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The Backyard Inn

2.0 star property
Hostel in Rotorua with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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BBQ/picnic area
4 Bed Chalet Ensuite
Front of property
4 Bed Chalet Ensuite
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
60 Tarewa Road, Rotorua, 3010
  • Kuirau Park
    1 min walk
  • Rotorua Hospital
    14 min walk
  • Rotorua Night Market
    18 min walk
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Triple Chalet Ensuite (3 Single beds)

WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Chalet Ensuite (3 Single beds)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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4 Bed Chalet Ensuite

4 Bed Chalet Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Lodge Room

WiFi, bed sheets

Single Lodge Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Triple Chalet Ensuite (1 Double and 1 Single beds)

WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Chalet Ensuite (1 Double and 1 Single beds)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Chalet Ensuite

Double Chalet Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Rotorua

The Backyard Inn places you steps from Kuirau Park and within a 15-minute stroll of Rotorua Hospital. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Bar is the hostel's own bar. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and noon. .Near this Rotorua hostel, you'll find Skyline Rotorua.
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What's nearby

  • Kuirau Park - 1 min walk
  • Eat Street - 18 min walk
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 20 min walk
  • Polynesian Spa - 3 min drive
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Third Place Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Social Club - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Backyard Inn

Hostel in Rotorua with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Backyard Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rotorua hostel.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Backyard Inn offers 98 accommodations. This Rotorua hostel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 in-room wireless Internet: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Backyard Inn Rotorua
Backyard Inn
Backyard Rotorua
The Backyard Inn Rotorua
The Backyard Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Backyard Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Backyard Inn?

Yep, The Backyard Inn has a free self car park.

Does The Backyard Inn have a pool?

The Backyard Inn has an outdoor pool.

Does The Backyard Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Backyard Inn?

No, The Backyard Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Backyard Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Backyard Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Backyard Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Backyard Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 167 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff where nice but the actual place was quit dirty and lots of un friendly people that seem to actually live on site...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was just very average, provided coffee and tea however no milk or fridge, very small rooms Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Dimitri

Ideal for backpackers but not couples
For backpacker or group of friends this is the perfect accommodatio. BBut for couple it's a bit too root :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Everything was adequate and fairly clean. I suppose you get what you pay for and this place was very cheap.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Back yard Inn stay
n reference to the amount that was paid for the accommodation the rooms were ok, the budget rooms contain two beds and an table and chair, there is heating but no cooling. You can open the window but there is not much of a breeze and no fans in the room. The rooms get quite warm, the female communal showers had no locks on the door. the pillows were low quality and there were no extra pillows available in the room and no towels were provided in the room, and it does not mention on the website that for these room s you will be required to provide your own towel. I will think twice before booking this place again if I was travelling through Rotorua.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price point, this did the trick. Friendly people, great pool. Clean facilities! Thanks for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We feel like at home during our stay! It was lovely! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All fine :-)
no problems at all. A very simple room, but that’s all I needed. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good service. Close to public transport. Lovely room. Nice and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good heated swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was OK but overpriced for what it was. Restaurant offered good basic food an affordable prices
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, warm central accommodation with great hot pools. Enjoyed immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rates, clean linen, comfortable bed. Great coffee from the restaurant and although I didn't purchase any food I could see the prices were very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Stay in Rotorua
Had a nice, comfortable stay at The Backyard Inn. It was convenient to the attractions in Rotorua as long as you have a rental car. Also, the geothermal pool was a cool feature!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

What I paid and asked for considering the place was fully booked out was quite good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Syd, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the ensuite room and it was great! Very comfy bed and everything was clean. There’s a hot pool and a cafe/bar. In the room there’s not a microwave or small fridge, everything is in the big communal kitchen. Parking was a problem for us as all the spaces were taken.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019