Base Backpackers Rotorua
Find the rest of the world with us.
Where you‘re staying
Get ready to make new friends in our spacious dorm rooms.
4 Bed Dorm Ensuite
6 Bed Dorm Ensuite
6 Bed Dorm
8 Bed Dorm Ensuite
8 Bed Female Dorm Ensuite
8 Bed Dorm
10 Bed Dorm Ensuite
16 Bed Dorm
Best price & service when you book direct!
Includes:
- All linen & Pillows
- Geothermal Heating
- Security Swipe Card Access
Have some quiet time and a little luxury in our private rooms.
Best price & service when you book direct!
Includes:
- TV
- Tea & Coffee
- Serviced Daily
Activities
The Spot to be social
Loads of daytime activities and a pumping bar to help you make new mates.
Monday
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Daytime
8.30pm - Quiz Night. Fun games throughout the night with bar tabs to be won.
Nighttime
Tuesday
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Daytime
Cheap Date Night. Spend $5 and receive a free meal!
Nighttime
Wednesday
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Daytime
50c Chicken Wings! It's a clucking great deal! Heaps of games and awesome prizes.
Nighttime
Thursday
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Daytime
Challenge the opposite sex to a game of pool! For every loss of a game an item of clothing will be removed. Late night DJ's
Nighttime
Friday
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Daytime
50c chicken wings are on, get yours before they fly out the door. A clucking good deal between 6 and 8pm
Nighttime
Saturday
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Daytime
Party night at the one and only Lava Bar. Our DJ's will entertain you with your favourite tunes from 10pm.
Nighttime
Sunday
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Daytime
Karaoke Night
Nighttime
Facilities
Location
Things near by
1 min Walk
Kuirau Park - Mud Pools
7 min Drive
Skyline Gondola & Luge
26 min Drive
Wai-O-Tapu
FAQ's
Is Base Rotorua easy to find?
Yes - our Taupo hostel is situated at the top of the city centre, next to Rotoruas free geothermal park, Kuirau Park. We're only a 5 minute walk up from ISite on Arawa Street.
Do you have a car park?
We have 2 onsite carparks - Free Parking (subject to availability) for paying guests (get a slip from reception)
Campervan parking/sleeping - Non powered site $20 pp, $20 key bond with full access to the facilities at Base hostel Taupo
Can I book local tours with you?
Yes you can, the helpful and friendly staff at Base Rotorua Backpackers will let you know all the best things to do in Rotorua during your stay!
Do you have free wifi?
Yes, there's free wifi 24 hours a day in communal areas including in the kitchen & TV lounge on the first floor.
Does Rotorua really smell of egg?
Yes it does, but you'll be surprised how quickly you get used to the smell. The eggy smell is just because of all the spectacular geothermal activity in the area.
In fact Base Rotorua Backpackers is located next to Kuirau park which is free to visit if you don't have lots of money to visit other geothermal attractions in Rotorua.