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Ariki Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in New Plymouth with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Shared kitchen
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$91
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Explore the area

Map
25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, 4312
  • Pukekura Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Fitzroy Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Bowl of Brooklands
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

New Plymouth

Ariki Backpackers puts you in the heart of New Plymouth, within steps of Richmond Cottage and Centre City Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .The restaurant, The Good Home Bar, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this New Plymouth CBD hostel include Real Tart Gallery and Wind Wand.
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What's nearby

  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pukekura Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪India Today Bistro & Tandoor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laughing Buddha - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ms White - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hour Glass - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ozone Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ariki Backpackers

Hostel in New Plymouth with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have WiFi and wired Internet for a fee. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Ariki Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this New Plymouth hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ariki Backpackers offers 10 shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout curtains. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Good Home Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Ariki Backpackers
Ariki Backpackers Hostel
Ariki Backpackers Hostel New Plymouth
Ariki Backpackers New Plymouth
Ariki Backpackers New Plymouth
Ariki Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ariki Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation New Plymouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ariki Backpackers?

Ariki Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ariki Backpackers?

As of 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ariki Backpackers on 29 Mar 2025 start from NZ$91.00, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Ariki Backpackers?

Yep, Ariki Backpackers is a short 20-minute walk from Fitzroy Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and kayaking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ariki Backpackers?

No, Ariki Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ariki Backpackers?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Ariki Backpackers's onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ariki Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ariki Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ariki Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 150 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Except the mattresses. The mattresses were so bad that one of our group said they would have preferred kicking a policeman in the nuts and spend the night in the cells. Even the noise of the bar directly under the backpackers was bearable. The mattresses - not so much. Staff were friendly, and helpful. The kitchen was large enough for several parties to be cooking at once and you can’t beat the location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Erlyn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zhaoxuan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly with a very homely vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nik

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not a pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I didn’t like was parking. I had a car and there was no parking facilities near the backpackers. Outside of this it more more than adequate! The attendant was friendly & helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed there for 3 nights so far, 1 next week. Everyone has been great. Some of the mess is from the Backpackers being lazy and not doing their dishes and leaving pizza boxes for the staff to clean up. Very good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hamahona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm feeling to the building along with the staff. Very convenient to town Centre, bus services and the beach. I recommend the Ariki back Packer's to anyone looking for accommodation in the New Plymouth area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I meant to put 2 stars about property conditions. It is clean and beds you cannot fault. The building and some chattels could eg paint and carpets. Some Backpackers leave the kitchen messy too. Thry need
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little backpackers! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and tidy. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Very conveniently located for dining, shopping, broadwalk, bus terminal. Only issue is no parking which could be alleviated by putting a blurb about where you can park. One thing said there was parking and another said no parking??
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely refuge and great spot to visit central attractions and sea walks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed two nights in the family room. Excellent value with air conditioning, TV and own bathroom. All linen supplied. Excellent location right in the centre, next to mall, restaurants and costal walkway. Excellent staff service. I would have liked to rate cleanliness higher, but some guests did not always leave the kitchen clean or wash and dry their dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place. Great location for coastal walkway, right in town. Bars, restaurants all handy. Manager was so friendly and welcoming, also very efficient. Best hostel I've stayed in NZ.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and accommodation. The only thing I'd take issue with is the parking which you have to either pay for from 9am-5pm or not drive at all. Don't let this overshadow your stay though, as it's a lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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