant at this holiday park. Art Deco Masonic Hotel - 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the heart of Waimarama. You can take advantage of free parking, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Waimarama?
The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 50°F. Average annual precipitation for Waimarama is 34 inches.
What is there to see and do in Waimarama?
Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy these things around Waimarama. Get out into nature with places like Waimarama Beach, Ocean Beach, and Te Mata Peak. Cultural attractions include Hawke's Bay Opera House and Birdwoods Gallery. Additional attractions include Craggy Range, Black Barn Vineyards, and Mangakuri Beach.
What's the best way to get to and around Waimarama while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Waimarama on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay), 24.9 mi (40 km) from the city center.