Experience a warm Base Rotorua welcome in the geothermal wonderland that is Rotorua. Make Base Rotorua Backpackers your base in this small city with natural beauty.
Base Rotorua Backpackers commands the best location in town overlooking the beautiful, historic Kuirau geothermal park and just minutes walk from the lake and Rotorua's cafè and shopping precinct. With a large geothermally heated outdoor pool, Base Rotorua Backpacker is the place to stay in Rotorua.
Rotorua hostel features and facilities
- Top Location overlooking Kuirau geothermal park
- Large heated outdoor swimming pool
- Free onsite car parking|| Private and multi-share rooms
- Global Gossip high speed internet facilities
- Single sex rooms available
- 5 mins walk to main shopping precinct
- Courtyard chill out area
- Expert local travel advice and exclusive discounts
Base Backpackers Rotorua hostel
1286 Arawa Street, Rotorua, New Zealand
+64 7 348 8636 Freecall 0800 BASE NZ (0800 2273 69) within New Zealand
rotorua@stayatbase.com
Base Rotorua is right in central Rotorua! We have views across to Kuirau Geothermal park so you can explore the biggest free geothermal attraction in town, or you can stroll two blocks and be right amongst all Rotorua's shops restaurants and cafes!
To and from the airport: The public transport bus ‘Cityride’ departs every half-hour between 6.40am and 5.45pm, and only costs $220pp. It's a 5 minute walk to Base Backpackers from the drop off point.
The Super Shuttle service ranges in price depending on how many people in the group from $17 for one person to $20 for a group of 3 – and you will get dropped off right at our front door! Heading back to airport: When you want to return to the Airport book the Super Shuttle at Base Backpackers reception and they will collect you.
Driving: When leaving Auckland get onto the Southern Motorway (SH1) heading towards Hamilton – then follow the signs! When you get to Tirau get onto the Geothermal Highway SH5. Follow the signs into the city centre, as you enter the CBD, Base Backpackers Rotorua will be the first hostel you see - on the corner of Arawa and Ranolf Streets, we are right opposite Kuirau Geothermal Park.
Backpacker Buses: Just Tell the Bus Driver that your staying at Base Backpackers Rotorua and they will drop you off at the door.
Recent commens as seen on Hostelworld.com
Jane from Australia stayed here on 11th February 2008. Group 25-30. "Staff ever helpful with bookings, etc. Great location (next to lava bar!) if you are looking to head out! clean and comfortable hostel."
A booker from Netherlands stayed here on 20th December 2007. Female 25-30. "Good place to stay! Eventhough the Lava bar is a bit noisy the friendly and helpfull staff surely make up for that. Comfortable beds and nice pools."
The Lava Bar
The Lava bar rocks! With a big screen TV, a huge sun deck, awesome staff and a thumping dance floor, The Lava Bar truly is Rotorua's most popular night spot! You'll meet "the locals" as well as merry travellers and students from all over the world at this friendly bar. You will play games in this bar that you will tell your grandkids about in 50 years!
Weekly events:
- Monday: Toga party, ridiculous bar games and bar tabs for prizes!
- Tuesday: Live acoustic music - your chance to singalong and dance.
- Wednesday: Retro party with live music followed by bar games and karaoke
- Thursday: Ladies night including free shakers for ladies and those in dresses - competitions and bar games.
- Friday: Costume theme parties - extreme prizes, live DJ and bar games
- Supa Saturday: Free sausage sizzle 6-8pm then dance the night away with the live DJ
- Sunday Pyjama Party: Party in your PJ's and play hilarious bar games for great prizes
The Lava Bar is open 7 days a week from 5.30pm to 3am and has a great meal deal menu.
Be a Lava not a fighter ...
Steal Deal 1
- 1 night at Base Rotorua
- 1 drink at Lava Bar
- 1 entry to the Polynesian Spa
That's a saving of $6 - click here to enquire about a booking
Steal Deal 2
- 1 night at Base Rotorua
- 1 drink at Lava Bar
- 1 entry to the Polynesian Spa
PLUS - Cultural Hangi & Concert with Tamaki
OR - Grade 5 Whitewater Rafting with Kaitiaki Adventures
Only: $122
That's a saving of $35 - click here to enquire about a booking
Steal Deal 3
- 2 nights at Base Rotorua
- 1 meal and drink at the Lava Bar
- 1 entry to the Polynesian Spa
PLUS - Gondola ride and 5 luge rides with Skyline Skyrides
AND - Grade 5 Whitewater Rafting with Kaitiaki Adventures
That's a saving of $21- click here to enquire about a booking
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